Last updated: October 2026.
These Terms of Use govern your use of firstcarcare.com (“FirstCarCare”, “we”, “our”). By accessing or using this site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Educational content — not professional advice
Everything published on FirstCarCare is general educational information for beginners. It is not professional mechanical, engineering, legal, or financial advice. We are not certified mechanics, and nothing on this site creates a mechanic–client relationship. Before working on your vehicle — especially brakes, steering, tires, airbags, or electrical systems — consult a qualified professional. You follow our guides at your own risk. Please also read our full Disclaimer.
Who we are
FirstCarCare is an independent educational website publishing beginner-friendly car-care guides. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any car manufacturer, dealership, or parts brand unless we say so explicitly.
Intellectual property
All articles, images, icons, and design elements on FirstCarCare are our original work (or properly licensed) and are protected by copyright. You may:
- Read, share links to, and quote short excerpts of our content with clear credit and a link back to the original page.
You may not:
- Republish full articles on other websites, in books, or in newsletters without our written permission.
- Copy our images, logo, or design for commercial use.
- Scrape the site with automated tools in a way that harms its performance.
If you would like to republish or translate our content, contact us — we are usually happy to say yes with proper credit.
Acceptable use
When using this site — for example, our contact form or newsletter — you agree not to:
- Submit spam, abusive, defamatory, or unlawful content.
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the site or its servers.
- Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
- Use the site for any commercial solicitation without permission.
We may block access for anyone who violates these rules.
External links
Our guides link to external websites (manufacturers, retailers, reference sources) for your convenience. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. A link is not an endorsement.
Advertising
FirstCarCare is supported by advertising, including Google AdSense, and may include affiliate links. Advertising never influences our editorial content: we write what beginners actually need to know, and we clearly mark sponsored content if we ever publish any. See our Privacy Policy for how advertising cookies work and how to opt out.
Limitation of liability
The site and its content are provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, FirstCarCare and its authors are not liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or injury arising from your use of — or reliance on — this site or its content, including damage to your vehicle. Your use of the site is entirely at your own risk.
Your feedback and submissions
When you send us feedback, corrections, topic ideas, or questions through the contact form, you give us permission to use that feedback to improve the site — for example, to fix an error in a guide or to publish a new guide on a requested topic. We will never publish your name, email address, or personal details without your explicit permission.
Service availability
We work hard to keep FirstCarCare available at all times, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The site may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, or because of technical problems beyond our control. We are not liable for any inconvenience caused by downtime.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the new terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms? Reach us through our contact page.