# Video Games Teach Car Repair Basics

> Video games help learn car mechanics without oil spills.
- Title: Video Games Teach Car Repair Basics · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: Video games help learn car mechanics without oil spills. Video games like 'Wrench' teach car assembly but not diagnosis, requiring real-world help for…
- Keywords: wrench, car repair, video games, mazda miata, talkswithnoise, engine removal, car mechanics, cars, culture, Video, Games, Teach
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2289377/wrench-video-game-teach-how-cars-are-put-together
- Author: Lalita Chemello
- Published: 2026-10-18T18:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wrench, car repair, video games, mazda miata, talkswithnoise, engine removal, car mechanics, cars, culture
## Video Games Teach Car Repair Basics
Video games help learn car mechanics without oil spills.
## Former Jalop Andrew Collins created 'Wrench'
Former Jalop Andrew Collins created 'Wrench' in 2020 as a grease-less automotive simulator for VR.
## 2021 'Car Mechanic Simulator' released
A similar game called 'Car Mechanic Simulator' was released in 2021.
## TalksWithNoise tests 'Wrench' on Miata
YouTuber TalksWithNoise used 'Wrench' to fix his 1989 Mazda Miata engine.
## Engine removal in game and real life
TalksWithNoise removed his Miata engine in both the game and real life without damage.
## Game doesn't teach car diagnosis
Video games can't teach how to diagnose car problems, requiring internet searches or friends for help.
## Key takeaway

Video games like 'Wrench' teach car assembly but not diagnosis, requiring real-world help for repairs.