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Start reading the Wikipedia. Tons of good info there. Just search in it. Cars are pretty basic, they all works the "same". The systems or they way are build, that is where the differences are. All have Pistons (except for Mazda Wankel Engines), they use some kind of fuel, Diesel or Gasoline. The systems are managed by a computer.
Is hard to teach automotives here. Some people becomes experts on some cars manufacturers since they can get complicated on their systems and takes a while to learn how they were build. It just the details that kills most all of us.
Tools are other issue. A lot of cars now days requires special tools. They are expensive to buy, but if you are not a mechanic that uses the tool often, is worthless to buy it for one use only. It cost less to let a mechanic to do it for you.
You have to balance, what kinds of repairs you want to do and how often you will do it. Most cars now days, they are close to Zero maintenance. All is required is check fluids and service them. Another system is modular, nobody works on transmissions. They are replaced as a whole. Is easier to fix it that way, "cost" less since you do not have to have a specialized tranny shop with tools, is a quicker turn around time and is pretty much a flat charge since you are buying a new one with out the surprises and pay extra for labor on fixing the old one and longer waits due to parts shipments. Same goes with engines.
Hope this helps.
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