Pixar Cars Wiki:Getting started

Thank you for stopping by the Pixar Cars Wiki! The cutest little site in Carburetor County... Want to learn more about where you've turned up, and how to join the fun? Read on!

Where am I?

Where are you? Shoot... you've motored your way to the Pixar Cars Wiki, the world's largest online knowledge base about Disney and Pixar's popular Cars franchise. From the fast and simple Piston Cup racers all the way to the deepest, most bizarrely expansive depths of fictional, mechanical lore, we cover all the exciting facets of the world of Cars. And best of all, it's run by people just like you! As a wiki, we are a community of hard-working, passionate Cars fans who enjoy documenting the colorful Pixar world and every window into it, while sharing a communal space with one another. We strive our best to provide the most authentic information and welcoming environment possible, and have some policies in place to ensure the roads are safe as can be.

How do I help?

If you're interested in the art of editing, the first thing you'll need is your very own account. ...That's it! Once your account is set up, you're ready to make your first edit wherever, whenever you please! Just one problem, though... where on earth do I start?! The Pixar Cars Wiki is vast in size and scope, and driving the first mile seems overwhelming. The truth is, there is no perfect on-ramp, so start wherever you feel like - search up any topic, whether it's everyone's favorite hotshot champion Lightning McQueen, or the segregational laws that plagued 19th century American automobiles. Needless to say, a lot can be found here. That's precisely why we stress that even the smallest of edits are helpful! Even something as seemingly minor as fixing a typo or grammar mistake is appreciated. A difference is a difference, no matter the mileage!

Let's do this!

Once you've found a topic to add to or change (and reeled your jaw in if this was 'Automobile history'), it's time to make your first edit! But wait... putting your foot on the pedal and onto the busy road is scary! And besides, what exactly is this editing thing, anyway? Fear not, for there's nothing at all to be concerned about! Here at the Pixar Cars Wiki, we know that making mistakes is a necessary part of any process - as a wise, less-than-vehicular canine once said, "Sucking at something, is the first step to being sorta good at something." Rest assured: For as long as you're willing to learn and explore, you're guaranteed to steer perfectly clear from the wrong side of the road.

Okay, but... what if I break something? Cause an accident? Well, if you're still worried, why not try your first edit in the sandbox? This is a special 'parking-lot' of sorts where you can practice editing as much as you like, without any fear of spinning out!

Take your first lap and give it a shot!

1. Click the edit button at the top right of the page
2. Type out a message... whatever comes to mind!
3. Complete your edit by clicking Save changes. You can even preview the final page using the Show preview before publishing it!

See? Not so bad! No parking boots to be found. You'll be lighting up the Piston Cup speedway in no time!

Now what?

Well, that's up to you! Whether you're a "precisional instrument of speed and aromatics", or prefer to cruise low and slow, the road is yours to steer wherever and however you please! Still, life is a highway, and here's a few signs to help you find your way....

Explore... Search a topic and read about the Cars universe! Stuck in the mud? Visit a random page!	Hone your editing skills... Experiment in the sandbox! Study up on editing! Create and cultivate your own userpage!
Find the community... Visit our official Twitter page! Visit the discussions section! Head to Proposals to share and vote on new ideas!	Check the manual... Find out more about the Pixar Cars Wiki Familiarize yourself with our rules and guidelines Browse more of our Help pages and tutorials!