Beginner Car Maintenance Workshop in Toronto

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

Davenport Perth Neighbourhood & Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) | Toronto

DPNCHC with support from Davenport Collective
Publisher/HostDPNCHC with support from Davenport Collective
Beginner Car Maintenance Workshop in Toronto
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Learn how to change a tire, check fluids and other essential skills in this beginner-friendly workshop!
About this Event

This 3-hour, hands-on workshop gives you the skills and confidence to take care of your car. No experience? No problem. This is for total beginners (ages 16+), and you’ll be learning in a judgment-free, supportive space.


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What you'll learn:

Pop the hood, check fluids, replace filters, and jumpstart an engine

Change a tire, check tread depth and air pressure, inflate a tire and examine your brakes

Know-how to keep your car running smoothly and avoid costly repairs

A plan—you’ll work with a mechanic to create a simple maintenance routine that works for your vehicle




Why This Matters

Emergencies happen—flat tires, low oil, a dead battery. Working with a mechanic can also be intimidating to new car owners. But with the right skills, these moments don’t have to derail your plans. In just three hours, you’ll gain the confidence to handle the basics and keep your car running smoothly.




Meet Your Instructor 👨‍🔧

Our instructor is a licensed mechanic with 20+ years of dealership experience. He has taught auto mechanics to hundreds of students at all levels. He makes learning fun, practical, and stress-free.




Big Thanks to our Community Sponsor: My Neighbourhood Mechanic: myneighbourhoodmechanic.com



Spots are limited—grab yours before they’re gone!








Agenda
Under the hood

Info: We'll take you on a tour under the hood of your car. Learn how to perform a safety check. Learn which fluids and filters you can inspect and replace yourself


Changing a tire

Info: Learn essential skills for roadside safety, plus how to change snow tires yourself! We'll cover: locating your spare tire and emergency equipment, safely lifting your vehicle, removing and replacing a tire, tire wear to watch for, checking tread depth and tire pressure


Brake check

Info: We'll teach you how to tell when your brakes need repair, plus mechanic up-selling to watch out for


Maintenance schedule and must-haves in your car

Info: Gain the confidence to work with a mechanic and manage your car's maintenance schedule. We'll also show you some important safety items to purchase for your vehicle


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Davenport Perth Neighbourhood & Community Health Centre (DPNCHC), 1900 Davenport Road, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

CAD 128.07

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