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.
Sold out, or can't make any available dates? Please add your name to the waitlist!
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 you safe during roadside emergencies 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 15+ years of 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!
*Participants under age 16 may join if accompanied by a parent or guardian
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
Event venue & nearby stays
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood & Community Health Centre (DPNCHC), 1900 Davenport Road, Toronto, Canada
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