Copy of Beginner Car Maintenance Workshop in Toronto

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.

✅ 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

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.

Joe De La Pena – 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.

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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

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

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

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

Host or Publisher DPNCHC with support from Davenport Collective