Auto Repair

My car has needs: Maintaining a functional relationship with your vehicle. Designed for new or so-to-be drivers, this elective course offers hands-on experience in basic automobile maintenance. Within the realm of stewardship, and with a focus on safety, the students will become proficient at first-line car inspection and the performance of recommended preventative maintenance. Topics will include... "There's an owners manual? Why won't it start? What's that strange noise? Check WHAT fluids? Can I fix that? What is in my emergency kit?" Emphasis will be placed on accessing repair and assistance resources when needed. Weather permitting, the classroom will be the parking area with attention applied to the individual students cars. No additional course costs are anticipated. The semester-end goal is for each student to embrace the personal responsibility of car ownership and demonstrate common car maintenance skills such as changing a tire, replacing bulbs and checking fluid levels.