Car maintenance evening classes
Discussion
If I wanted to run an evening school for basic/intermediate car maintenance, does anybody know a mechanic who might be interested in doing the tutoring and necessary admin re taking bookings etc? I have the means to advertise it and a suitable garage on the North Circular that can host ten or so people for a couple of hours on a weekday evening.
I think £10-20 per head for students per week, would have to work out the split between garage and mechanic. If anybody is interested to run the course, please PM me.
NOTE: COURSE FOUND WITH HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM COUNCIL, SEE LATER POST OR CLICK LINK http://www.hfals.co.uk/bicycle-motorbike-car-maint...
I think £10-20 per head for students per week, would have to work out the split between garage and mechanic. If anybody is interested to run the course, please PM me.
NOTE: COURSE FOUND WITH HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM COUNCIL, SEE LATER POST OR CLICK LINK http://www.hfals.co.uk/bicycle-motorbike-car-maint...
Edited by nsa on Monday 23 May 13:58
Edited by nsa on Tuesday 6th December 10:51
OK, I have a guy who has the necessary experience and who I think has the right personality to lead the class. I am lining up a venue in Park Royal on the North Circular for groups of six people at a time.
I am thinking that the course should initially cover:
Oil, coolant, brake fluid changes
Maintaining the battery, brake system
Changing brake pads and discs
Changing wheel bearings
Basic fault diagnosis (charging system, car won't start, "what's that noise?" etc)
Preparing for an MOT
What else would you like to see in say a six week course of two hours per week? Basic knowledge for now, the advanced stuff can follow. I would like the course to focus on the essential steps so that you don't make an error when working on your car that might compound any problems you are trying to rectify, and to provide you with the basic knowledge you need to diagnose any problems to be able to talk sensibly to a garage about them. Nothing more complicated than might be found in a Haynes manual, but taught in person in a friendly group.
I am thinking that the course should initially cover:
Oil, coolant, brake fluid changes
Maintaining the battery, brake system
Changing brake pads and discs
Changing wheel bearings
Basic fault diagnosis (charging system, car won't start, "what's that noise?" etc)
Preparing for an MOT
What else would you like to see in say a six week course of two hours per week? Basic knowledge for now, the advanced stuff can follow. I would like the course to focus on the essential steps so that you don't make an error when working on your car that might compound any problems you are trying to rectify, and to provide you with the basic knowledge you need to diagnose any problems to be able to talk sensibly to a garage about them. Nothing more complicated than might be found in a Haynes manual, but taught in person in a friendly group.
nsa said:
OK, I have a guy who has the necessary experience and who I think has the right personality to lead the class. I am lining up a venue in Park Royal on the North Circular for groups of six people at a time.
I am thinking that the course should initially cover:
Oil, coolant, brake fluid changes
Maintaining the battery, brake system
Changing brake pads and discs
Changing wheel bearings
Basic fault diagnosis (charging system, car won't start, "what's that noise?" etc)
Preparing for an MOT
What else would you like to see in say a six week course of two hours per week? Basic knowledge for now, the advanced stuff can follow. I would like the course to focus on the essential steps so that you don't make an error when working on your car that might compound any problems you are trying to rectify, and to provide you with the basic knowledge you need to diagnose any problems to be able to talk sensibly to a garage about them. Nothing more complicated than might be found in a Haynes manual, but taught in person in a friendly group.
Sounds like a good idea to meI am thinking that the course should initially cover:
Oil, coolant, brake fluid changes
Maintaining the battery, brake system
Changing brake pads and discs
Changing wheel bearings
Basic fault diagnosis (charging system, car won't start, "what's that noise?" etc)
Preparing for an MOT
What else would you like to see in say a six week course of two hours per week? Basic knowledge for now, the advanced stuff can follow. I would like the course to focus on the essential steps so that you don't make an error when working on your car that might compound any problems you are trying to rectify, and to provide you with the basic knowledge you need to diagnose any problems to be able to talk sensibly to a garage about them. Nothing more complicated than might be found in a Haynes manual, but taught in person in a friendly group.
What, no stripping a dogleg gearbox from scratch??
sounds fine. I think learning how to fully service your car at home would be a great start and if it proves popular then move onto more advanced bits like head gaskits, etc.
I do look in here from time to time but if you could PM me when it's up and running I would be grateful.
sounds fine. I think learning how to fully service your car at home would be a great start and if it proves popular then move onto more advanced bits like head gaskits, etc.
I do look in here from time to time but if you could PM me when it's up and running I would be grateful.
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