Ladies Auto School
Automotive repairs and maintenance shouldn't be a source of frustration and negative emotions, but they are - especially for women! And the worst part is that more often than not, women feel that they are at the mercy of the mechanic. Seventy percent of woman who responded to a recent survey indicated that they had been ripped off -- or think they had – when it came to automobile repairs.
Women are becoming more and more responsible for the care of the family
automobile. And yet, eight-nine percent of women told the Car Care Council, an aftermarket trade group, that they feel they're treated differently by mechanics because of their gender.
This is why Bjorn Holm, owner of Master Mechanic Erin Mills, launched an Auto School for Woman – Girls Can’t What? over two years ago.
The goal of the Auto School workshop is three-fold: to empower women to be confident behind the wheel; to educate women about the importance of regular maintenance; and, to promote road safety. In other words, we want to show our female customers that your car questions are valid and that servicing your vehicle or taking it in for car repairs can be a positive experience.
During the two hour workshop we will not attempt to fix your car or turn you into a mechanic. Register for the upcoming workshop however, and we will help you learn more about your car and how to make sure it is running efficiently. We will give an opportunity for you to ask your auto repair questions and learn car maintenance tips. We will cover the basics of car knowledge so that when you have completed the workshop you will leave feeling more confident and road ready.
Our workshop includes:
1. Vehicle overview
a. Overview of tires and how to check your tire pressure
b. Oil and why it is important to your engine
c. Overview of your braking system, major components and how they work
d. Overview of lights on dash what are the common ones and what do they mean?
e. Road safety and how to prepare for it. What to do if your car breaks down?
2. Basic maintenance
a. Fluids and filters – what are they and when should they are replaced?
b. Brake systems – different systems and what is the difference from brake service to a brake flush
c. Suspension and steering systems – what maintenance is required and how do you know when it is time to replace components of these systems?
d. Exhaust system – major components and how do you know when they need replacing?
e. An opportunity to have your auto repairs questions answered by an expert in the field and to gain car maintenance tips.
3. How to keep you car safe
a. See and be seen, importance of wipers and light systems
b. Check you tires, know what tire pressures your car takes, and when its time to replace your tires, what are the differences between winter and summer tires
c. Brakes – how to determine if they are safe and what does service vs. replacement mean?
d. Suspension and road handling why it is important to replace your car’s shocks and springs after 80,000 km
4. Keeping your car running economical – save gas and save money!
a. Air filter and the tune up
b. The importance of tires
c. Importance of having your engine light diagnosed
d. Fuel Injection service and throttle body service, what are they and how can they help save money
e. Oil Change – how can it save you money?
f. Choice of fuel
Workshop sizes are kept small (8-12 women) to ensure that you have a positive experience.
It's easy to register for a workshop. Just complete the Registration Form and you're in! You will receive a confirmation email with all the details.
An opportunity to ask a mechanic all your auto repair questions about car services, engine repairs, etc. Come for an evening of car maintenance tips, and lots of fun and laughter at our Auto
School for Ladies. Register to attend the upcoming Ladies Auto School workshop and empower yourself by taking an active role in learning more about basic vehicle maintenance to avoid costly repairs down the road .