WORKSHOPS
If you don't find the workshop you had in mind, or you have a specific request, please contact us so we can make it happen for your group! ALL services are mobile, and we are willing to travel outside of San Diego, CA, but you must contact before booking
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3 HOUR GROUP WORKSHOP
This 3 hour hands-on workshop is taught by a female automotive professional and is great for any 14+ year old group that wants to save money and have better conversations with honest mechanics. Our participants will be using all of the learning capacities (visual, audio, kinesthetic) to learn about the basics of owning and maintaining these giant machines we climb into every day.
All vehicles used in class (up to 4) receive a free inspection.
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Basic automotive safety​
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Basic automotive maintenance​
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How to navigate a mechanic (how to confirm or deny if repairs need to be made)​
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Emergency situations including replacing a flat tire, and jump starting a car
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All participants will receive a pair of gloves, a tire pressure gauge, notes from their session, and a lifetime of valuable information.
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This workshop is a great fit for high school after school programs.
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This workshop satisfies the requirements for the Girl Scout Automotive Car Car Badge for Cadette, Senior, Ambassador.
2 HOUR STEAM WORKSHOP
​This workshop builds critical thinking while solving automotive problems for an actual customer. Once the automotive design is in place, we turn 2-D into 3-D and build our models out of clay.
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Class sizes can be flexible, please reach out to book a group larger than 20 participants.
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This workshop satisfies the Girl Scout Automotive Design Badge requirements for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior.
This 2 hour hands-on workshop is taught by a female automotive professional. Our 5-13 year old participants step into the shoes of an automotive designer. Using and learning team skills & communication, they rely on their groups for ideas, and sharing limited resources. They will be able to handle real car parts, and if the parking lot permits, be hands-on a real vehicle.
1 HOUR FAMILY WORKSHOP
​Bond with your loved ones and learn valuable automotive skills together in our Family Workshop. This hands-on workshop is taught by an automotive professional and can be performed at your home, or in a public parking lot. You will receive a free inspection on the vehicle used in class.
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Topics covered include:​​
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Basic automotive safety
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Basic automotive maintenance
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How to navigate a mechanic (how to confirm or deny if repairs need to be made)
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Emergency situations
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All participants will receive a pair of gloves, a tire pressure gauge, notes from their session, and a lifetime of valuable information.
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR WORKSHOP
Once the beginner 3 hour workshop is completed, you can participate in an advanced workshop. These workshops are focused on learning the basics of automotive repair on your own vehicle. All tools supplied, labor is included, so the client only pays for parts.
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Oil change
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Serpentine belt replacement
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Brake pad replacement
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Brake fluid flush
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Coolant drain and refill
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Replacing leaking gaskets
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Repairing oil leaks
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Window regulator replacement
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Small electrical repairs
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Headlight housing replacement
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ANYTHING that can be completed in 3 hours​
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If you are interested in this, we will supply the tools and the knowledge, you supply the vehicle. Some projects are outside the scope of what is taught. Please use the contact form to reach out with your individual project.​
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This service is also available on a concierge 1:1 basis, please use the contact form to reach out if you are interested in this service.
CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS
An automotive expert will bring automotive right to your classroom!
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30mins-1hour
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up to 40 participants
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Possible Topics Include:
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Personal branding & how it relates to social media
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Making good financial choices when it comes to buying and maintaining a vehicle
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Available jobs in the industry & How to land them
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If you're interested in bringing Girlie Garage to your classroom, please reach out using the contact form below.