Classes for Vehicle Care and Maintenance
Learn how to take care of your car or truck to ensure it is safe and reliable
Class Schedule and Pricing
We offer our 3 hour Basic Maintenance Class Several Times Per Month
Basic Maintenance Class Price is $100 Per Person
Click the Schedule Now button to see the upcoming Class Schedule.
What Will I Learn?
This 3 hour Basic Maintenance class covers the topics below and includes Demonstrations and Hands-On practice in many of these areas.
Also included is a Take Home Reference Guide and a Free Tire Pressure and Tread Depth gauge to use at home.
How to monitor and maintain your vehicles tires
- What tools you will need to remove/install a tire safely
- How to properly remove/install lug nuts
- How to properly use a car jack and where on a car are the jacking points
- How to check for tire tread depth, evenness of tread wear.
- How to recognize when to replace a tire and when you should rotate your tires
- How to check for proper tire PSI and where on the vehicle to locate the factory recommended PSI
Fluid/Air Filter Checks
Engine Oil
- How to check your oil level
- How to determine what oil your vehicle takes and what quantity/viscosity of oil your manufacturer recommends
- Where to locate your oil drain plug and the proper way to drain and fill your engine oil
- How to properly contain used engine oil and how to properly recycle it
Coolant
- What is engine coolant
- How to check the coolant level
- Where to locate your coolant reservoir and how to add coolant when necessary
- How to test your coolant to ensure it meets minimum freezing recommendations
Brake Fluid
- What is brake fluid
- How to check the brake fluid level
- What does brake fluid do and how does if affect your brakes
- How to add brake fluid if necessary
Power Steering Fluid
- What is power steering fluid
- How to check the power steering fluid level
- What does power steering fluid do and how does it affect your steering
- How to add power steering fluid if necessary
Transmission Fluid
- What is transmission fluid
- How to check your transmission fluid
- What does transmission fluid do
- How to add transmission fluid if necessary
How to check your air filter
- What does your air filter do
- Where is your air filter
- How to open and check your air filter box
- How to know when you need a new air filter
How to Maintain a car battery
- What does your car battery do
- Where your battery is located
- How to recognize the positive/negative battery terminals
- How to monitor for battery corrosion
- How to remove battery corrosion
- How to mitigate battery corrosion
- How to properly jump start a dead battery
- How to remove/install a car battery
Brake System
- What do your brakes do?
- What kind of brake systems are there
- Where are your brakes located
- How to check your brake pads
- When to change your brakes
Vehicle Belts
- What do your belts do?
- Where are your belts located
- How to check your belts
- When to change your belts
Wiper Blades
- What do your wiper blades do?
- Where are they located
- How to check your wiper blades
- When to change your wiper blades
What type of warning indicators/gauges are on the dash
- Why do warning indicator lights come on?
- What types of indicator lights are there?
- What do you need to do if you see an indicator light?
- How to fix some indicator lights without seeing a mechanic
How to check for burned out headlights, marker lights, brake lights
- What happens if a light burns out
- How to recognize when a light needs replaced
Why you should keep your car clean
- How to properly clean the inside and outside of a car
- Why is it important to protect your vehicles paint?
About Us
Hi, I’m the owner of New Hope Auto LLC and the founder of this new venture dedicated to helping new drivers and vehicle owners understand the essentials of car maintenance.
With over 35 years of hands-on experience maintaining and servicing my own vehicles, I’ve worked on most makes, models, and years—gaining practical, real-world knowledge that I now enjoy sharing with others.
Before launching this business, I proudly served over 30 years in law enforcement, retiring as a Major with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. I spent 10 years in the automotive industry, as the owner of a used car dealership further deepening my understanding of vehicle systems, diagnostics, and customer service.
As a husband and father of two, I know how important it is to feel confident and safe behind the wheel—and that starts with understanding the machine you’re driving.
My goal is to empower new drivers with the skills and knowledge they need to take care of their vehicles, avoid costly repairs, and drive with confidence.
