Join Raleigh Parks for a series of Car Care workshops designed to teach basic vehicle maintenance and essential car care skills.
All Classes
Ages: 16 and up
Cost: $25 Residents / $40 Non-residents
Register on RecLink
Car Care 101
Location: Jaycee Community Center
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 1
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Whether you are a brand-new driver or you just want to feel more prepared, this class will give you the practical skills and roadside confidence needed to give you greater peace of mind and tools to take better care of your car.
Tires 101
Location: Jaycee Community Center
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 15
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
You will go from feeling deflated to elated when we explore the gripping world of tread, plugging, changing, tire types, tires pressures, and how to access more information about your tires specifically. So, slow your roll and stop on by!
Brake It Easy
Location: Jaycee Community Center
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Instead of “braking” your spirits and the bank, stop by today to learn about “braking” your car instead. In this class we will go over tips to help guide conversations with mechanics, as well as tips to replace and maintain your brakes.
Under The Hood
Location: Jaycee Community Center
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Pop your hood and let's learn about the “secret juices” that keeps your car rolling. In this class we will learn about what and where certain fluids are located, why does my dashboard light up like a Christmas tree, and how to keep up with those “secret juices.”
Batteries
Location: Jaycee Community Center
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Get ready to “spark” your curiosity and take “charge” of your car battery. In this class we will learn about the different types of batteries, how to find one for you, new vs old, and where it is located. We will also go over the electrical systems of the car and how they all work together. Warning: this class may cause surges of high confidence and excitement!