Auto Confidence for Beginners Series

Stop guessing, start knowing. This hands-on series is designed to give you practical, real-world car care skills you can actually use, from under-the-hood basics to emergency roadside situations. Each class builds on the next, making the full series the best way to develop true confidence behind the wheel and beyond.

What You’ll Learn

1. Understand the key systems and components of your vehicle
2. Perform basic maintenance tasks like fluid checks, filter replacements, and oil changes
3. Handle common roadside situations safely and confidently Recognize early signs of common vehicle issues
4. Communicate effectively with mechanics and make informed repair decisions

Class Series Bundle Includes

• Under the Hood Tour & Fluid Basics Filters
• Wipers, Batteries & Bulbs
• Emergency Roadside Skills
• Guided Oil Change
• Mechanic Translator: Brakes & Beyond

Who: This series is perfect for beginners with little to no experience who want to feel more confident, capable, and informed when it comes to car ownership and maintenance.

Class Format Hands-on, guided instruction with real vehicles, tools, and scenarios. You’ll build practical skills in a supportive, no-pressure environment.

Instructor: This series is taught in partnership with Rowley Wrench, led by Allison Rowley, a Vermont-based mechanic and educator focused on making car care accessible and empowering for all learners.

Cost $275 for the full 5-class series (save $50)

Individual classes are available for $65 each.

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Closed-toe shoes

Spots are limited. Register early to secure your place.

Stop guessing, start knowing. From under-the-hood basics to emergency roadside situations, the Garage Girls Auto Confidence Series is designed to give you practical, real-world car care skills you can actually use.

• Under the Hood Tour & Fluid Basics Learn what’s under your hood, what everything does, and how to safely check and top off essential fluids. Walk away knowing what you can handle yourself—and what to leave to a mechanic.
• Filters, Wipers, Batteries & Bulbs Get hands-on practice replacing common, low-cost items that can save you time and money. Build confidence with simple fixes you can do on your own.
• Emergency Roadside Skills Be prepared when it matters most. Learn how to safely change a flat tire, use a spare, and handle common roadside situations with confidence.
• Guided Oil Change Follow a step-by-step oil change with expert guidance. Understand the process, tools, and safety tips so you can decide if it’s something you want to do yourself.
• Mechanic Translator: Brakes & Beyond Learn how to assess basic issues, understand common repairs, and communicate clearly with mechanics. Gain strategies to ask the right questions and avoid unnecessary costs.

Best Value: Full Series Bundle – $275. Save $50!

Build real confidence. Learn skills you’ll use for years.

About the Instructor

This series is taught in partnership with Rowley Wrench, founded by Allison Rowley, a self-taught mechanic and educator dedicated to making car care accessible, inclusive, and empowering. With experience working in repair shops and leading community workshops across Vermont, Allie focuses on breaking down complex concepts into clear, practical skills—helping participants build confidence, ask informed questions, and take control of their own vehicle maintenance.