Car Clinic: Learn How to Care for Your Car

To Be Scheduled at a later time

The House of Joy

7200 S. Western

Oklahoma City, OK

A hands-on class for beginners, this fun experience will help you learn to care for your car. The class begins with car expert Pastor Joel talking about

How to buy a car that is not lemon acting

What does "this" noise mean and do I disregard it, panic, or sell my car quickly?

Look ma, I'm driving on ice, snow, and sleet

How to get out of Trouble when your car does this ...

Help! I have an emergency or What a man/woman should carry in the car emergency kit

Just how many pounds do I put in my tires and when should I check them

How do I know how often to check things on my car and not be taken by unreliable automobile repair shops

At a lunch provided by the House of Joy Church, a question and answer period allows attendees to ask about personal car problems.

Following lunch, Pastor Joel will take the class outside. Each attendee will receive personalized experience in checking their car's the oil, fluids, belts, hoses, and tire pressure. Experience (optional) getting out the car's jack and stabilizers plus removing a tire and putting it back on will give attendees confidence if they experience a flat.

Handouts include a Checklist of items to check and how often to check them and colored tape to identify the different fluid holders.

Examples of Handouts:

AutoWeb	Can you smell rotten eggs when you start your car? Is your engine pinging when driving up hills? Many times you'll notice a change in the way your car performs, but you can't identify the problem. The Troubleshooting Guide will help you pinpoint the symptoms your car is exhibiting and will suggest possible causes.
Chicago Sun-Times Auto	Get your car ready for Summer.
AutoShop On-line	Have you ever wished you could... Ask someone other than your mechanic about what's wrong with your car? Anticipate what major repairs may be in your car's future? Get independent advice if your car isn't repaired correctly the first time? Get assistance from factory-trained technicians and do the repairs yourself?
Her Auto	Keep your motor purring and your gears shifting smoothly. Steer clear of mechanics and garages that take you for a ride. With our Garage Locator you can find out how other women have rated garages near you--and submit your own rants and raves.
Moterist	A quick and easy guide to preventive maintenance for the self-serve customer . . . (and anyone else who drives) with parts of the car graphics and explanations; a preventative maintenance checklist.