Auto Maintenance 101

A Hands-On Guide to Making Car Ownership Suck Less

Let’s demystify the dashboard lights, ditch the dealership upsells, and help you feel genuinely confident behind the wheel (and under the hood).

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, June 14th
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location: Green Drop Vancouver - 3800 Main St. Vancouver, WA 98663
  • Who its for: Learners of all ages and skill levels. Max cap 20 people.
  • Cost: 
  • Single Person: $40  $20
  • Parent + Child: $40  $20
  • Green Drop Members: FREE

About The Event

Car ownership doesn’t have to be confusing, intimidating, or expensive. Join Green Drop Garage this Father’s Day weekend for a hands-on, no-BS class built for everyday drivers who want to feel more confident about their cars—and maybe even enjoy taking care of them.

This isn’t just for dads. It’s for anyone who’s ever thought,

“I should probably know how to do that.”

We’ll walk through what matters, what doesn’t, and how to stay on top of car care without getting upsold or overwhelmed. Two bite-sized modules. Come to one or both. No pressure. No grease stains required.

Member Registration

Must have active Green Drop Membership

Non-Member Registration

  • Who It’s For

    If you’ve ever asked:


    “Is this sound...normal?”

    “Do I really need a 60k mile service?”

    “Why does this light keep coming on?”

    “Am I being upsold?”

    Then you’re in the right place. This class is made for:


    Progressive moms and adulting millennials who want to feel confident owning and maintaining their vehicles

    Anyone tired of pretending they know what a serpentine belt is

    Curious drivers who want to stop Googling “what does a blinking check engine light mean”

  • What You’ll Learn

    👇 Module A: How Your Car Works (And What You Can Do About It)

    Duration: 2 hours


    The “get to know your car” crash course—designed to help you spot issues early, talk to a mechanic like a human, and avoid being taken for a ride.

    Highlights:


     🔧 Under-the-hood basics (engine, fluids, belts, etc.)


     💡 Dashboard lights, decoded


     👂 “What’s that noise?” Q&A


     📊 Tire pressure, oil checks, battery tips


     💪 Wiper blades, headlights, DIY wins


     🧠 How to talk to a shop without sounding like a gearhead


     🚫 What not to get upsold on



    👇 Module B: How to Keep Your Car Happy (And Save Money Doing It)

    Duration: 2 hours


    Maintenance is cheaper than repair. We'll show you how to be proactive, build a basic service plan, and stretch the life of your ride.

    Highlights:


     🧠 Why cars break (and how they don’t have to)


     📅 What to actually do at 30k, 60k, 90k miles


     🧰 How to plan maintenance around your life


     💸 Budget tips + real-world examples


     💚 How membership makes costs predictable


     👟 Hands-on practice: oil, tire, air filter checks


     🛠 “Ask a Mechanic Anything” bonus session

  • What You’ll Get

    ✔️ A free “Glovebox Checklist” for staying on top of maintenance


    ✔️ $25 credit toward your next Green Drop visit


    ✔️ Confidence, not confusion


    ✔️ Snacks, coffee, and a solid sense of accomplishment

  • Why Green Drop?

    Because we make car care suck less. We’re not here to upsell you. We’re here to make sure you feel supported, informed, and never condescended to. We’re your car-savvy neighbor with good advice and a torque wrench.


    This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s community-powered education with a little elbow grease and a lot of heart.