Knowing when saying no to a service is not going to cause damage to your car and knowing when something should be taken care of.
Upcoming Classes
September 25th
Before Your First Car: The Basics for All Drivers
Designed for teens, and adults, this class offers a foundation for car drivers. Learn what your car is trying to tell you, starting with dash light recognition, when your car should be towed instead of driven, and maintenance everyone should know how to do.
10% of the gross revenue will be donated to NAAFA.
December 4–5th
A Deeper Dive Into Car Ownership
This class is a deeper dive into car maintenance, designed to complement The Why’s and When’s of Car Maintenance class, but can be taken independently. This class will dig deeper into more complex car ownership and maintenance topics.
10% of the gross revenue will be donated to Trans Lifeline.
January 22–23rd, 2022
How the Heck Do I Buy A Used Car?
Thinking about buying a new car but intimidated by the process? Scared you’ll buy a lemon or end up paying too much? This class will empower you with advice and information and take the scary and unknown bits out of the car buying process.
10% of the gross revenue will be donated to Ayuda Mutua MKE.
March 26–27th, 2022
The Why’s and When’s of Car Maintenance
Learn when to perform specific maintenance tasks, and of course why, including changing fluids and filters, belts, air conditioning recharges, and much more. This class helps you be a more educated consumer so you can protect your investment.
10% of the gross revenue will be donated to Love on Black Women.
Mechanic Shop Femme Gift Certificate
Give the gift of empowerment and automotive education for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or just because.
FAQs
When are the classes held?
Classes start at 9:00pm EST on the class dates. I go live and discuss and teach. You'll be able to ask questions live. Miss something? No worries. Classes are recorded so you can go back and re-watch them afterwards.
Where are the classes held?
Classes take place online in a private Facebook group. We meet via Facebook Live so you have the opportunity to ask questions during class, leave comments and re-watch once the class has finished.
How much do these classes cost?
Classes are held on a sliding scale payable via PayPal. This is an effort to accommodate a range of budgets. Every class has it's own rate, click on the class for details. Pick a price in this range that works for you. Choose a higher rate if you can allows me to continue offering lower rates.
When will the next class be taught?
Most classes are taught every 4-6 months but there’s no guarantee that a class you see right now will be taught again.
Can I get a refund for a class I purchased?
Due to limited space, there are no refunds for any virtual classes. If you email before the class that you will not be attending, your seat will be donated to a low-income person of color or person with a disability.
Are you responsible for car purchases I make, or maintenance I do?
Please note that while I do provide personalized services designed to advise you on automotive topics and products, I am not liable for any defective cars and/or parts received as well as any negative experiences during this process with third-party individuals.
I offer you a road-map for your options and what’s available to you. Knowledge is power but you are ultimately responsible for your choices. By purchasing access to a class, you are absolving all instructors and Mechanic Shop Femme of any liability for repairs, maintenance, or vehicle failure based on advice provided.