I'm not embarrassed to admit that I know squat when it comes to auto repair/maintanence - hey I can refill the windshield wiper fluids. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Does anyone know of any local classes or clinics that teach auto repair/maintanence? I would like to learn how to do basic auto repair, maintanence, and learn "what's what" in my 4Runner just in case something happens to my vehicle or someone elses.

I searched the Fairfax County and local area adult education classes, no luck. Do some of the national auto part stores offer classes like Home Depot and Lowes does for home repair/improvements? Any suggestions/advice/help is appreciated. Thanks.

I would just go to a local garage and ask some of your local mechanics where the got ASE certified and go from there. They only take basic classed to rip you off at the dealer anyway. And most of them only learn how to follow a manual to trouble shoot the problem and don't really know SHIOT! Before i get bashed, that is a general comment and not guided towards all because there are a FEW good ones out there but not many. That might be a start for ya.

NOVA (the "N" is for nowledge) should have either a "for credit" course or a continuing education course. You can also check continuing education at the fairfax school system.