Automotive Learning Lab

When we started Automotive Learning Lab, we knew we wanted to build something hands-on and meaningful for families.

What we didn’t expect was how many opportunities would come our way to make an even bigger impact.. opportunities to work with:
• Boys & Girls Clubs
• Young adults transitioning out of foster care
• Individuals rebuilding after incarceration
• Student groups who don’t have access to proper funding

These are people who can truly benefit from learning practical, real-world skills and we want to be able to say yes to those opportunities more often.

So we launched our merch campaign as a way to help make that happen.

Every purchase helps us put tools in students’ hands, cover materials, and provide classes for those who might not otherwise have access.

If you’d like to support what we’re building (and be part of making this possible), you can check it out below.

Thank you for your continued support ❤️

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Hi everyone! We’ve had a lot of new followers, so we wanted to introduce ourselves 😊

We’re Shannon and Keith, the family behind Automotive Learning Lab.

Keith is a Ford-certified diesel technician and former high school automotive instructor who leads all of our classes. He’s passionate about teaching real, practical skills in a way that’s easy to understand.

I’m Shannon and I run everything behind the scenes, so when you message us, it’s me 😊

Automotive Learning Lab was started because we saw a gap… so many teens and adults don’t get exposure to basic car knowledge anymore, and we wanted to change that. Our goal is to help students feel confident, capable, and safe when it comes to their vehicles.

We offer hands-on classes across Arizona, covering everything from:
• Safety & under-hood checks
• Engine fundamentals
• Electrical systems
• Brakes, cooling systems, and more

Whether you’re a parent wanting your teen to learn life skills, or an adult who’s always wanted to understand your car better, we’re here for you.

We’re so grateful you’re here and supporting our small family-run business ❤️

🔧 Vehicle Electrical Systems – Hands-On Workshop

Ever wondered how your vehicle’s electrical system actually works?

In this Automotive Learning Lab class, students get hands-on experience learning the fundamentals of automotive electricity. This isn’t just watching — students actually test, measure, and build circuits.

Students will learn:
⚡ 12V fundamentals – series & parallel circuits
🔋 Battery testing and electrical basics
💡 Lighting systems & fuses overview
📟 How to safely use a DVOM (digital multimeter)
📖 Basic wiring diagram symbols
🧰 Intro to soldering with a simple hands-on practice

Our classes are beginner-friendly and designed for teens and adults who want to better understand their vehicles.

✔ Small groups
✔ Hands-on learning
✔ Real automotive components

If you’re interested in learning practical skills and gaining confidence working around vehicles, this is a great class to start with.

📩 Message us or visit our page to see upcoming classes.

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Automotive Learning Lab
Hands-on automotive education for teens & families

Thank you Prescott Valley Charter School for having us! We’ve loved working with your students and helping them gain confidence with real-world automotive skills. Today they learned how to perform an oil change and understand why regular maintenance matters.

🚗 Brakes Workshop – Hands-On Learning 🔧

Want to learn how your vehicle’s braking system actually works? Join us this Saturday for a hands-on Brakes Workshop with Automotive Learning Lab.

Students will learn and practice real skills including:
• How brake systems work
• Inspecting brake components
• Replacing brake pads
• Bleeding brakes properly
• Understanding when brakes need service

This is a hands-on class, not just a lecture — students will be working directly on real components with guidance from our instructor.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Ahwatukee

Perfect for teens, new drivers, and adults who want to understand their vehicle and feel more confident around basic maintenance.

Spots are limited to keep the class small and hands-on.

Comment or message us if you’d like to join!

Hands-on learning in action 🔧🚗

Today’s Oil Change Workshop gave students real experience working on a vehicle — learning proper safety steps, tools, and maintenance skills they can use for life. Building confidence around cars is what Automotive Learning Lab is all about.

📅 Want to join an upcoming workshop?
Check out our upcoming classes and get on the list — spots fill quickly! Rent A Lift

We have 1 spot left in our Sunday 11–1 Oil Change class 👀

This weekend at Automotive Learning Lab:

🔧 Roadside Safety (Sat 10–12)
🛢 Oil Change Basics (Sun 9–11 & 11–1)

These are fully hands-on classes where students actually DO the work — not just watch.

We cover:
✔ Changing a tire
✔ Fluid checks
✔ Warning lights
✔ Oil type + weight
✔ Step-by-step oil change process

$60 per student
ESA accepted
Beginner friendly

Message me if you want that last Sunday seat.

Hands-on learning makes all the difference. 🔧

At Automotive Learning Lab, students learn real automotive skills one-on-one with Keith — a Ford-certified diesel technician and experienced instructor.

Each 2 hour lesson is customized to the student’s interests and skill level, helping build confidence, independence, and real-world knowledge in a supportive environment.

📍 Mobile lessons - we come to you (serving Arizona)
🚗 Beginner friendly
📩 Message us to learn more or book a lesson!

We love introducing automotive basics to younger learners in a way that’s engaging, interactive, and confidence-building.

Today’s group brought amazing energy and curiosity — thank you for having us!