Bush Mechanic Course?

[Mohawk]

Hi all, Pam here :)

Nick and I are looking to complete a sort of basic, one to three day mechanic/vehicle repair course, prior to our 1-year trip around Australia (departing 20 June).

I've done some research and it seems like the courses on offer are either too long (6 months+) or too basic (how to change a tyre, how to change an air filter).

Does anyone have any recommendations for something a bit more middle-of-the-road? We do not want to try to do major repairs ourselves...more equip ourselves with enough basic knowledge to put a band-aid in place until we limp to the nearest repair shop (which could be hundreds of kms away).

Sort of like a "Jeep First Aid" course!

Thanks and cheers
Pam

[Hitesh]

Hi all, Pam here :)

Nick and I are looking to complete a sort of basic, one to three day mechanic/vehicle repair course, prior to our 1-year trip around Australia (departing 20 June).

I've done some research and it seems like the courses on offer are either too long (6 months+) or too basic (how to change a tyre, how to change an air filter).

Does anyone have any recommendations for something a bit more middle-of-the-road? We do not want to try to do major repairs ourselves...more equip ourselves with enough basic knowledge to put a band-aid in place until we limp to the nearest repair shop (which could be hundreds of kms away).

Sort of like a "Jeep First Aid" course!

Thanks and cheers
Pam

Hi Pam -

awesome idea ... sign me up when you figure it all out... thanks.

On a separate but related topic... apart from getting the car serviced does anyone have a workshop that they recommend or a checklist of must dos/checks on jeeps prior to tackling a long trip.


Hitesh


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[dobbo56]

Go and see Sam and Ian at Hills 4X4 for a pre trip inspection. Could save you a motzza. Doggy.

[stevet]

Don't forget Eddy and Avi in Third Ave in Blacktown.... Really depends on your location....

[Mohawk]

Oh yeah, pre-trip detailed inspection definitely on the pre-departure checklist :)

[Mohawk]

Just booked this one in Lithgow on 16 June for $300, if anyone else wants to join: https://www.getabout.edu.au/product.asp?id=9&pid=8