Why Become a Coach?

Classic cars rely on knowledge as much as parts. Many new owners are passionate but unsure where to start, what to trust, or how to avoid costly mistakes. Your knowledge can make the difference between frustration and long-term enjoyment.

By becoming a coach, you help protect automotive history, pass on practical skills, and strengthen the classic car community.

What Does a Coach Do?

A Classic Car Coach provides guidance, clarity and reassurance — not just instructions:

• Explain routine maintenance and preventative care
• Help diagnose problems and plan sensible repairs
• Advise on restorations, originality, parts sourcing, and budgets
• Share lessons learned from real-world experience

Coaching can be remote, over the phone, online, or hands-on in the garage — whatever works best for you and the owner.

Who Should Apply?

You don’t need to be a professional mechanic. If you’ve maintained, repaired, restored or raced classic vehicles — and enjoy helping others — you already have valuable knowledge to share:

• Hands-on experience with classic or vintage vehicles
• Patience and clear communication
• Respect for safety, originality, and good workmanship
• A genuine desire to help others succeed

How to Get Started

• Create a coach profile outlining your experience and interests
• Be matched with owners seeking guidance on similar vehicles
• Coach in a way that suits you — on your schedule

Please let us know what type of vehicles you are experienced in and and to what level. If none, just tick the box.

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Do wish to register as a Coach and/or a Mentor? *

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• Mentor

How many years experience do you have?

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Australian cars owned

• None

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American cars owned

• None

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European cars owned

• None

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Japanese cars owned

• None

Mechanical experience

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Basic – can carry out routine service

• No

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Intermediate – comfortable doing most work with a workshop manual.

• No

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Experienced – can rebuild/restore cars.

• No

Specialised skills

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Engine building.

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Gearbox/axle rebuilds.

• No

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Car body preparation for paint

• No

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