Breakdowns, Burnouts, and Batteries – Classic Car Electrics Made Simple
Most classic car breakdowns are electrical, and serious fires are rare but devastating.
This hands-on workshop gives you the confidence and practical skills to understand, troubleshoot, and maintain your car’s electrics before small faults become big problems.
What You Will Learn & Do
- Electrical Basics & System Understanding
- How classic car electrical systems work — from battery to bulbs
- Common causes of breakdowns and how to prevent them
- Understanding fuses, relays, switches, and wiring looms
- Practical Hands-On Skills
- Diagnosing common faults on your own car
- Simple checks to avoid roadside breakdowns
- Safe temporary fixes and quick repairs
- Identifying wiring risks that could cause overheating or fire
- Reliability & Fire Prevention
- Inspecting and protecting aging wiring looms
- Using relays and modern fuses to reduce risk
- Battery and charging system monitoring
- Field-expedient solutions for touring, rallies, or everyday drives
- Confidence for the Future
- Choosing the right tools, connectors, and terminals
- Planning minor upgrades or complete re-wires safely
- Applying skills directly on your own classic car
Who Should Attend
Classic car owners and enthusiasts, beginners with no previous auto-electrical experience or anyone wanting practical, confidence-building skills.
One Day • Your Car • Real Skills
Hands-on learning with your own vehicle in a friendly, supportive environment. Walk away with practical knowledge, simple checks you can repeat at home, and confidence to tackle electrical issues safely.
One Day • Your Car • Real Skills
This is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help protect your engine, your wiring, and your investment — while giving you confidence to deal with electrical issues wherever you are.
Duration 4 Hours
$290 plus GST
(Under-16s half price with adult supervision)
Location: Just 5 mins off the M2/M7.
The Vintage and Classic Car Hub workshop, Kings Park
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