What You Will Learn & Be Able To Do

Develop the Right Roadside Mindset

• Stay calm and systematic under stress
• Think in terms of get-home fixes rather than perfect repairs
• Decide early: fix, limp, or get professional help

Safe Roadside Practices

• How to position the car safely on the road
• Using hazard markers and ensuring visibility
• Personal safety around hot engines, fuel, and traffic

Diagnose Common Classic Car Faults

• Quick checks for ignition, fuel, and cooling issues
• Spotting symptoms before they become major faults
• Recognize easy fixes vs faults that need towing

Practical Temporary Repairs

• Ignition fixes: points, condensers, coils
• Fuel system tweaks and gravity feed techniques
• Cooling system patch-ups and cautious driving
• Basic electrical bypasses and belt repairs

Tools, Consumables & Improvisation

• Essential roadside toolkit for 1960s cars
• Tape, wire, cable ties — and how to use them effectively
• Key spare parts to carry for your car

Good Decision-Making on the Road

• Evaluating safety, distance, and risk
• When to push on and when to stop
• Balancing mechanical sympathy with passenger comfort

Who Should Attend

• Owners of classic cars, especially 1960s models
• Enthusiasts planning rallies, tours, or vintage drives
• Anyone who wants confidence handling roadside faults
• Beginners with little mechanical experience welcome

Format & What to Expect

• Practical, interactive session — not just theory
• Real discussions of common faults and fixes
• Demonstrations of simple, effective roadside techniques
• Time for Q&A and shared experiences

Why This Course Matters

Breakdowns are never fun — but being prepared makes all the difference. This course gives you the skills to:

• Prevent small issues from becoming big problems
• Understand your car’s systems and weak points
• Feel calm and capable when things go wrong

Whether you’re heading out on a weekend run, a club rally, or a long tour, the techniques you learn here will help you arrive home safely and confidently.