The Advantage of Girls N Gasoline
Get to Know Me
I’m Melissa Hannan, an automotive mechanic who has spent 18 years in the industry. I have been qualified for 12 years and a WOF technician for 10 years. I have a huge passion for the automotive scene and imported my 1959 Chevrolet Parkwood 10 years ago, which is my absolute pride and joy. My motivation is to break stigmas, empower women, and help them gain the confidence they deserve with their vehicles. I hope that after this course you will feel empowered, independent, and, most of all, proud when you walk out the door! Keep smashing your goals and remember — 'you can do anything!
Get to Know Me
I’m Melissa Hannan, an automotive mechanic who has spent 18 years in the industry. I have been qualified for 12 years and a WOF technician for 10 years. I have a huge passion for the automotive scene and imported my 1959 Chevrolet Parkwood 10 years ago, which is my absolute pride and joy. My motivation is to break stigmas, empower women, and help them gain the confidence they deserve with their vehicles. I hope that after this course you will feel empowered, independent, and, most of all, proud when you walk out the door! Keep smashing your goals and remember — 'you can do anything!
Hands On Experience
Get practical experience with wheel changes, under bonnet checks, and learn how to correctly jump start in a supportive, female-friendly environment.
Build Confidence
Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to handle basic car maintenance with ease, empowering you to feel more confident on the road.
Learn the Essentials
About our workshops. No prior experience is needed for our 3-hour workshops. Learn all the basics and gain a better understanding of your vehicle, including under-the-bonnet checks and how to handle a flat battery or tyre.
Nationwide Classes
From Christchurch to Auckland and beyond, our workshops are accessible to women nationwide, with sessions filling up fast.
Expert Instructor
With over 12 years as a qualified mechanic, Melissa is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering women to take control of their vehicle maintenance.
What's involved in a
Girls N Gasoline Workshop
Our women’s car maintenance workshops are a fun, hands-on way to learn the basics of vehicle care in a supportive, judgement-free environment.
Each 3.5-hour session covers essential skills like:
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Checking oil, coolant, air filter, and other fluids
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Correctly jump-starting a vehicle
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Changing light bulbs and wiper blades
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Safely jacking up a car
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Checking tyre pressures and changing a wheel
During the halfway break, we take time to go over each participant’s specific car, so you can learn directly on your own vehicle and understand its unique layout and features. Don’t worry if you can’t bring a car along — it’s not required. You’ll still get the opportunity to see and learn from a range of different vehicles, which helps build a broader understanding of how various makes and models differ.
You’ll also receive a take-home essentials kit, a reference booklet, and enjoy snacks and refreshments throughout the session.
Cost: $140 per person
Duration: 3.5 hours
Group size: Limited to 8 participants
Click HERE to book a workshop in your town — or send me a message to join the waiting list in a town near you!