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Get out of the tourist district and get the insider's scoop on what Chicago is really about! Explore the quiet, tree-lined streets and local businesses of the luxurious Gold Coast, stately Old Town, and trendy Lincoln Park neighborhoods. Top sights include Lincoln Park, amazing architecture, the original Playboy Mansion, Oz Park, and historic Wrigley...

Get out of the tourist district and get the insider's scoop on what Chicago is really about! Explore the quiet, tree-lined streets and local businesses of the luxurious Gold Coast, stately Old Town, and trendy Lincoln Park neighborhoods. Top sights include Lincoln Park, amazing architecture, the original Playboy Mansion, Oz Park, and historic Wrigley...

Adult and Teen driving lessons. Whether you’re new to the world of driving or an experienced driver looking to enhance your skills or get your driving license, we offer instruction designed to suit your needs. Patient, state-certified instructors can work with students of any level with our dual-cotrolled vehicles. Students will enjoy 2 private...

Your brakes are one of the most important functions of your car. Due to the necessity of functioning brakes, it can be intimidating to work on them yourself. However, it's actually a simple job. In this class, you will learn how to check the lifespan left in your brakes and change both the brake pads and rotors. Students will see a live demonstration...

Some jobs are deceptively simple to do, you just need the right tool. In this class, we will learn about some of the specialty tools we have available to make your job a little easier.  Some of the ones we will cover include: Brake caliper reset tools Little OBD2 scanner Vacuum bleed kits Line flare tool Torque wrenchAngle grinder Sawzall...

When you have some experience working on your car you may be ready to start modifying and tweaking your ride. Once you are ready to move to the big stuff you will need to learn how to use the big machines. In this class, we will cover the professional tools that require training.  Used incorrectly many of these tools can cause injury or death....

The motorcycle season in Chicago is pretty short compared with many cities down south. As a result, our bikes sit longer and need a little extra care to keep them in good running order. In this class, you will learn how to inspect your bike to make sure your ride is smooth and reliable as well as how to prepare it to sit over the winter season....

Buying a used car? Just like you would with a home, you will want to inspect it thoroughly so you will have a reasonable expectation of its condition and current value.  In this class we will discuss an overview of common automobile components and demonstrate live how to perform several important safety checks. Students will gain hands-on...

Cars are so complicated these days with all the computers and electronics they use! Not to worry, in this class, we will show you how the electrical systems in your car work to make your machine run smoothly. We will talk about the importance of the battery and how to care for it. How the belt system from your engine drives the alternator to keep your...

When you can’t get enough of riding it may be time to consider a long trip. Whether you are going off for a weekend or weeks it’s very important to consider how you will prepare. How much luggage can you bring? Do you have the stamina to ride for as many hours per day it will require for your chosen destination? Is your bike prepared for such...

When you get deep into wrenching and driving there will be a point in time when you will need to fix your engine. We blew up an engine at the racetrack just for you and this class! In this series we will dig through one of our Champ car’s BMW engines. We will learn to troubleshoot the cause of the problem to determine if it is salvageable. After...

Want to know a secret? It’s about your blinker fluids…* In this class we will learn about all of the various fluids that are necessary to keep your car running like a champ. We will talk about why each fluid is important including your coolant, power steering fluid, and brake fluid. We will talk about when to change each of them and what will...

In this class students will learn to evaluate their suspension and look for signs of wear from normal use and how road hazards can cause damage. We will also discuss suspension dynamics and how changing things like ride height affects your vehicle’s handling. We provide all materials for the classes. Students should wear comfortable clothing that...

Changing the oil is one of the most regular maintenance functions of owning a car. While many people don’t know how it is actually a pretty simple and quick job. In this class, you will watch a demonstration on how it is done and chat about good habits to keep your car running smoothly. Earn your Master in BadAssery by signing up for this class...

The dog days of summer have been known to last into October in Chicago. Having air conditioning issues this time of year are no joke! In this class we will learn how to troubleshoot and recharge your a/c system so you can enjoy a cool cruise.