To help young drivers learn about the value and importance of caring for their vehicles and choosing the right fuels, the Renewable Fuels Association is sponsoring a series of car care workshops for girl scouts via its partnership with the Philadelphia-based Girls Auto Clinic. The workshops will also include educational information on the importance of renewable fuels like ethanol.
“We’re happy to support this program to help ensure that the next generation of drivers understand their vehicles, the responsibility of caring for them, and being safe on the road,” said Robert White, RFA Senior Vice President for Industry Relations and Market Development. “Patrice Banks and her team at Girls Auto Clinic have continued to do great work in expanding automotive knowledge and confidence in women, and this new program is a perfect natural extension of their mission.”
RFA will sponsor a series of three Girl Scouts Car Care Workshops delivered by Girls Auto Clinic and the related Shecanic Foundation. This initiative will serve close to 100 girl scouts through hands-on, practical automotive education.
Through these workshops, scouts will gain practical, real-world automotive knowledge that most young drivers never receive before getting behind the wheel. Participants will learn how to check tire pressure and tread depth, interpret dashboard warning lights, perform basic fluid checks, and determine when a repair can be handled at home versus when a visit to a mechanic is warranted. Roadside safety and emergency preparedness are also covered. The program equips young drivers with the skills and confidence to handle the unexpected on the road.
Participating scouts will receive an unofficial special patch for participating that they can add to the back of their vests. Additionally, these workshops also fulfill the hands-on component of their official Car Care Badge journey, allowing scouts to apply what they are learning in a practical, safe, and supportive setting.
