knux workshops
Self-Reliance Starts Here
At Knux Garage, we believe the best way to save money and ensure your vehicle’s reliability is to understand the machine you're driving. Our workshops aren't lectures—they are hands-on, small-group sessions designed to take the intimidation out of the engine bay.
You get a professional-grade shop environment, specialized tools, and expert technical guidance. The shop provides the training vehicle; you provide the labor. Whether you’re looking to master your first oil change or tackle a full brake service, our workshops are built for you. Expect hands-on instruction that ensures every project is done safely, correctly, and with total confidence.
fluids and filters
The Foundation of Vehicle Longevity
Stop guessing what’s happening under the caps. This hands-on workshop covers the "Lifeblood" of your vehicle—the essential fluids and filtration systems that keep your engine running cool and clean. We move beyond the dipstick to show you how to accurately inspect, test, and service the systems that dealerships often overcharge for.
Engine Oil & Filtration:
A full, professional-grade oil and filter change.
System Checks: How to safely inspect and top off Coolant, Brake Fluid, and Wiper Fluid.
Air Intake: Inspection and replacement of the Engine Air Filter to ensure maximum efficiency.
Preventative Diagnostics: Learning to "read" fluid color and levels to spot potential issues before they become failures
ROADSIDE RESILIENCE
Field Repair for the Modern Driver
When a dash light comes on or a tire goes flat, have no fear. This workshop is built on the principle of self-reliance. We teach you how to read your vehicle’s distress signals and perform the critical tasks that turn a potential breakdown into a minor detour. It’s about having the “Can Do” mindset: stay calm, diagnose the problem, and execute the fix.
Tire Changes: Proper jacking points, lug nut patterns, and spare tire safety on your specific chassis.
Tire Pressure & Plugging a Puncture: how to fill your tire properly and how to repair a hole in your tire
Electrical Recovery: How to jump-start safely (without frying your car's computer) and testing battery/alternator health.
Warning Light Diagnostics: Using a basic OBD2 scanner to retrieve fault codes and understand next steps.
Stopping power
Get to Know Your Braking System
Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your vehicle, yet they are often the most misunderstood and overpriced services at the dealership. This workshop strips away the mystery of the braking system. We teach you how to perform a professional-grade brake service, ensuring every bolt is torqued to spec and every component is functioning perfectly.
System Inspection: How to measure pad thickness and rotor wear to know exactly when service is actually required.
Pad & Rotor Replacement: The hands-on process of removing old hardware, cleaning hubs, and installing new components.
Caliper Service: Proper lubrication of slide pins and inspection of piston boots to prevent future seizing.
Bedding-In Procedure: How to properly "mate" your new pads to the rotors for maximum stopping performance and longevity.
next-level brakes
Mastering the Hydraulic Braking System
Once you’ve mastered pads and rotors, it’s time to go deeper into the system that actually moves them. This workshop focuses on the "Liquid Muscle" of your car: the hydraulic lines, the calipers, and the fluid itself. We move past simple maintenance and into component replacement and system restoration. If your brake pedal feels "spongy" or your calipers are sticking, this is the class that fixes the root cause
Caliper Replacement: How to properly disconnect, swap, and torque new calipers without damaging the hydraulic seals.
Line & Hose Inspection: Identifying "swollen" rubber hoses and rusted hard lines before they lead to a total pressure failure.
The Full System Flush: Purging old, moisture-contaminated fluid and replacing it with fresh, high-boiling-point fluid.
Precision Bleeding: Mastering the "Two-Person" and "Pressure-Bleeder" methods to ensure every micro-bubble of air is out of your lines.
Master Cylinder Diagnostics: Learning how to spot internal seal failure versus a simple external leak.