Madwheels is a ministry of Door of Hope where volunteers restore donated cars and then "pay it forward" to people in our community. For more information about volunteering, donating or receiving a car, please email us.
Madwheels Youth provides a mentoring program for young people in Northern Tasmania. The program assists students by providing support and access to practical training programs in mechanical skills. This enables them to develop into independent and responsible adults.
School Automotive Program
Students will be introduced to:
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Introductory Modules in Automotive technology
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A wide range of car, motorcycle and bicycle; repair, restoration, servicing and maintenance
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Theoretical modules covering modern automotive technology are assessed on a regular basis
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Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules covering workshop equipment and practice
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Tips on Car Detailing
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Basic Roadside Self-Repairs
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Basic Electrical Repairs
Women & Wheels
Students will be introduced to:
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Maintain Your Drive
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Stress Free Motoring
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Make Your Vehicle Last at an Affordable Cost
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Tips on Car Detailing
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Basic Roadside Self Repairs
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Check Your Own Under Bonnet Basics and Save $$$
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Basic Electrical Repairs
Bicycle Workshop
A course for young people to develop skills or prepare for employment in a growing industry
Areas we will cover include:
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Pre-ride safety checks
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Removing and fitting wheels
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Inner tube replacement
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Patch repair
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Adjusting wheel bearings
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Brake Caliper checks and adjustment
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Adjusting cables
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Adjusting rear derailers
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Cleaning & Maintenance
