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Steve’s Auto Repair available to host Pinewood Derby Building Day

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Do you know a member of a local scouting group?

Steve’s Auto Repair and Tire is available for Pinewood Derby Building Days.

Each year, our Woodbridge auto repair shop offers local troops space to work on Pinewood Derby cars.

We are providing coping saws, hand drills, rasps, sanding blocks, and stations with vices that allow scouts to work on their car. Scouts will also receive safety glasses for the event and can take them home.

Pinewood Derby workshop.

Pinewood Derby workshop

“Scouting does a great job helping youth build their skill set,” Owner Scott Whitling said. “This is just a simple way that we can meet the needs of these organizations.”

Steve’s Auto Repair can be found at 2603 Hanco Center Drive – down the hill from the Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge campus.

Scout packs that are interested in setting up a Pinewood Derby Building Day should email Whitling at scott.whitling@stevesautorepairva.com, or call the shop at (703) 670-8005 and ask for Scott.

We would also like to talk to scout leaders about our shop being a Pinewood Derby car sponsor for all pack participants. (Basically, we will take care of all of the costs of the cars.)

Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire is an authorized Goodyear tire dealer located near Lake Ridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including BMW and Mercedes. Services include oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.

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Pinewood Derby Building Day held for Dale City scouts

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Dale City scouts gained hands-on experience at Steve’s Auto Repair.

Members of Cub Scout Pack 1373 participated in a Pinewood Derby Building Day.

We hosted the program at our Woodbridge auto repair shop, 2603 Hanco Center Drive, on January 20.

This annual tradition provides scouts and their families access to the space and tools they need to make pinewood derby cars.

The scouts, ranging from kindergarten through fifth-grade, were responsible for designing and painting their vehicles. Adults provided help and guidance, as needed.

Our Pinewood Derby Building Day and community support

Steve’s Auto Repair started sponsoring local pinewood derbies in 2013. It held its first Pinewood Derby Building Day a few years later.

“We look forward to this event each year,” Steve’s Auto Repair Owner Scott Whitling said. “It’s great seeing the kids prepare for the races. Plus, we’re able to support an organization that’s helping them learn valuable skills.”

Scout groups that would like to set up pinewood derby building days can call Steve’s Auto Repair at (703) 670-8005 and ask for Scott.

Scouting is one of the Prince William County organizations our autoshop helps. We also support the Prince William County/Manassas Boys & Girls Clubs and are a corporate member of the Lake Ridge Rotary Club. 

Last year, we sponsored the Lake Ridge Lancers and Dale City Little League.

“We are a big proponent of giving back to the community that we serve,” Whittling added.

Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire is an authorized Goodyear tire dealer located near Lake Ridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including BMW and Mercedes. Services include oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.

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Steve’s Auto Repair hosts girl scouts for Pinewood Derby workshop

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Local girl scouts are about to go head-to-head with their peers.

A Powderpuff pinewood derby is expected to take place on Saturday. Steve’s Auto Repair recently helped members of Girl Scout Troop 02372 prepare for the upcoming races.

We hosted our first pinewood derby workshop for girl scouts. 

On April 29, more than 15 youth participated in the event that was held at our Woodbridge auto repair shop.

Dremels, belt sanders, and band saws were used to shape pieces of wood into Pinewood Derby cars.

Supporting scouts for 10 years

Steve’s Auto Repair has been supporting pinewood derby programs for 10 years. We started by sponsoring competitions. This transitioned into pinewood derby workshops when our owners realized that a lot of scouts lack the tools and space to make pinewood derby cars.

In previous years, our autoshop has held these events for local cub scouts. In February, we received an email from a parent whose daughter is in Girl Scout Troop 02372. His son had participated in one of our Pinewood Derby workshops.

“Supporting our community is very important to us, and hosting these workshops is one way we can do that,” Steve’s Auto Repair Owner Scott Whitling said. “We appreciate the opportunity to help troop members create cars so they can take part in the upcoming race.”

Based out of the Coles District, Girl Scout Troop 02372 is made up of sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students. 

Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire is an authorized Goodyear tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including BMW and Mercedes. Services include oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.

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Steve’s Auto Repair offers Pinewood Derby Workshop for scouts

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Our auto repair shop is helping local elementary school students prepare for a competition.

On January 21, Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire opened its doors to Cub Scout Pack 1373 for a Pinewood Derby Workshop.

The Dale City-based organization is geared towards youth who are in kindergarten- through fifth-grade. It offers and takes part in a variety of activities year-round, including a Pinewood Derby.

Parent Lead helping cub scout make Pinewood Derby car.Creating cars at the Pinewood Derby workshop 

About 20 scouts participated in the Pinewood Derby workshop. Through this event, the kids were able to create pinewood derby cars, with help from parents. 

These wooden vehicles were designed using a pattern and various tools, including belt sanders, a band saw, and a Dremel tool. Holes were drilled to add weights and the wheels. The participants even had a chance to paint their automobile.

“For me, it’s fun seeing the kids here build the cars with their parents,” Steve’s Auto Repair Co-Owner Scott Whitling said. “We’re glad that we are able to provide scouts with the tools and space they need to complete their projects.”

How scout troops can contact us 

Any troops that are interested in setting up a Pinewood Derby workshop should reach out to Steve’s Auto Repair by calling (703) 670-8005.

Our autoshop is located at 2603 Hanco Center Drive, down the street from Northern Virginia Community College’s Woodbridge campus. Just look for the Goodyear sign off Neabsco Mills Road.

Assisting scouts is one of the ways we give back to the community.We support other non-profits – like The Salvation Army and Prince William County/Manassas Boys & Girls Clubs – as well.

Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire is an authorized Goodyear tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including BMW and Mercedes. Services include oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.

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Steve’s Auto Repair offering space for pinewood derby workshops

In Boy Scouts, Community Involvement, Pinewood Derby by Steves Auto Repair and Tire

 

Pinewood Derby events are enjoyed by many local scouts.

However, preparing for a Pinewood Derby can be a bit challenging. You need a fair amount of space and the right tools, which some families don’t have access to.

To provide youth with the opportunity to participate, Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire is opening up its building and offering needed equipment to scout groups.

This annual tradition started several years ago, and our support of the derbies extends back to 2014. 

“We’ve been running Pinewood Derby workshops for many years and enjoy helping out the scouts in this way,” Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire Owner Scott Whitling said.

Our shop is located at 2603 Hanco Center Drive. Any scout packs that would like to set up Pinewood Derby workshops should call Steve’s Auto Repair at (703) 670-8005 and ask for Scott Whitling, or email scott.whitling@stevesautorepairva.com.

Here is footage from our 2021 event:

Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire is an authorized Goodyear tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including BMW and Mercedes. Services include oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.