Woodbridge, VA – January 30, 2023 – Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire 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 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.