Lester gave up a day off to talk Car Sense with the Girl Scouts. Pictured (from left) are Carolyn Hill, Lauren Hill, Dara Fennell, Scott Lester, Emily Hoffman, Stephanie Seller and Catherine Seller.

Scout Lester explains the mechanical workings of a vehicle and the new technology that makes modern cars safer to drive.

Girl Scouts learn about cars.

Date published: 3/7/2006

Girl Scouts from Senior Troop 881 in Spotsylvania County visited Purvis Ford recently for a tune-up on car care.

The Scouts learned how to check fluids and change the oil and a tire from Scott Lester, while owner Eli Patrick talked to the girls about financing, insurance and the cost of running a vehicle.

Lester also talked to the girls about career opportunities in the automotive industry.

The Scouts agreed that this workshop was valuable information for all teenagers to learn.

Lester received a handful of Girl Scout cookies and a smile from the young ladies he assisted as they earned their Car Sense badge.

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Date published: 3/7/2006