Young car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to show off their "pride and joy" at a Mags and Motors event in Oamaru on Saturday.
Organised by the Waitaki District Youth Council, it will be held in the Eden St car parks from 5pm until about 10pm.
Young people often got bad press and young people in cars got worse press. However, many were well behaved and just loved their cars, Waitaki District Council community development officer Louise Day said.
It was an opportunity for them to show off their vehicles.
"They don't have to be souped up or styled up. If you love your car, bring it along," Ms Day said.
A mechanic and automotive electrician will offer advice and an air-brushing tutor and graffiti artist will show their work, along with other displays.
A skills driving course will be set up by driving instructor Margaret Burrell, with a $500 petrol voucher for the most precise driver. There will also be a $500 petrol voucher for the owner of the best local car as judged by their peers.