I’m a junior mechanic!

Ever since I got my car when I was 18, I’ve noticed that having a car and maintaining its upkeep is a lot of work. Maybe my upkeep is a lot of work because my car is a ’92 and I love in a small town but I don’t think it would matter even if you were to look for San Diego auto repair. Finding an auto shop is always a daunting task because you really never know what you are getting yourself into. I guess since I am a female I find the task even harder because I know how some mechanics like to take advantage of females. Just because I am a girl doesn’t mean I don’t know what to do about my car.

My brother, dad, and step-dad have always found it important for me to know how to fix my car if the need arises. My husband also has taught me how to change my tire and an easier way to check my oil. My car’s dipstick is very hard to read since it is not flat so I can never tell where the oil is at on it. Before my dad let me borrow his Ford F-150, he had to give me a crash course in what to do if I had a problem and how to change it’s tire and all that jazz. So now if I am ever out by myself and something like my oil light or my check engine light comes on, I now know what to do instead of freaking out like most people would.

I am a firm believer in it pays for women to know what to do about their car and how to fix certain situations. I am thankful that the men in my life realize I am a strong, capable female and have been supportive in teaching me about my car and how to maintain it. It makes me feel self sufficient which I believe everyone should be.