A visit to the mechanic’s workshop is usually a man’s job. A greater presence of women as repair professionals and an increase in women’s technical knowledge of mechanics are two keys that can drive a gradual change in the trend.
The number of female drivers is growing every year. Although their percentage is still lower than that of men, new trends in mentality and lifestyle indicate that these percentages will gradually level up.
However, a visit to the mechanic’s workshop is still a task usually reserved for men. The reasons for this are cultural, and, as is happening in other areas, things are beginning to change, but slowly.
Repair shops are generally run by men, although women are beginning to make inroads in this sector.
More educated vehicle owners
As well as being in a predominantly male environment, one of the main reasons that keeps women drivers away from workshops is the fear of not being able to understand the cause of a breakdown due to a lack of technical knowledge.
In this regard, an interesting initiative from the United States is the mechanics classes for women that a workshop in San Antonio (Texas) is offering. The facility, called Pistons & Pixie Dust, offers women the opportunity to learn on-site the basics of automotive repair and maintenance and get a first-hand look at different vehicle parts.
As explained by the workshop, the classes are aimed at helping women become more educated vehicle owners. To do so, students are provided with the necessary tools, but also encouraged to bring their own. An important detail is that these classes are also taught by women.
As Angelica Iglesias of Autoanly says, “in a man’s world, there is also room for women. We make the labels ourselves”.
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