When it’s time to get an oil change or tune up, you are eventually going to end up at an auto shop. While this may seem like a routine thing on the to do list, it can be a daunting task for women and non binary people. Auto shops are typically male dominated, and can be an anxiety inducing experience for some women. But someone has decided to change the game. Read on to learn how one woman started her own auto shop for women to feel safe.
When Zoe Cog began in the auto repair industry, she started out as a receptionist. The 25 year old from Manchester, UK then worked her way up and became a mechanic. What she learned about the auto shop culture is that many women feel anxious in spaces like this. Most repair shops are mostly men. Many women feel like the are belittled, discriminated against, or even intimidated.
“I’ve been the girl on the other end, worried about walking into places like garages and feeling anxious,” she said in an interview.