Mechanic shop femme's guide to car ownership

"Automotive educator, journalist, and social media influencer Chaya M. Milchtein is a queer woman who has spent the last decade deeply entrenched in the automotive industry. She also understands that queer folks and women often find it daunting to buy a car and, subsequently, deal with the realities...

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Main Author: Milchtein, Chaya (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2024.
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Summary:"Automotive educator, journalist, and social media influencer Chaya M. Milchtein is a queer woman who has spent the last decade deeply entrenched in the automotive industry. She also understands that queer folks and women often find it daunting to buy a car and, subsequently, deal with the realities of getting it insured and repaired. Chaya speaks to readers of all identities and socio-economic backgrounds, arming them with the necessary knowledge to navigate the intimidating automotive industry. At its core, this book is an accessible and comprehensive guide that will put readers at ease by providing them with basic knowledge about car ownership and maintenance. From buying a car, to getting it insured, finding the perfect mechanic, and dealing with car emergencies, Chaya encourages her audience to make educated decisions regarding their vehicles" -- from publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 293 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN:9780316565516
0316565512
Author Notes:Chaya M. Milchtein is an automotive educator, influencer, and founder of Mechanic Shop Femme. She's dedicated her career to educating the average car owner, particularly women and queer people, about their cars. Chaya's worked with national and international automotive brands, including CarMax, Tire Rack, iFixit, and Jerry. She has been featured in AARP, NPR's Lifekit, and the Chicago Tribune and has written for AAA's Via Magazine, Shondaland, and PBS's Next Avenue.