Oil runs through the veins of Petzer, the motor mechanic

Businesswoman Monique Petzer had a aspiration – to prove that ladies are able to perform usual male labour, and the most effective selection was to establish her very own small business and do things her way.

The 36-12 months-old, at first from Pietermaritzburg, the cash of KwaZulu-Natal, established We Treatment Auto Repairs in Pinetown, exactly where she has been head mechanic because 2015.

“I wanted to show that a female can also be deemed one of the finest mechanics in town simply because I realised that adult males are sceptical of acquiring their automobiles fixed by a feminine determine.

“This is for the reason that of the ongoing fantasy that women can’t resolve cars and trucks.

“I admit that some difficulties contain bodily strength since it is tough for me to raise an motor, but rely on me, I can rebuild it for you and I’ll know exactly where those people 4 000 to 5 000 bolts of an motor go.

“Anyone who utilises my products and services is guaranteed to arrive back,” she said.

Petzer said she drew inspiration from her brother-in-law, who is a mechanic and who helped her with her apprenticeship for diesel mechanics.

Because qualifying she has labored at dealerships and distinctive workshops, but she preferred to do factors the ideal way feasible and not be confined by the rules of companies she signed up with.

She said some of the dealerships do not execute the 120-level test on automobiles when they appear in for repairs as they really should, simply because they are chasing income and lack the passion of correcting cars and trucks and making absolutely sure it does not occur again with the same or a related trouble the up coming time.

She has hired 3 employees she thinks share her vision.

“We goal for at least 3 cars a day due to the fact we do not want to rush repairing anyone’s automobile.

“Even following seven a long time, I am even now striving to confirm that ladies are able mechanics,” stated Petzer.

“Today, nearly 90% of males who have brought their cars to me do not want to take them to any other mechanic mainly because they have found what I do, as a substitute of judging excellent by gender.

“The plan desires to change in South Africa.

“Yes, it is a male-dominated business but it doesn’t signify that females can not do it,” stated Petzer.

Sheplans to hire more products to rapid-monitor the complete restore method but will remain very careful of the proper processes ahead of repairs even start off.

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