{"product_id":"mechanic-shop-femmes-guide-to-car-ownership-uncomplicating-cars-for-all-of-us-paperback","title":"Mechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership: Uncomplicating Cars for All of Us - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChaya M. Milchtein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to car ownership and maintenance intended for anyone--regardless of age, gender or experience.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When did you last pick up a book about cars? Typically written for men, particularly automotive enthusiasts and mechanics, these books rarely appeal to the everyday car owner. \u003ci\u003eMechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership\u003c\/i\u003e is different. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a country where economic injustices disproportionately impact marginalized people, particularly people of color and the LGBTQ+ community, a reliable car and an excellent relationship with a quality mechanic is vital to climb out of poverty. Chaya understands that a vehicle is an economic necessity that can provide access to career opportunities, financial security, and physical safety. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have--one that will last readers through a lifetime of car ownership.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChaya Milchtein \u003c\/b\u003eis an automotive educator, influencer, and founder of Mechanic Shop Femme. She unapologetically stands out in a crowd, flaunting her fashion sense while teaching about cars, traveling the world, and breaking all kinds of norms. Chaya made it her life's mission to educate women and queer people about their cars. She's dedicated her career to educating the average car owner, not automotive enthusiasts, about their cars - a career she found and built after aging out of the foster care system. She's taught her popular car classes at libraries, universities, non-profits, and businesses, including John Jay Criminal College, BMO Bank, and Vanderbilt University. Chaya has worked with national and international automotive brands, including CarMax, TireRack, iFixit, and Jerry.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eShe has been featured in AARP, NPR's \u003ci\u003eLifekit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOprah Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003e Car Talk, and \u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eShe's written for AAA's \u003ci\u003eVia Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParents Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShondaland\u003c\/i\u003e, and PBS's \u003ci\u003eNext Avenue\u003c\/i\u003e. Chaya lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her wife, tortoise, and black cat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 8.27 x 5.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700751339616,"sku":"9780316565516","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/mechanic-shop-femmes-guide-to-car-ownership-uncomplicating-cars-for-all-of-us-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}