Whether you are new to car maintenance or more experienced the struggle of finding a mechanic that you trust is not an easy process. 

Until now. 

In today’s episode we talk to Carmen Kaethler, Carmen is a busy mom of two beautiful girls, as well as a Guider of a Guide & Pathfinder unit for Girl Guides of Canada. She is a founder of Macaroni Kid Publisher Mom where she brings families and local businesses together to grow a community where every family can experience all that the Winnipeg Area has to offer. Carmen loves camping with her kids, and going on road trips in their Dodge Caravan! Listen in as Carmen talks about a time when she wasn’t sure her car would make it home, how she feels empowered with her car, and even how she navigated finding a new mechanic when her trusted mechanic moved away. 

Grab a notebook and pen as we go over the 5 questions you should ask every mechanic to maintain control and feel comfortable about the services you are paying for. You’ll learn how applying these questions will give you confidence and assurance in every car interaction you have. Also, how important it is to trust your instincts when something doesn’t seem exactly right. Listen in as Carmen gives her own advice on how you can confidently handle any car issue that comes your way.

Statistics say that 65% of drivers in the United States are women, so now more than ever we need to step up and take responsibility for our cars and their maintenance!  For more resources or to join our community of strong women empowering each other in car care check out the links below!! 

 

More of What We Talk About:

• How to prepare for car emergencies when you are alone
• A moment when Carmen realized she needed to learn about her car
• Trusting your instinct and walking away
• How you can find the right mechanic
• 5 Questions to ask your mechanic
• Double-checking your mechanic’s work 
• Why you should never agree to something that’s not on paper
• Showing up with confidence even if you don’t feel it
• A moment Carmen felt empowered with her car
• Carmen’s dream car
• And much more!

 

LINKS:

 

 Website:

 

• https://ladieskarcare.com 

 

Social:

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladieskarcare/

• Instagram:http://instagram.com/ladieskarcare

 

 

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:14 Welcome back, get to know Carmen!
• 1:28 A scary car situation Carmen lived through
• 3:42 Learning the ins and outs of your car is key
• 6:40 Never be scared to walk away
• 8:33 Finding the right mechanic
• 14:28 A surprising stat about female drivers
• 15:00 A time when Carmen felt empowered with her car
• 17:18 Lean into your discomfort and learn more about your car
• 17:57 Carmen’s favorite car
• 20:23 Don’t forget to join our community!