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Hey there, Shecanic road tripper! Before you hit the open road for that epic getaway or college send-off, let's ensure your car is as ready as your playlist. Here's your go-to guide to keep your ride smooth, safe, and stress-free. Take a Test Drive Start with a short drive around your neighborhood. Listen and feel for anything unusual: Brakes : Any squeaking, pulling, or shaking?
Sponsored by Renewable Fuels Association We know you care about the environmentand so do I. I understand not everyone is ready (or able) to shell out thousands of dollars on a newer, eco-friendly car. The good news? You dont have to. Theres a simple, affordable way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money without upgrading your ride. Enter Ethanol 15 (E15).
Dashboard emojis (a.k.a. warning lights) can be straight-up confusing. One day, youre cruising down the road, and suddenly, a tiny glowing symbol pops up on your dashboard. What does it mean? Should you pull over immediately or can it wait? Good news: You dont need to memorize all of them. Instead, think of your dashboard emojis like a stoplightred, yellow, and green.
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April is Car Care Month the perfect time to invest in your ride. Spring is here, and I can already feel the wind in my hair as I dream of a shotgun ride down the highway with my best friend! Can you feel it too? The warmth of the sun, the open road. Its a reminder that spring is also the perfect time to think about how we care for our cars. April is Car Care Month, and theres no better time to set a plan in motion before summer road trips take off.
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Springs Around the CornerThat Means Girls Auto Clinic Workshops Are Back! Our unique, in-demand workshops are going strong as we enter our 12th year of facilitating our FREE Monthly Car Care Workshops ! Weve helped over 3,000 women become SHECANICS, and this year, were doing it even bigger! We know whats on your mind how the heck do you sign up for a Girls Auto Clinic Car Care Workshop?
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Press Play: Patrice teaches Girl Scouts about cars! At Girls Auto Clinic, every day is an opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation of empowered women. This Women’s Month, we had the privilege of hosting eight Girl Scouts from Troop 2508 in Chalfont, PA. On March 28th, these bright third-grade young ladies, who are students at Butler Elementary, embarked on a journey into the world of automotive repair and innovation.
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Hey shecanics, family and friends. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! There is so much we have learned and accomplished together at Girls Auto Clinic Repair Center. There is still so much more to do to educate and empower women and girls through their cars. Here are SEVEN ways to show your support for our mission: Book An Appointment at our repair center.
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Lately, I’ve been getting questions from our #sheCANic community and friends wondering if they should buy a device to read the codes set off by the dreaded check engine light. There is so much confusion about the check engine or malfunction indicator light (MIL) that many drivers don’t understand why it is there and how it works. This leads to drivers feeling taken advantage of and powerless.
Girls Auto Clinic recipient of $10K from Visa & IFundWomen Black Women-Owned Business Grant Program Whoa! I am SO proud to announce that I have been selected as a recipient of the Visa & IFundWomen Black Women-Owned Business Grant Program. It is a honor to be among incredibly smart and creative women entrepreneurs! Thanks to Visa & IFundWomen, I have access to a $10K grant and an IFW annual coaching membership!
Today we would like to highlight someone important to Girls Auto Clinic that has been working as our trusted advisor. Her expertise has helped us reach lengths we couldn’t imagine! We now want to say from the bottom of our hearts, “Thank You for the Lessons”. They soon will be leaving and working under the Biden Administration. That person is Dr. Vanessa Z.
Today we would like to start the first Friday in Black History Month with a highlight of an amazing organization called WOCAN!This organization was founded by women of color, to support women of color. This historic non-profit is the first auto organization that caters to women of color and their growth, along with their development as well. The founders are all very successful women who believe that there should be more representation and support in the automotive industry.
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Hello Girls Auto Clinic and shecanic friends and family. First, I want to start by saying I hope everyone is safe and healthy. So many of us have suffered tragedy in the past 18 months. What a blessing it is to wake up every morning and be able to hug our loved ones. I am grateful for each and every one of you who have supported Girls Auto Clinic and our vision to empower women over the years.
Guess what's just around the corner? I don't even want to say the words win.ter. Ok, I like the word Christmas. But after that, I want to go straight to flowers blooming, bees buzzing, and no bulky jackets! However (eye roll), I'll be in Philly area for 2021-2022 winter season unless I win the lottery tonight. I need to get my VW Jetta, Alex (That's what I call her.
No shipping required! Girls Auto Clinic provides practical and unique gifts to give your loved ones this Holiday Season. You’ll be a hit with your friends and family with these useful products and services. Some our gifts are digital so they require not shipping. No need to worry about when your gift will arrive! Check out the following gifts that make perfect stocking stuffers and are great for those hard-to-buy for loved ones.
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Happy Birthday to us! Here’s what’s happening at Girls Auto Clinic in year 6! Happy New Year, Shecanics, friends, and GAC family! Six years in business is a blessing. We wouldn't be here without your belief in us and your faith in women. Thank you, Philly, Upper Darby, Delaware County, for supporting us through the ups and downs of running a business and surviving COVID!
Updated Jan 30th, 2023 We’ve got some cold winter weather coming through, so I wanted to refresh this 9-year-old blog with a common cold weather issue for many vehicle owners. My doors, locks, door handles, windows, wipers, etc are frozen and won’t move. How do I de-ice them? Winter is tough on cars, and the cold-hearted weather always hits us when we least expect it.
Auto Airheads Unite! One of the more frequent questions I get from women about their cars is, “How do I de-fog my windshield?” Auto airhead Patrice has been there. I was driving home from work after a gloomy, rainy day when all my car windows began to fog up. Suddenly I’m in a desperate situation, and I start to panic. I can’t see out the windshield, the wipers aren’t removing the fog, and I’m fumbling around with the Air and Temperature controls.
For Women’s History Month, a group of super rad ladies visited Girls Auto Clinic to learn the importance of self-investment! The Delcastle Leading Ladies Empowerment Group at Delcaste Technical High School in Wilmington, Delaware, a club focused on empowering young women to pursue their goals, visited Girls Auto Clinic Thursday, March 16, 2023. It was an excellent opportunity for women students in auto-tech and auto-body to observe women leading and working within the industry.
Give mom something she'll remember with Auto Love from Girls Auto Clinic this year. We created thoughtful and unique gifts designed with moms in mind that are sure to put a smile on her face. Plus, our 5-star and award-winning services will make her car feel like new and give her a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment! Let her know how much you care by spoiling her with Auto Love this Mother's Day!
When you think of famous inventors and pioneers in the automotive industry, names like Henry Ford and Karl Benz might come to mind. However, did you know that many of the modern conveniences we take for granted in our cars today were actually invented by women? From windshield wipers to car heaters, women have made significant contributions to the automotive industry throughout history.
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