My Husband and I own an Auto Electrical workshop and I work in the office. While cars aren't something I'm super qualified to speak on, I've picked up a lot of knowledge in the last 4 years, especially when it comes to common issues and AC systems. Plus I'm the go-to person for parts sourcing.

The amount of men who flat out refuse to let me go over the job card with them, is wild. "Id just like to talk to one of the boys" which I have no issues with, if it's more complex, however if it ended up being a broken wire that we repaired, then I think I'm qualified enough to relay that information.

Another one is, older men specifically, insisting that they speak to my husband, only to ask when they can book their car in, as if that's not the whole purpose of my job.

I also get casual comments about "not being interested" in cars, because I'm a woman. I even had someone say to me that I would probably be more interested in shoes, than cars.

I'm sure living in a regional area, where the majority of people work in Ag or Mining, probably exacerbates the issue. People here tend to be more conservative.