Episode 120 James Here! Welcome to the PowerWorks Podcast, where I talk to Glenn Power, the owner of PowerWorks Auto, about all things car-related. 🚘 In this episode, we discuss how to get the best service for your car when you visit the garage. 🛠 We share some practical tips on communicating effectively with the mechanic and avoiding common pitfalls. 🙌 We also talk about the different types of garages and mechanics in Dubai and how to choose the best one for your car. 🚙 We explain the importance of respecting the mechanic’s profession and expertise and avoiding being ripped off or conned by unscrupulous ones. 😡 We also share some insights on how to deal with gender stereotypes and biases in the automotive industry, especially for women customers who may feel intimidated or discriminated by some mechanics. 💪 We encourage women to be confident and assertive when talking to mechanics and to seek out reputable and trustworthy garages. 👍 Finally, we wrap up our conversation by discussing alternative ways to power vehicles, such as biodiesel, water fuel and wood chips. 🌱 We also mention some of the challenges and limitations of these methods. 🤔 We also share our love for Volkswagen vans and their popularity among our customers. 🚌 We discuss some of the quirks and complexities of these vehicles and how they are fun to drive and repair. 😂 Takeaways: - Make an appointment and stick to it, especially in the morning when the workshop is less busy. ⏰ - Give as much detail as possible about the problem you have with your car to help the mechanic diagnose and fix it. 🔎 - Respect the mechanic’s profession and expertise, and avoid being ripped off or conned by unscrupulous ones. 👏 - Be confident and assertive when talking to mechanics and seek out reputable and trustworthy garages. 💯 - Explore alternative ways to power vehicles, such as biodiesel, water fuel and wood chips. 🌎 - Enjoy driving and repairing Volkswagen vans. 🚐 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podaholiks/message