I have just finished reading BDN’s January issue, and the article headed “Finding More Female Mechanics”, in which it said Zenith Motorcycles is the trade’s only female-owned and operated motorcycle dealer. Can I point out that I have been running and owning TB Oliver’s Garage since March 2010, and my customers love the idea that a female runs their garage, both from the attention to detail point of view and also the female-to-female interaction. There is no such thing as a stupid question in our establishment! I have four mechanics, all male, aged from 19-65 years, and cover MOT classes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
I have not employed any female mechanics in my business, but never say never!
I am a keen motorcyclist and attend the TT each year with my husband, Dave, who has been my pillion now for 20 plus years! Thank you, your magazine keeps me in touch with how others are getting on in the trade.
Wendy Oliver
TB Oliver Ltd, Denholm, nr Hawick