I wonder if it is taboo for a woman to know about cars.. I know how an engine is put togther, can name parts and what they do. I know a big block from a small block. I know makes model and years of cars. I help my dad and husband work on thier cars. And I do mine. Its what I do and I love it. Some of my knowledge ranges beyond what some men know. Is it taboo for women to know? What do you think?
2006-08-24 07:58:38 · 14 answers · asked by All I have to do is dream... 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
No, it is not. It is just that most men feel that it is a man's place to know about mechanical things and it is hard to find a man that will acknowledge that a woman can know as much as he.
I have the same problem with electronics. I am lucky that my husband encourages me to continue my education.
I say go to school for the thing you love to do and you will be a happier person for and about it.
2006-08-24 08:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gabe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife has rebuilt her 1969 VW bug. She once got into an argument with a guy at NAPA who was trying to sell her $8.00 Sparkplugs. She insisted she needed the $1.00 ones and the $8.00 were a waste of money. She eventually asked to talk to the manager, and told him that the sales person was treating her like a dumb blonde who didn't know anything about cars, when it was very obvious that she was a dumb blonde who knew a lot about cars. This made everyone laugh and now she gets a discount whenever she goes there.
Now she always makes sure she has exactly what she needs written down with serial and/or stock number and the price she found online before she goes anywhere else.
2006-08-24 15:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by cirestan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not at all!!!. I work in an Auto repair shop along side all the techs. I have learned lots of good info. about cars. The techs are always happy when our woman customers understand their vehicles and know about them.
2006-08-24 15:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by llgriff2 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! Women can know just as much if not more about cars than men. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you should be embarrassed about it. Good for you, I say!
2006-08-24 15:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Any man can appreiciate a woman that can change her own oil and not let the radiator run out of water and burn up her dam car. And I bet you can cook good ,too.
Thanks! You are a credit to your species!.
2006-08-27 23:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by randyrich 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope not a taboo. However it is really hot!
My wife is the same way it shows that she has an interest in what her S.O. does.
2006-08-24 15:03:20 · answer #6 · answered by carlcampbelljr 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think it is great i think i love you to bad you are married some of the guys on here cant even tell you some of the parts of a engine
2006-08-24 15:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quit bragging. Its not taboo. I'm a 20 year old female mechanic. Just do what you do. Don't expect respect for it.
2006-08-24 15:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by murph_ltt 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Im on the same boat..
It just proves women can do the same things men can..sometimes better!
2006-08-24 15:05:13 · answer #9 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it's taboo to teach a woman about cars, i think it shows she wants to be independent
2006-08-28 06:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by Mark 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋