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A report on a garage in Hennigsdorf, Germany, that is owned and managed by women and employs only women mechanics.
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At first glance, there seems nothing unusual about this garage just outside Berlin, but look closer and you might notice a distinct lack of testosterone. Señorita Maria is the only place in Germany where the sales, advice and repairs are all done by women.My father owned a garage. I worked here while I was studying, and I noticed that women weren’t promoted and didn’t get the jobs they went for. Gradually, the idea came to me to start a garage which only employs women.Janine[?] heard about this place through friends. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty, taking care of ...

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