autoNiche in the media

 

Frustrated Customer Opens Her Own Auto Shop

Fed up and tired of being ripped off when she took her car to be serviced, Emily Chung decided to do something about it. Read the full article in the Toronto Observer - by Nick Pescod - Published Oct 17, 2011

 

Yummy Mummy Club - Check out the Mini-Countryman!

Join host, Emily Chung, a mom of two and owner of AutoNiche Women's Auto Repair Service, as she test rides a Mini-Countryman over a few days and reports on how it measures up to the busy mom's lifestyle.

 

 

Yummy Mummy Club - Webisode 1 of 3

Join host, Emily Chung, a mom of two and owner of AutoNiche Women's Auto Repair Service, as she takes three Yummy Mummy Club contestants for a spin.

 

 

Yummy Mummy Club - Webisode 2 of 3

We don’t want rising gas prices to ruin your summer plans. That’s why we’ve partnered with Shell to show you four simple ways to ensure your car uses gas more efficiently. Join mechanic mummy Emily Chung, owner of AutoNiche Women’s Auto Repair Service, for gas-saving tips that are easy on your car and your credit card.

 

 

Yummy Mummy Club - Webisode 3 of 3

According to our resident mummy mechanic, Emily Chung, owner of AutoNiche Women's Auto Repair Service, a car that's clocked 100,000 KM is still considered young -- if it's well taken care of. So, here's all the info you'll need to keep your car from driving 'over the hill.'

 

 

The Marilyn Denis Show

Watch us on CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show. June 1/11 @ 10am

From deciphering your dashboard symbols to changing a tire, we examine mechanic basics every woman needs to know.

 

University of Waterloo Alumni Profile

Emily is interviewed by Beth Bohnert in UW Alumni enewsletter

 

24 Hours - Toronto Edition

Read the Woman on Wheels "Garage get's a woman's touch" article by Sharon Aschaiek

 

 

Breakfast Television

As seen on Breakfast Television, Feb 24, 2010. We spent the morning with Jennifer Valentyne's Live Eye crew going over some basic car care procedures. Special thanks to a few customers who rose up early in the morning to come by the shop.

 

View the pictures in the Gallery.

 

 

Thanks to Jon of Moxi Photography for a fantastic event coverage!.

 

 

York Region News

10 minutes with Emily Chung

 

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CBC Radio 1, 99.1 FM, Metro Morning Program

autoNiche owner/operator Emily chats with CBC Metro Morning host Andy Barrie about being a girl mechanic

10 minutes with Emily Chung

 

For RealPlayer

For Windows Media Player

This version is longer, bear with us through the initial traffic watch, but you get a wonderful jazz song at the end. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Ontario Links

 

Skills Ontario

Skills Work! For Women Networking Dinners

For young women in grades 9-12, these inspiring career exploration events foster a positive environment, as well as an opportunity to meet and network with tradeswomen from their community.

 

 

Centennial College – School of Transportation

Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Individuals wanting to start apprenticeship training but who may have trouble finding a sponsoring employer. This program is also offered for women only.

 

 

 

Ontario Ministry of Training

Pathways to Apprenticeship

 

 

OYAP

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

A school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools. Full-time students in Grades 11 and 12 earn cooperative education credits through work placements in skilled trades.