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Mia Bevacqua is the Chief Mechanic and Technical Writer at CarParts.com. Car Parts has been in business for over 25 years and is your best online source for finding the right car parts faster and easier. With over 17 years of industry experience, she is an automotive subject-matter expert holding a bachelor’s degree in Advanced Automotive Systems as well as an impressive list of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications including: Master Automobile Technician (A1-A9), Master Medium Heavy Truck Technician (T1-T8), L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, L2 Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist, and L3 Light Duty Hybrid Electric Vehicle Specialist. Throughout her career, Mia has applied her skills toward automotive failure analysis inspections, consulting, diagnostic software development, and of course, writing.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • American Collectors Insurance • Autogeek • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Mia’s parents have been the most influential people in her life. When Mia was an apprentice she trained under Greg and Bill who were great mentors in her career growth.
CHALLENGES
When she was young she was the only woman working in the automotive repair sector. Seek out female mentors to help you work through challenging times.
SPECIAL VEHICLES
2005 Prius, she bought that wasn’t running and she fixed and has served her well.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space Time and Motion by Sean Carroll
ASE Study Guieds and Practice Tests by Cengage
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.