Jody Devere - Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women

  1. Interview with Audra Fordin who was the winner of the NYC 2011 small business of the year award. 2. Discuss summer driving and safety tips. 3. Discuss Turtle Wax Summer of Pride Contest. Audra Ford in is the Owner/operator of Great Bear Auto Repair and Auto Body Shop, and Instructor for "Women auto-know". Audra has been in the automotive industry all her life. Her business, has been in her family for 4 generations, and she is the first female to own and operate the shop. Audra's father used to take her to the shop on weekends to do filing and answering the phone. Her thirst for more experience grew. Audra holds professional licenses and certifications in a number of areas including ATTP (automotive training program), New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector, New York State Motorcycle Inspector, is certified in Air Conditioning Refrigerant, ASE certified, and serves on the advisory committee for Farmingdale Automotive Technology. Visit her online at http://www.greatbearautoshop.com