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Being "Certified Female Friendly®" adds a new dimension to customer service.  Not that we at AutoAid in Van Nuys California haven't been Female Friendly for the past 31 years in business, but becoming an AskPatty.com Certified shop has enhanced our presence in the independent automotive service arena. Primarily, it has given me an EDGE in marketing my shop to women in the community, in that just the mere mention of being Certified Female Friendly brings comfort to women who in the past have dreaded going to a mechanic without a male figure at their side for fear of being "ripped off". Women appreciate the fact that AutoAid staff has taken the time to train to be better listeners, maintain cleaner shops and be patient with their needs. We have also benefited greatly by Jody DeVere's supreme knowledge of Social Media Marketing and her willingness to share that knowledge on a personal basis. It's the sign of the times and either you get on board or you'll be left behind.

Jack Bulko
AutoAid
www.autoaidrescue.com
Ph# 818-901-1113
Cell# 805-279-0008
Fax# 818-901-1761

Partnering with AskPatty.com is the best business decision I made since I bought this business 3 years ago.  My business vision always included being a car business that was safe, honest and welcoming to women.  But just telling people we were female friendly did not mean anything, and most women I spoke with were skeptical that it was just a gimmick or hype on my part.  So I concluded I needed to have credibility and credentials that would independently confirm and legitimize our focus on women as customers. 
 
Our success as an AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly® repair shop has been incredible.  As more women have become customers and confirmed we are "for real" the word continues to get out.  I was invited to join the local NAWBO Chapter, (one of three men) and the Rochester Women's Network (currently the only male member).  Both groups have openly embraced and engaged me in their organizations and provided behind the scenes help and ideas to further connect with women and grow my business.  We have also received lots of press coverage as the press as gotten word of our business.
 
Last but not least is the staff at AskPatty.com.  They have been a big source of ideas, help, inspiration and feedback as I continue to make this journey. Getting certified is just the beginning of the relationship with AskPatty.com.  They are with you for the long hall, and I feel like my AskPatty.com support has developed into long distance friendships. 
 
Jerry Elman, Owner
Schoen Place Auto
NYS's Only "Female Certified" Auto Repair Shop
319 East Chestnut Street
East Rochester, NY  14445
Phone:  585-381-1970
www.schoenplaceauto.com

"Partnering with Ask Patty has been a transformative experience for our company.  What started, as an interest in better serving our female customers has now become our passion.  Our marketing initiatives have taken on a new level of energy and excitement.  Our retail showrooms are being renovated.  We have grown our social media presence.  The Ask Patty team is sincere in their mission and continues to coach us and help us grow.  Together I feel we are changing the world, one shop at a time. " 

Julie Scroggins, Owner, Waukegan Tire
www.waukegantire.net

Community Tire & Auto Service Specialist facilties are proud to partner with AskPatty.com. We have found the relationship since joining this Female Directed marketing has boosted our awareness in our female customer base and our awareness in the Communities we Serve. Thank you for your insight, constant training, updating and educating this ever changing market!

Patty Fleischmann
Co-Owner
Community Tire & Auto Repair

I have had the pleasure of working with Jody DeVere and her team of experts at AskPatty.com Inc. for the past year here at Mountain View Tire. In working with the AskPatty.com team, it has opened my eyes to the detailed attention and focus that female customers have to come to expect and quite frankly, deserve. It is no secret that female shoppers are predominant financial decision makers, more today than they have ever been. We literally see more female than male customers. Ask Patty.com has shown us ways to connect, identify with and retain this huge customer base. The AskPatty.com micro website drives female consumers to our outlets and provides the user a wealth of automotive knowledge and insight. There are way too many benefits too list. I have personally met with Jody DeVere on several occasions and Jody constantly pursues ideas to help me build trust and relationships with customers through the communities we serve. I am proud to display the AskPatty.com member logo in store windows. We truly value our relationship with the AskPatty.com team.

Mike Mitsos
Mountain View Tire
Owner/Vice President

AskPatty and Jody Devere are awesome! They are excellent to work with and have really helped us reach out to our female clients. Curry's Auto Service has been as partner with AskPatty for over one year now. They help us train our Managers to communicate more effectively with our female customers as well as market more effectively. The website is also a great reference for anybody looking to learn more about their cars. 5 Stars!!

Matt Curry
Owner
Curry's Auto Service

AskPatty.com has been with us for over three and a half years. The training we received from AskPatty.com and the positive PR helped us maintain sales and superior customer service in an unfortunate economic period. They provided professional service and a quality relationship that has stayed with us. We here at Puente Hills Hyundai are grateful for their fantastic service and the amazing product that they offer whose return on investment has no limits. We are definitely proud members of the AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly Dealers.

Cheri Watters
General Manager
Puente Hills Hyundai