An automotive technician in San Diego, California, is using her skills to introduce other women into the trade, reports Fox 5 San Diego.

In 2008, Talena Handley participated in the Honda PACT program, and a year later became an automotive technician. From 2008 through 2010, she worked in several racing series such as Rolex, F430 Challenge, and Redline.

Since then, she’s launched Girlie Garage: an automotive consulting and education program that helps new and young drivers learn about their vehicles and how to take care of them.

Girlie Garage’s mission is summed up in its slogan: empower, education, consult. Handley aims to equip young women with the knowledge they need to avoid being taken advantage of and so that they can have informed discussions about their vehicles with other techs.

Handley conducts three-hour workshop sessions where attendees learn about basic automotive safety and maintenance, how to communicate with a technician, and how to handle emergencies. In addition, she also offers automotive consulting to help drivers make the best decisions for their vehicles and budget.

“They have the words and the lingo to make sure that they’re having those educated conversations with mechanics,” said Handley of her workshop sessions.