# Female-Only Repair Shops Hilary Noack is Crowdfunding to Open an All Girls Auto Shop in Toronto By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-auto-shop References: [blogto](http://www.blogto.com/city/2015/02/toronto_mechanic_hopes_to_open_all_female_auto_shop/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ink-iron-all-girls-auto-body-shop) A Toronto-based mechanic is trying to open an all girls auto shop. Currently fundraising on crowdfunding site Indiegogo, Hilary Noack and her proposed auto body repair shop Ink & Iron will offer employment opportunities exclusively to [qualified women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-science-is-everything). The auto body repair technician also hopes to recruit and train more young female apprentices "in a nurturing and uplifting environment so that they can be the best they can be." The all girls auto shop will offer complete auto body repair services, a friendly and well-trained staff and a unique, customer-focused business. This is an exciting opportunity for women to take ownership in a typically male-dominated field. Recently, [female entrepreneurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allfemale-racing) have established ventures like female-only football pubs and [female-focused tech camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiring-drive-2025) to achieve breakthrough in other industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Female-only Repair Shops:** A trend towards the creation of women-only or women-focused shops is emerging as a disruptive innovation in traditionally male-dominated fields - **Crowdfunding:** Aspiring entrepreneurs are turning towards crowdfunding to gain support and funding for their niche business ventures - **Female Empowerment:** Fostering an environment that supports female participation and advancement in male-dominated industries is a trend with potential for positive disruption. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry would benefit from the creation of female-only repair and maintenance shops to provide female customers with a comfortable and welcoming service experience - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms have an opportunity to cater to niche audiences such as female entrepreneurs seeking support for unique business ventures - **Apprenticeship Programs:** Efforts to recruit and train more young female auto technicians could benefit from the creation of women-only repair shops that support female participation and advancement in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Changemaker Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-explorer-mens-only-edition.md) - [Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bae.md) - [Female-Focused Toronto Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-girl-social-club.md) - [Female Chef Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-women.md) - [Women-Focused Sports Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-womens-sports-store.md) - [Gendered Building Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-built-that-1.md) - [Female-Led Nightlife Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightcap.md) - [Book-Shaped Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hot-girl-toolkit.md) - [Gender-Neutral Hair Removal Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genderneutral-hair-removal-services.md)