Chaya Milchtein

Chaya Milchtein writes about cars, culture and queer life. She empowers people to do the impossible and be authentically themselves. Follow her @mechanicfemme.

Love

How to Plan a Wedding During COVID-19

Weddings look different this year. Follow these creative tips to make your special day a memorable — and safe — affair.

Living

10 Things You Need To Know About Car Crashes

Tips for navigating insurance claims and repairs in the aftermath of an automobile accident.

Work

Should You Consider a Career in the Auto Industry?

A guide to service, repair and sales jobs from an automotive educator.

Love

Here's What Asexual People Want You to Know

Voices from across the ace spectrum discuss their orientation and identity.

Living

Plus-Size Resale Stores Offer a Sustainable Way to Stay Fashionable

A look at six boutiques leading the charge.

Living

Why Quarantine Could Be Bad News for Your Car

Don't ignore your car just because you aren't going anywhere.

Money

How Can You Buy a Car During a Pandemic?

Virtual car buying allows you to keep your distance.

Living

Ady Del Valle: A Model for Change in the Big and Tall World

On fashion, body image and living life unapologetically.

Living

Do I Keep, Update or Discard Cultural Traditions I Grew Up With?

You don't have to do all the exploring alone.

Work

How I Became a Feminist Car Expert

In 6 years, I went from not caring about cars, to making a living teaching people about them.

Living

Should I Pour Hot Water on My Icy Windshield? Debunking Winter Car Care Myths

Definitely don't do that! Blast the defroster or try a glass deicer.

Living

Ready to Upgrade? How to Sell (or Donate) an Old Car

It's tempting to trade in your car, but you'll likely get a lot less money that way.