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Auto mechanic LUCILLE TREGANOWAN

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Lucille Treganowan began working as a bookkeeper in an auto repair shop in 1960.
1960 · start of bookkeeper role
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Lucille Treganowan opened her own auto repair shop by 1973.
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2: Auto mechanic LUCILLE TREGANOWAN. Her book, "Lucille's Car Care," (Hyperion) is an easy-to-understand guide to auto maintenance and repair. She began as a bookkeeper in an auto repair shop in 1960 and became involved in every aspect of the business. Eventually, her strong communication skills and grasp of repair theory led to a partnership in the shop. By 1973, she had opened her own shop. Today, she is one of the foremost experts on auto repair and has her own cable show, "Lucille's Car Clinic." (Home and Garden Network)(THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES AFTER THE 1:00 FL

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