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Mosé Auto is an oasis that offers every car service imaginable

The Seattle Times·Niki Stojnic Special to The Seattle Times·about 1 month ago
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WHEN MARIAJOSÉ “MOSÉ” BARRERA got into the auto repair business many years ago, her Seattle shop, Mosé Auto, was one of the only woman- and queer-owned garages in the area. Back then, her male employees would get taunted by other auto professionals about working for a woman. In that climate, Barrera built Mosé as a kind of oasis that puts anxious car owners at ease and invites community gathering. Now located deep in the industrial, no-frills part of Georgetown, the shop’s front office features a rainbow painted roll-up door and signage, potted plants, comfy faux leather seating, and a wall displaying framed depictions of flowers and Seattle scenes by Seattle artist Nikki Jabbora-Barber. Monday through Friday, the shop offers nearly every automotive service you can think of. On weekends, it’s a space for get-togethers, classes and other events — not necessarily car-related.…

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