Recognizing the importance of cars

Published 9:16 am Friday, June 17, 2016

Katy Garcia of Austin enjoys working with the customers at Sanderson Auto.  - Emily Wangen/Albert Lea Tribune

Katy Garcia of Austin enjoys working with the customers at Sanderson Auto. – Emily Wangen/Albert Lea Tribune

Sanderson auto service writer says she likes understanding cars

Q: What is your name, age and residence?

A: Katy Garcia, 33, Austin

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Q: Where do you work and what is your title?

A: Sanderson Auto as a service writer

 

Q: What interests you about automobiles?

A: Cars are so important to our everyday lives. I like understanding what makes them move.

 

Q: What is your favorite car make and model?

A: 1967 Shelby GT 500

 

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working with the customers

 

Q: Have you always wanted to work with automobiles? Why or why not?

A: I kind of fell into the industry

 

Q: What is your favorite memory working with automobiles? 

A: There are too many to name. Any time I’m able to help out people who need their vehicle.

 

Q: Where did you grow up?

A: I grew up in Albert Lea

 

Q: What are your hobbies?

A: I enjoy spending time with my kids. I love being outside this time of year.

 

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Black beans and rice. Roasted pig.

 

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: “Die Hard”

 

Q: What is one interesting fact about you?

A: I speak Spanish fluently.