Genesis Autoworks founder, Nick Manolis with apprentices Emily Wilson (left) and Crystal Muller (right)
WOMEN IN THE WORKSHOP HELP DRIVE GROWTH AT GENESIS AUTOWORKS
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ENESIS AUTOWORKS IS a business on the rise. Founded in April 2020 by Nick Manolis, Genesis offers general servicing and maintenance services across all vehicle brands and has expanded from its first workshop site in the Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo to comprise three locations across the city. Considering the month and year it was established - just as the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns were first being felt - the 16 | Motor Trader March 2022
growth of the business (and there are plans for further expansion) has been dramatic. COVID-19 could actually be credited with playing a part in the Genesis Autoworks success story. The automotive repair sector was deemed an essential industry during the early pandemic lockdowns so was spared mandatory closure, and with the public looking to follow social distancing guidelines and steering clear of public transport and ridesharing services, the humble car became
