Hans Auto Industries

Hans Auto Industries is based in Anand Parbat, specifically at 9 A/10. This is a real industrial area, so it’s always loud and smells like metal and oil. Our workshop is where we spend the bulk of our time. It’s full of machines that have been running for years. My hands are almost always black from the grease, no matter how much I wash them. We deal with various auto parts, mostly just making things to order or fixing what’s broken. It’s a lot of grinding and welding. The floor is concrete and usually has a few oil stains that won't come out. We don't have a front desk or anyone to answer the phones; if you want us, you usually just walk in and yell over the noise of the machines. It’s a tough environment, especially when it gets hot in July. We take our tea breaks sitting on wooden crates near the entrance. The neighbors are all doing similar work, so there is always a lot of clanking and banging coming from every direction. We’ve been in Anand Parbat long enough to know how the whole system works here. It isn't a place for people who like to stay clean. We just focus on the parts we’re making and try to keep the machines from breaking down. It’s hard work, but it’s what we know how to do.