Monthly Archives: May 2009

Vauxhall could be a British brand to be proud of

Posted on May 30, 2009 by foxysteph

If we can privatise banks why not Vauxhall Motors? If we can subsidise new car sales, why not a British brand? If we want to help the British economy out of recession, why not shore up British jobs? If we … Continue reading →

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Female friendly garage choices for consumers

Posted on May 30, 2009 by foxysteph

I heard on the radio this am that Consumer Direct is back campaigning for regulation in the UK garage services industry. It would appear that the latest car ‘service and repair’ code has yet to hit the spot for independent … Continue reading →

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Welcome OFT study into used car market

Posted on May 25, 2009 by foxysteph

It’s no surprise to me that women drivers are more apprehensive than men in garages and car dealers.  It’s not just that we feel unwelcome in many of them but it’s also because we are so often the butt of … Continue reading →

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The Lady Magazine gets foxy

Posted on May 25, 2009 by foxysteph

I loved the article in the Telegraph this weekend about The Lady Magazine getting an online makeover. When FOXY Lady Drivers Club was in its infancy we ran a competition for The Lady readers having been encouraged by their Media … Continue reading →

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Some car dealers are like MPs

Posted on May 17, 2009 by foxysteph

Like most hard working people the thought of politicians on the fiddle at tax payers expense is a sickening realisation and ‘something needs to be done’ although few of us have any power to do anything with our vote when … Continue reading →

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Foxy motorists need more not less choice

Posted on May 12, 2009 by foxysteph

I see that the Brighton Argus has picked up on this long standing industry concern – that in 2010  car manufacturers might be able to use EU legislation to actively prevent independent garages from access to the technical information that … Continue reading →

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Women car buyers get a better deal

Posted on May 9, 2009 by foxysteph

I am not surprised that the nice people at  Parker’s are finding that most car buyers know they can negotiate a better deal outside the new car scrappage scheme than from within its confines.  We’ve known for ages that women … Continue reading →

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Drive-in movie for women drivers in Poole

Posted on May 2, 2009 by foxysteph

This is a great example of innovative and female friendly customer service designed for women drivers, organised by well qualified Dorset based garage workshop and car repairer near Poole. Not only do they have a memorable and highly appropriate name … Continue reading →

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A female friendly garage in Sheffield

Posted on May 1, 2009 by foxysteph

I am considering adding testimonials to the FOXY Choice website in 2010, having decided against this last year in the light of so many bland and evidently prompted endorsements that I find on other websites. In an industry where garages … Continue reading →

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