In a study by the US Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are involved in their household’s car maintenance and repairs.
This shouldn’t surprise me really as we speak to women drivers about this on a daily basis yet I wouldn’t have said 90% in the UK yet. I think this might be because women are financially more foxy than men and are out to save money in this recession. And where the US goes we surely follow…
According to a recent US survey of more than 500 women, almost half incorrectly assumed that if you switched from conventional engine oil to synthetic oil you would do more miles between oil changes and save money.
Yes it’s true that if you use a quality motor oil in the right grade you’ll optimise fuel economy, and help save money by preventing costly engine damage BUT if you choose any old oil that doesn’t meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements and it is possible that women and men drivers alike could damage their car engine or even compromise any manufacturer warranty.
Which is another reason why FOXY Car Fitness Checks are so important because this allows FOXY approved female friendly garage professionals to look over your car on a regular basis and tell you what needs doing. There’s no cost for members of FOXY Lady Drivers Club and you’ll normally get a small discount on the likes of a MOT or car servicing too.
Why not try a female friendly garage to check out your car maintenance on a regular basis? It’s not a sexist thing – FOXY sets quality standards high so if there’s a garage listed near you at FOXY Choice it’ll be one of the very best for men too.
But it is about time we women started to get more involved in this area – we’ve delegated the job to men for too long and see what’s happened; no wonder the industry is so male oriented and few understand what we REALLY REALLY want…
FOXY Steph
