Monthly Archives: November 2009

Women drivers charged for accident car hire

Posted on November 9, 2009 by foxysteph

I know it’s a minefield and I am not an insurance expert but I have just been talking to a women driver who wanted to know her entitlement to a hire car; she was very distressed with the progress of … Continue reading →

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Women drivers smell a female friendly garage difference

Posted on November 8, 2009 by foxysteph

We are often told that women drivers go into a garage expecting to be ripped off or patronised and that this then makes them aggressive and, occasionally, challenging to deal with. Just imagine how off-putting this can be if you … Continue reading →

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Female friendly Google suggestions

Posted on November 7, 2009 by foxysteph

You’ll have noticed that when you start to type in a search, Google tries to be helpful listing your choices below so you can see how many searches have been made by others for specific terms. I think this service … Continue reading →

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Collison’s garage Portsmouth hires Can-Am bike to women

Posted on November 3, 2009 by foxysteph

As you might expect from a female friendly garage that has signed the FOXY Promise to never knowingly overcharge, patronise or sell women services they do not need or want, Collison’s garage at Waterlooville, Portsmouth almost bends over backwards to … Continue reading →

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Essex women save time and money booking MOTs online

Posted on November 3, 2009 by foxysteph

Female friendly garage Colbert Auto Services of Benfleet in Essex is offering local women drivers the opportunity to book their MOT online for just £45 representing a saving of some £8.  Colbert’s Kevin Jones knows that more and more women … Continue reading →

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Women are the main car carers in the US

Posted on November 2, 2009 by foxysteph

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 … Continue reading →

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Female friendly garage in Aberdeen offers chips…

Posted on November 2, 2009 by foxysteph

Female friendly Bosch Car Service garage AW Autotech in Aberdeen is doing its bit for local women drivers by working with FOXY Lady Drivers Club and offering their members a better local motoring deal including discounted MOT, servicing and repairs. … Continue reading →

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Is the garage Motor Code good enough?

Posted on November 1, 2009 by foxysteph

Believe it or not, FOXY is a supporter of the Motor Codes (service and repair) garage code within the trade but we do not think it is ready to promote to the general public even after 15 months. Certainly we … Continue reading →

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A garage photo speaks a thousand words

Posted on November 1, 2009 by foxysteph

In an industry that isn’t overly famous for being female friendly, FOXY Choice’s garage subscribers know that it’s the people that matter most in a business and that it’s very important to convey a friendly image at all times. Under … Continue reading →

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Garage offers helicopter rides while women wait…

Posted on November 1, 2009 by foxysteph

I never fail to be impressed by the entrepreneurship of some of FOXY Choice‘s female friendly garages, this time Natton Garage at Ashchurch near Tewkesbury. Not only do they  look after everyday runabouts like Fords and VWs for local women … Continue reading →

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