Monthly Archives: December 2009

Is it time for insurance brokers to fight back?

Posted on December 30, 2009 by foxysteph

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has just published some best practice advice to act as guidance for insurance providers, brokers and insurance comparison websites who sell insurance products including car insurance for women drivers. This guidance states that customers … Continue reading →

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How garages can win new business in 2010

Posted on December 22, 2009 by foxysteph

Despite the doom and gloom of 2010 there are new market opportunities just around the corner that many garages may not have considered yet. For example, more motorists than ever are keeping cars longer and need trustworthy garages to keep … Continue reading →

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Festive greetings from Bankside Garage Leeds

Posted on December 17, 2009 by foxysteph

As we wind down towards Christmas it’s good to see some festive cheer in evidence – thanks to Bankside garage in Leeds reminding us of their female friendly FOXY Choice credentials. Of course it isn’t necessary to employ women for … Continue reading →

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Sponsorship plea for two young female racing drivers

Posted on December 13, 2009 by foxysteph

Now that we have two British Formula One racing champions how much longer till we see a woman driver taking podium places at a big racing event that gets serious recognition. Not long I predict if the two young female … Continue reading →

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Why not go bowling whilst your car is serviced in Norwich?

Posted on December 13, 2009 by foxysteph

Female friendly Kelly Clarke garage in North Walsham, Norwich is a part of the FOXY Choice network and provides local members of FOXY Lady Drivers Club with quarterly car fitness checks as part of their annual subscription. Over and above … Continue reading →

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Garages don’t have to be women only to be female friendly

Posted on December 3, 2009 by foxysteph

The majority of women feel intimidated taking their car to the garage and many would prefer female only garages, a new poll has revealed. So says  Diamond Insurance who asked more than 4,000 women from across the country and found … Continue reading →

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Wise motorsport fan Zoe wins Ford Award

Posted on December 3, 2009 by foxysteph

Well done engineering student Zoe Burton! Zoe is the seventh winner of the FORD WISE (Women Into Science and Engineering) prize that recognises exceptional women studying engineering and promotes engineering as a career. Zoe is studying mechanical engineering at the … Continue reading →

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A great female friendly garage choice in Southampton

Posted on December 3, 2009 by foxysteph

A growing number of women are opening garages or getting majorly involved in the way they are run. This is a good thing. As a recently appointed Women’s Business Ambassador in the South East I am keen to promote female … Continue reading →

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