Yes there is a choice of garage, they aren’t all the same, some are better than others and it isn’t always as simple a choice as you might think.
For some females a dealership provides the peace of mind and service levels they expect for their car and money. For others looking for cheaper garage services perhaps, a good independent is likely to save them money. A bit like choosing M&S and Waitrose versus Asda and Tesco, we veer towards the one that we like the look of and which represents the best value for money for our car, the occasion and the budget.
I’d add that in an industry like the UK garage one where businesses don’t have to be regulated or mechanics qualified, it is extremely important to pick one that is measurably better than the rest; not just one that says it is. Your safety might depend on it.
If you want to do your homework about garage choices, measurable signs of quality and the criteria that makes one garage or dealership more female friendly than another, you want to read what an independent advisory service says – the following links will help you here.
A Good Garage Guide for women with advice and tips about buying MOT’s, car servicing and repairs.
Measurable signs of quality in UK garages today – confusing yes, when what we motorists need is just one ambitious standard
A new network of female friendly garages in the UK – if you know one that isn’t listed there, you are invited to pass on the contact so they can be invited to join and fill in the gaps.
The female friendly standard for garages and dealerships – so women can avoid being overcharged, patronised and sold products and services they don’t need.
Businesses that employ women in customer facing roles in garages and dealerships
When women know what to look for they can then cherry pick the businesses that commit to being the best and most female friendly; and steer clear of those that haven’t bothered to make that effort.
FOXY Steph
“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.”
Henry Ford
