Monthly Archives: September 2010

Female friendly garage in Cheadle

Posted on September 18, 2010 by foxysteph

Sometimes you get a lot more for your money than you might realise at first glance. When looking for a garage in Cheadle for example. To begin with, you might think that AA Silencers was a fairly standard garage in … Continue reading →

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I know how you feel Jamie

Posted on September 17, 2010 by foxysteph

Congratulations Jamie and Jules and welcome to new baby Buddy Oliver. Reading what Jamie said about all the oestrogen in his household (and secretly hoping for a son after three beautiful daughters) reminded me of how I felt when landing … Continue reading →

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BBC Watchdog Kwik-Fit mauling good for garage future

Posted on September 17, 2010 by foxysteph

Oh dear. Kwik-Fit took a mauling from BBC Watchdog last night. As Annie put it, for their dishonesty and negligence. After the disappointing Which? garage findings so recently isn’t it time that the bad businesses are named and shamed so … Continue reading →

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Used car log book scam in Herts

Posted on September 16, 2010 by foxysteph

All women drivers need to be on the alert when buying a used car.  Hertfordshire Trading Standards officers have uncovered a new second-hand car scam; fake service logbooks which are readily available on the internet. An up to date logbook … Continue reading →

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Same, same – dodgy used car dealers thrive

Posted on September 15, 2010 by foxysteph

Dodgy used car dealers are thriving in tough economic times, often at the expense of innocent female motorists. Used car complaints are up by 18% in the first 6 months of 2010 and motorists are paying an average repair bill … Continue reading →

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