Tag Archives: bad garages

A temporary reprieve for the UK MOT

Posted on February 2, 2012 by foxysteph

Every year 35,000 cars are MOT’d at some 21,000 MOT centres. Thank goodness for that I say because the Government tells us that in 2010-11 44% of vehicles failed their MOT test initially and 28% of vehicles had one or … Continue reading →

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A foxy approach to garages

Posted on October 12, 2011 by foxysteph

Would garages be any better if they had more women in them to sort out the customer service side of things? It’s a thought… Based on everyday feedback from women drivers we know that the motor industry has many genuinely … Continue reading →

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Rip off garages earn motor industry a bad name

Posted on February 11, 2010 by foxysteph

I have just received a shocking email titled ’14 million UK motorists feel ripped off by their garage’ from Motor Codes who organise the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code. They have 6200 subscribers of which the lion share (>70%) … Continue reading →

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Better consumer communications needed

Posted on May 27, 2008 by foxysteph

Apparently women drivers aged 25 to 35 are the worst at keeping their cars in good condition according to a recent survey carried out by Bridgestone Tyres. This is particularly worrying because this age group is more likely than others … Continue reading →

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