Tag Archives: female friendly garages

Are Women Fussier Customers Than Men?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by foxysteph | Comments Off

I’ve had to remove names here to protect a marriage but the message is loud and clear. Women are surely more fussier shoppers than many men when it comes to perceived fairness and customer service… In this particular instance we … Continue reading →

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Reasons why female friendly garages suit men too

Posted on July 1, 2012 by foxysteph | Comments Off

Several garages call themselves female friendly and perhaps they are. But the true sign of a female friendly garage, in my opinion, is surely one that meets a set of quality, value, customer service and cleanliness criteria and joins the … Continue reading →

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Not for profit makes business sense

Posted on May 31, 2012 by foxysteph | Comments Off

For a long time I’ve wanted the Club to be a not for profit organisation and today the job has been done. We are finally putting ‘doing the right thing for women and the motor industry’ ahead of the alternative … Continue reading →

Posted in FOXY | Tagged buying a new car, company limited by guarantee, female friendly garages, FOXY Lady Drivers Club, membership case study, not for profit, UK retail motor industry, women drivers, women's car insurance | Comments Off

Are they having a larf?

Posted on November 27, 2011 by foxysteph | Comments Off

A number of garages expect me to start the buying process before they tell me how much my car servicing is likely to cost. But I’m foxy, remember; I’m used to comparing prices first and I have no intention of … Continue reading →

Posted in garage services | Tagged car dealerships, car repairs, car servicing, female friendly garages, FOXY Choice, foxy lady drivers, FOXY Lady Drivers Club, garage prices, good garages | Comments Off

Foxy Faye meets female friendly garage employer in Braintree

Posted on November 18, 2011 by foxysteph | Comments Off

This thought provoking story reminds us that parts of the motor industry are in urgent need of a radical female friendly makeover to challenge and banish old fashioned views and stereo-typical ‘blokey’ comments about jobs women can and can’t do… … Continue reading →

Posted in women in the motor industry | Tagged Braintree, Faye Gates, female friendly garages, female mechanics, FOXY Choice, Grants SEAT, sex discrimination, women in the motor industry | Comments Off