Tag Archives: FOXY Lady Drivers Club

Stereotypical gender exceptions

Posted on November 20, 2010 by foxysteph

We all know that men make good nurses and women some of the best engineers so why do stereotypes still fascinate us?  Could it be that stereo-typification helps us understand our gender instincts, even if we have become nurtured into … Continue reading →

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What price a breakdown in your family?

Posted on November 10, 2010 by foxysteph

I have always thought that chipped finger nails, scuffed knees and a strained back were too high a price to pay to show that I can change a car tyre as well as a man. All I’d be saving on … Continue reading →

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Could a luscious garage catch on here?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by foxysteph

Spotted at Technorati, Carolyn Coquillette owns and runs a clean, green and highly female friendly garage that caters for hybrid and electric cars in particular.  This is Luscious Garage in San Francisco and it is far removed from the more … Continue reading →

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Do women DIY car maintenance?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by foxysteph

Female car drivers don’t DIY car maintenance as often as men according to research by Autoquake.com. Which could be because the research is carried out by men (only having a laugh guys…), women are more honest in our survey responses … Continue reading →

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Take the twenty (p) tyre test

Posted on October 4, 2010 by foxysteph

We all know that worn tyres can cause accidents. Think about the trust we place on a bit of rubber when we floor the accelerator… and then remember when you last looked to see if your tyres are safe. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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