Tag Archives: MOT

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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50,000 jobs at risk – don’t do it

Posted on January 31, 2012 by foxysteph

50,000 jobs are at risk if the Government decides to scrap the annual MOT test in favour of the EU’s every other year model. On behalf of UK women drivers everywhere… please say ‘No’ Justine. Government proposals to end annual … Continue reading →

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The night I saw the light…

Posted on January 13, 2012 by foxysteph

Last night a friend and I went to see The Artist film in Brighton. Which, as an aside, was SO wonderful that I can totally recommend it. This time it was my friend’s turn to drive us in her VW … Continue reading →

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Fewer MOTs will cost UK lives

Posted on September 12, 2011 by foxysteph

The EU is attempting to change our proven MOT regime and this WILL cost us lives and motor industry jobs if we let it. I have posted about this subject before but I am now SERIOUSLY concerned that changes to … Continue reading →

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Why the UK needs an annual MOT

Posted on September 1, 2011 by foxysteph

Here’s a great explanation of why your MOT REALLY matters written by Simon Ross of Hove MOT.com. He also explains what happens when it’s taken to a FOXY Choice approved and highly stylish FEMALE FRIENDLY GARAGE like his in Hove … Continue reading →

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A New Year car safety MOT check

Posted on January 17, 2011 by foxysteph

Think of it as your car’s motoring fitness check and even though it’s simply a safety snapshot on the day, it’s good to have the MOT milestone done and dusted for the year ahead. And to know that you can … Continue reading →

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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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Bishop Auckland garage gets female friendly vote

Posted on October 9, 2009 by foxysteph

Many garage websites show photos of the exterior of their garage and let’s face it, few are memorable for that reason . Yet a photo, so they say, speaks a thousand words… which is why the one from Auckside Garage … Continue reading →

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When is a car not insured… and the premium paid?

Posted on December 15, 2008 by foxysteph

An industry luminary who has a habit of stirring things up a bit has just issued a Press Release dear to my heart. His name is Mark Cornwall and he runs a business called Car Parts Direct which does what … Continue reading →

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Female friendly services in Northern Ireland

Posted on October 29, 2008 by foxysteph

After trying for more than a year, we have finally managed to recruit our first female friendly garage to our FOXY network, starting with a subscriber to our FOXY Choice website. This is a good thing because women drivers in … Continue reading →

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