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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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Does the Motor Codes garage scheme encourage women drivers to pay over the odds in car dealerships?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by foxysteph

Does the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code/garage market itself to women and encourage them to pay over the odds in car dealerships? Yes I think it does. For starters the Motor Codes website,  blog and recent press releases state…. … Continue reading →

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Real garage rip offs or old-fashioned ripping yarns

Posted on September 5, 2008 by foxysteph

According to a survey carried out by Lloyds TSB’s Insurance Services www.insurance.co.uk comparison site some 50% of motorists, including women, believe that they have been ripped off by car mechanics. Allegedly these ‘scams’ cost the nation £8 billion in overcharged, … Continue reading →

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