Tag Archives: UK garages

Yet another ‘rip-off garage’ survey; this time in West Sussex

Posted on July 27, 2012 by foxysteph | Comments Off

My blood boils when I read about bad garage surveys. The latest states that only one out of eight garages tested by West Sussex Trading Standards carried out all the required work on a test car with known problems. Imagine … Continue reading →

Posted in garage services | Tagged ATA, consumer issues, FOXY Choice, FOXY Lady Drivers Club, IMI, industry regulation, motor industry, rip off garages, Trading Standards, UK garages, West Sussex, West Sussex County Council | Comments Off

50,000 jobs at risk – don’t do it

Posted on January 31, 2012 by foxysteph | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in motoring | Tagged MOT, Pro-mote campaign, UK garages | Comments Off

Women drivers trust Dad more than many garages

Posted on September 6, 2011 by foxysteph | Comments Off

Research conducted by tyre retailer ATS Euromaster reveals that 23% of motorists confess to turning to their fathers for everyday advice about their cars. Whereas a surprisingly low number (just one in five) ask their local garage or service centre … Continue reading →

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UK garages don’t get the female purse

Posted on July 12, 2011 by foxysteph | Comments Off

Just three in ten women take their own vehicles for a service, compared with seven in ten men. New research from Bosch Car Service confirms that women are doing all they can to avoid garage visits for fear of being … Continue reading →

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How garages can win new business in 2010

Posted on December 22, 2009 by foxysteph | Comments Off

Despite the doom and gloom of 2010 there are new market opportunities just around the corner that many garages may not have considered yet. For example, more motorists than ever are keeping cars longer and need trustworthy garages to keep … Continue reading →

Posted in female friendly, garage services, marketing to women, women drivers | Tagged 2010, business tips, FOXY Choice, FOXY Lady Drivers Club, marketing to women, UK garages | Comments Off