Female intimidation
0 Comments | Brentwood Gazette, Dec 2, 2009
Most women motorists feel intimidated when taking their car in for a service, a new poll reveals.
As many as 52 per cent find a visit to a garage daunting and 31 per cent would prefer to have women-only garages, the survey from insurance company Diamond found.
Of the 4,000 women polled, 60 per cent said motor sales people were patronising and a third would prefer to buy a car from a woman.
Respondents aged between 19 and 25 were most anxious about a visit to the garage, with 57 per cent feeling intimidated.
Women aged over 55 are the most confident, with only 37 per cent daunted by service areas or showrooms.
Diamond managing director Sian Lewis said: Today”s generation of female motorists are knowledgeable about cars and many do basic servicing themselves. According to our research, over 70 per cent of women know how to check the oil, water and tyre pressure on their car.
However, garages still seem to be men”s domain and can be intimidating for some women.
“Women-only garages could make for a more comfortable experience.