Clik here to view.
Exciting careers in the motor industry
It’s GCSE results time again which reminded me of my son and his further education and career experiences. He took an International Baccalaureate (IB) instead of A Levels – this was a really tough...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Girls Go Technical with BMW
Recent research I was involved in confirms that girls who like to know how things work, enjoy fixing things, doing the equivalent of mental crosswords and restoring order where there has been chaos,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Garage licensing please says FOXY
When I tell women that garage mechanics don’t have to be licensed to service or repair their cars few believe me to begin with. How can it be that electricians and gas fitters need to be licensed but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fashion-led feminism or the female business case?
As ill at ease as they looked wearing these T shirts I suspect that Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg probably had a better idea of the meaning of the F word than most. A TV programme last week, A Fair Deal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
More Optimism Please David
Dear David (Cameron) “Please could you keep your maudlin thoughts to yourself about the UK economy? Either we’re affected by a struggling EU or we aren’t. According to George we aren’t, so let’s all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FOXY’s Female Motoring Manifesto for 2015
In today’s society perceptions are what matter, right or wrong. The motor industry is perceived to be too blokey therefore it is… Women are perceived to be bad drivers therefore we must be? Women are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Home Secretary Theresa May visits PK Automotive in Lincoln
When you are one of the best businesses in the motor industry, like PK Automotive Solutions (PK) in Lincoln, doing all the right things and with professional staff and smart premises to be proud of,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hillary for US President?
As a feminist I am delighted to see Hillary Clinton standing for President of the USA. It’s about time that country had its first female leader to act as a role model for the talented women both our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Janet awarded MBE for motoring services
We are delighted to see that Janet Wilkinson of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has been awarded an MBE for services to the Motor Industry and Charity in the Queen’s Birthday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UK garages charge women more for car repairs
British women are charged an average of £45 more than men for car repairs, an investigation by ClickMechanic has found. ClickMechanic, the online marketplace for car repairs, examined independent car...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Proud to be equal but different
We’re a long way off gender equality in the UK, be this to do with boardroom roles, pay & career opportunities, the way we are treated in the media, our share of domestic roles and sexist attitudes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why is our government ignoring motor industry regulation?
Industry standards need to be higher for all motorists, and our government needs to lead the way by introducing regulation in terms of car service and repair work, above all, in garages. In an industry...
View ArticleClik here to view.
More women needed in the motor industry
In its otherwise brilliant trade magazine for the automotive industry, my attention was halted by this all male photograph in the February issue of Car Dealer. Apparently these are the 14 white men who...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Female friendly approved UK garages and car dealers
I am often asked if our network is different from others that sound impressive but that any Tom, Dick or Harry garage can join. I can honestly answer ‘yes we’re different’. We have to be different...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Professional Licence to Skills in the motor industry
I wish I wasn’t surprised to read that “Car dashboard warning lights are beyond the grasp of 98% of British drivers” but I’m not. It’s another reminder of the realities of life. Car manufacturers are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bring on a BIG GENDER DEBATE in the motor industry
The Women in the Motor Industry session at Silverstone #CDX16 I attended Car Dealer Expo (CDX16) at Silverstone last month and decided to write up about the Women in the Motor Industry session based on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is your garage good enough?
The UK garage industry isn’t regulated which means that anyone can open a garage, set up a used car showroom and service or repair our cars without the latest know-how. I have a statistic on my wall to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Making a motor complaint – what you need to know
A recent press release confirms that The Motor Ombudsman has dealt with some 9700 contacts, presumably enquiring about making a complaint between April and June 2017. Just imagine dealing with this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It’s time to talk up the UK economy
I’m fed up with the negativity and pessimism we’re forever reading, whether it’s in the media or from self-appointed thought leaders. With so much uncertainty about Brexit I’d rather see more of us...
View ArticleClik here to view.
No More Motoring Nightmares This Halloween
It’s that time of year when we beg your forgiveness for taking a suitably seasonal but lighthearted look at the many tricks and treats to be found, all year round, somewhere in the motor industry. So...
View Article