Female drivers 'would like women-only garages'

Most women would prefer to take their motor vehicles to female-only garages, according to a new poll.

Research conducted by insurance specialist Diamond indicated that 52 per cent of women drivers feel intimidated taking their car to be serviced.

Some 31 per cent would prefer to use a garage set up especially for their needs, the Diamond Women and Their Cars Survey found.

It showed that a further 60 per cent of women find motor salespeople patronising, and a third would prefer to buy a vehicle from a woman given the choice.

Sian Lewis, managing director of Diamond, said today's generation of female motorists are "knowledgeable about cars", adding that 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," she added.

"However garages still seem to be very much men's domain and can be intimidating for some women. Women-only garages could make for a more comfortable experience."

Moneyextra.com reports that drivers can get cheaper motorhome insurance by installing additional security devices such as alarms, trackers, wheel clamps and even tracking devices.

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