Buying a car in tears…
A recent Inside Out South on BBC TV featured a lady who had a nasty car shopping experience involving an unscrupulous car dealer in Hampshire. Her husband suffers from dementia, they drove a smart and...
View ArticleThe demise and deceit of diesel cars
We’re told that by 2040 there won’t be diesel (or petrol) cars on UK (or French) roads. But with progress running at the pace it does, perhaps this will happen sooner. So what’s the problem now, you...
View ArticleUsing PCP to buy a new car
When I was young I was taught to save before I bought things. In fact I don’t think my Mum ever owned a credit card. OK this philosophy doesn’t apply when buying a house but it has always informed my...
View ArticleBrighton and Hove Motor Show | VIP Guests
This blog is mainly for readers within striking distance of Brighton. We’re getting very excited. We’re exhibiting at the Brighton and Hove Motor Show at the fab AmEx Stadium on Saturday 10 June (10am...
View ArticleWe’ve driven a safe Volvo deal for Club members
Club members enjoy fantastic Volvo dealsIn case you need reminding, FOXY is all about saving Club members’ money when it comes to motoring bills in 2017. So, when it comes to buying a new car, we...
View ArticleBuying a car in tears…
Last night I watched Inside Out South on BBC TV about a Mrs Phillips who had a nasty car shopping experience involving an unscrupulous car dealer in Hampshire. Her husband suffers from dementia, they...
View ArticleIs this a female friendly car dealership record?
Bassetts Nissan in Bridgend is laying down a female gauntlet claiming to be the most female friendly car dealership in Wales because of the number of female staff they employ. Here are the six women...
View ArticleIs this how we’ll car shop in future?
Hyundai store in BluewaterI have always thought that the concept of a travel agent, for travel and destination advice followed up by holiday delivery, would work well for those of us shopping for a new...
View ArticleThe critical importance of a thorough car check
Whenever it’s to do with motoring, men and women think and act differently at car shopping time. And so it is in the recent research findings from MyCarCheck. Despite being the gender most likely to...
View ArticleCar leasing versus outright purchase
When we get such favourable feedback from females about a local car leasing business, we have to find out more. For example, this is what Club member Jen in Chichester has to say about Pinksauce...
View ArticleMotorpoint is our female friendly car shopping choice
Motorpoint’s latest car showroom in Oldbury When you set out to buy a used car you want to know you won’t be sold a dud! This matters because too many motorists have either fared badly themselves when...
View ArticleWhy Women Drivers Matter
On International Women’s Day one’s thoughts can happily turn to our own gender, hopefully without someone feeling the need to tell me there’s no International Men’s Day. Well there mightn’t be but so...
View ArticleCar Buying Advice from FOXY Lady Drivers’ Club
Does this sound like you? You fancy a ‘new’ car and you’ve decided that 2016 is the year to do the deal. But it’s complicated. You have a sad-looking car to either sell yourself or trade in, your...
View ArticleAre women victims in car showrooms?
Maybe the automotive industry will read and react to the biggest survey so far into women’s perceptions of the car buying experience. But they haven’t got the message yet, hence this blog to help nudge...
View ArticleMore 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 ArticleA FOXY guide to car finance
Financing a new car can seem complicated because of all the choices out there. What few of us realise is that our personal credit rating influences the deals we’re offered when buying a car. A good...
View ArticleBuying a car in tears…
Last night I watched Inside Out South on BBC TV about a Mrs Phillips who had a nasty car shopping experience involving an unscrupulous car dealer in Hampshire. Her husband suffers from dementia, they...
View ArticlePushy car salesmen are a female turn off
Didn’t the automotive industry see us women coming? That’s the gender buying the cars of course as in influencing between 80-90% of all new cars bought? And if not, why not? I’d suggest this is because...
View ArticleSavvy Woman interviews FOXY Steph
Last Saturday I was interviewed by the Savvy Woman, Sarah Pennells as part of her excellent ‘Women and Money’ radio programme on Share Radio. The programme involved expert author Maria McCarthy and...
View ArticleSpecial Citroen offers for Club members
Citroen is the FIRST car manufacturer to give Club members a 10% discount off their best dealership offers. Check them out if you are considering buying new or nearly new. Members will do better buying...
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