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Bring Down The Cost of Motoring

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Saving money on fuel is a priority according to research by Mobil 1

  • Cash strapped Brits look to save money on motoring but actually lose out where it matters most: in the engine
  • Research marks launch of Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30, a fully synthetic car engine oil approved for use by BMW and Mercedes-Benz
  • Drivers understand engine oil helps their vehicle but do not know it can help them save money on driving costs
  • New Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 is designed specifically with potential fuel savings and efficiency in mind

 

LONDON,  2012 – Checking oil ranked highest in the activities we’re willing to do on our own, over and above a number of everyday activities. New research commissioned by Mobil 1 has found that more Brits are confident checking the oil in their car than making beans on toast.

 

This research comes as Mobil 1 launch its latest synthetic car engine oil, Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30, with BMW and Mercedes-Benz approval. The research also shows that Brits are increasingly looking to cut motoring costs as the economic climate gets tougher, with over a fifth of drivers cutting their mileage by as much as 2,500 miles each in 2011.

 

However, it also seems that drivers are missing out on other easy cost-cutting measures, unaware that basic actions such as keeping engine oil topped up can reduce overall motoring costs, as only 6% of respondents recognised that using the correct engine oil prolongs the life of an engine.

 

“It is great to see that as a nation we are confident with checking car oil and we are surprised to see it beat so many everyday activities in terms of consumer confidence” said Dan McGoldrick, Field Marketing Advisor UK, Nordic and Benelux for ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialities, makers of Mobil 1. “Checking oil, especially in winter months, is essential to keep cars running smoothly, avoiding wear-and-tear and making sure your car runs as efficiently as possible – potentially saving you money on fuel and ensuring your motor is as confident on the road as you are in looking after it.”

Developed using the latest synthetic lubricant technology, Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 has the potential to improve fuel economy whilst optimising engine protection. Expertly engineered to help prolong the life and maintain the efficiency of emission systems in both diesel and petrol powered vehicles, it has gained approval from Mercedes-Benz1 and BMW2 for a range of models.

 

 

Mobil 1 top tips for saving money and keeping your motor in peak condition:

 

  • Choose the right oil for your car.
    • Using the correct engine oil can potentially improve fuel efficiency, provide valuable engine protection, and reduce wear and tear.
    • Mobil 1’s online “Which Oil” product selector – found at www.mobil.co.uk – helps drivers find the correct engine oil to optimise their vehicle’s performance.
    • Simply insert the vehicle registration number and ‘Which Oil’ identifies the most appropriate engine oil.

 

  • Talk to your service representative about the “health” of your engine and the motor oil they use during maintenance checks.
    • Service representatives are your vehicle’s “doctor”, so don’t be afraid to ask questions about the benefits of different oils and how to keep an engine running smoothly.

 

  • Keep a 1 litre container of engine oil in the boot
    • Maintaining the proper level of engine oil and lubricant is essential to the protection and efficiency of a vehicle.
    • A one litre container of oil is a cost effective way of maintaining an engine between regular maintenance checks.

 

Brits would rather share meal with Stephen Fry than Hollywood stars

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Brits would rather share meal with Stephen Fry than Hollywood stars

* Stephen Fry most popular well-travelled celebrity to share a meal with
* Italian food is British people’s favourite foreign cuisine
* Half of Britons say food is important factor when choosing holiday destination

A new survey by Intrepid Travel has found that more people would like to share a meal with TV presenter Stephen Fry than with Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie or George Clooney.

When asked to choose from a list of well-travelled celebrities, Stephen Fry was the most popular person to share a meal with (15%), followed by Frozen Planet presenter Sir David Attenborough (11%) and adventurer Michael Palin (9%). Just one in 20 people said they’d most like to share a meal with Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie or George Clooney (both 5%). Three times as many people chose Jamie Oliver compared with Gordon Ramsay (6% and 2% respectively).

The poll, which was carried out for the small group travel specialist by YouGov, found that although Chicken Tikka Masala may be thought to be the nation’s favourite dish, Italian food is British people’s favourite foreign cuisine, with one in six (17%) saying it’s their top choice.

Italian was voted the most popular cuisine among 18 to 34 year-olds*, Indian cuisine is the top choice for 35 to 44 year-olds**, while 45 and overs are more patriotic in their choice of meal and most likely to favour British food***.

Almost half of those surveyed who have been on holiday abroad (47%) said that the local cuisine is very or fairly important when choosing their holiday destination abroad. But although almost 9 in 10 with a favourite cuisine (87%) have eaten it in a restaurant, and 8 in 10 have cooked it at home, less then four in ten (38%) have eaten their favourite cuisine in a restaurant in the country that it comes from.

Within the UK, Londoners are the most likely to seek out the most authentic food they can find when travelling, eating from street stalls and markets whenever possible (18%), while Scots are the most likely to stick to Western chain restaurants or familiar cuisines (15%).

“It’s refreshing to hear that British people would rather share a meal with someone famed for their great wit and conversation, than with a Hollywood heartthrob,” says Rebecca McKernan, Manager at the Intrepid My Adventure Store.

“Sharing a meal is a great way to get to know people, their tastes and their culture. That’s why eating in family-run restaurants, local markets and people’s homes features so highly on Intrepid’s itineraries. Whether your favourite cuisine is Italian or Indian, Mexican or Malaysian, you haven’t tasted it at its authentic best until you’ve enjoyed it in the country where it comes from,” adds McKernan.

Throughout February, Intrepid Travel is offering 15% off gastronomic tours in more than 15 countries known for their fabulous cuisine, from India to Vietnam, Sri Lanka to Mexico, as well as destinations closer to home including Italy, Spain and France.

The discounted trips showcase global food at its most authentic, with cooking classes, street food and local markets featuring prominently on many of the itineraries. Trips can be booked at www.intrepidtravel.com/deliciousdiscoveries.

HOTEL DU VIN LAUNCHES ‘TERRE DU VIN’ With Lyn Harris.

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HOTEL DU VIN LAUNCHES

‘TERRE DU VIN’

The bespoke new bath and body range by British perfumer, Miller Harris

Translating Hotel du Vin’s ‘best of British’ brand ethics, Terre du Vin is the new line of bath luxuries created exclusively for the group by British perfumer, Lyn Harris, and her esteemed Miller Harris fragrance house.

Creating a bespoke fragrance is the ultimate luxury in perfumery and using Miller Harris’s unique skills in matching scent with setting – Terre du Vin captures all the qualities of Hotel du Vin in a rich, luxurious fragrance packed with British delights, from culinary and garden delicacies to those irresistible vices of cigars and fine wine.

The scent offers crisp notes of orange bigarade, bergamot sicily and fruity notes of grapefruit – all fused with herbs from an English feast; rosemary, sage and thyme on a base of rich vetiver Haiti and a hint of tabac noir.  Lyn’s style reflects her love of naturals and the delicate use of them is evident in this creation.

Said Nicola McSorley (Group Director of Communications & Strategic Partnerships),

“Our aim is to enhance the ultimate bathing experience and capture the DNA of our brand in a bottle. We’ve found the perfect gender-neutral balance of day and night for all seasons and an aroma that can evoke memories of good times for our guests.  I sincerely hope they like it.  To have worked with such a respected and classically trained perfumer and her quintessentially British brand is a great privilege.”

Launching from January 5th 2012, across all 14 Hotel du Vin properties, the Terre du Vin range comprises a shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, body lotion and soap.

www.hotelduvin.com / www.millerharris.com

 

New Ski Policies To Encourage Holiday Makers To Be Safe.

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UK INDUSTRY FIRST: ESSENTIAL TRAVEL DISCOUNTS SKI POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE HOLIDAY MAKERS TO SKI SAFE

15% discount for ski and snowboarders willing to wear helmets


EssentialTravel.co.uk is pioneering a new policy discount to encourage skiers and snowboarders to wear helmets on the slopes to launch as of 21 November 2011.

As part of its “Use Your Head” campaign EssentialTravel.co.uk will be working with mountain sports retailer Ellis Brigham and brain injury association Headway to educate skiers and snowboarders about the importance of head protection this season by offering a 15% discount to those willing to wear helmets.

EssentialTravel.co.uk is also offering a 10 per cent discount on helmets in store or online at Ellis Brigham to every customer who buys winter sports cover. These discounts were prompted after 75% of EssentialTravel.co.uk’s customer base admitting they would wear a helmet if a discount was levied against policies.

The leading travel insurance provider has also enhanced its winter policy this year to ensure better cover for ski equipment, piste closure and ski packs.

The Use Your Head campaign was originally launched last year after 40% of Essential Travel’s ski and snowboard customers said they would not be wearing a helmet despite 75% admitting to suffering an accident on the slopes that was serious enough to warrant medical assistance.

18.2% surveyed after the Use Your Head initiative last year said they wore helmets for the first time last year.

Stuart Bensusan from Essential Travel commented: “Following the initial success of our inaugural campaign last year we’ve decided to take serious action and lead from the front by being the first insurance specialist to offer discounts to skiers and snowboarders willing to wear helmets.

“An alarmingly high percentage of people are still intent on not wearing helmets and the reality is they save lives.

“Our survey showed over 65% of those individuals in a ski related accident believed that wearing a helmet lessened the severity of their injuries. We are urging skiers to recognise the importance of wearing a helmet for protection and to start placing the same value on helmets for winter sports as they would for cycling.”

Peter McCabe, Chief Executive of Headway, said: “We are delighted to see the number of skiers and snowboarders wearing helmets increasing year-on-year.

“Even a minor blow to the head can have major consequences, and even the most experienced of skiers are at risk of falling at some point during their holiday.

“By offering reduced premiums, EssentialTravel.co.uk is providing an incentive to its customers to wear a helmet, but the ultimate incentive should be protecting your delicate brain from injury.”

Mark Brigham, Founder of Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports says: “Ellis Brigham are delighted to be involved with the Use Your Head campaign for a second year. Helmets have become the norm on skiers large and small in recent year, they are now lighter, better ventilated and much more comfortable and we encourage their use.”

EssentialTravel.co.uk has launched a dedicated “Use Your Head” micro-site which features full details of the Ellis Brigham discount and Headway charity donation as well as snow injury facts and testimonies from customers who’ve been injured on the slopes.

For further information about Essential Travel visit www.essentialtravel.co.uk or call 0845 803 5434.

How To Survive Travelling With Teenagers.

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Thelma & Louise’s Travel With Teens Survival Guide

Members of the women’s online travel community have offered their top tips for avoiding the holiday hell of teenage tantrums

Members of women’s online travel community Thelma & Louise aren’t keeping to the “Mum’s the Word” mantra of old when it comes to dealing with wayward teens on their travels. Travelling with a teenager can bring a host of challenges, but the Thelma & Louise ladies have been sharing their top tips on the best ways to travel without a teenage tantrum in sight.

The women-only website (www.thelmaandlouise.com) has members of all ages, and although the site is a tool to meet like-minded travel companions, many members have husbands and families at home. When a member asked a question about the best ways to family fun, not holiday hell, other mums were quick to share their tips.

Thelma & Louise member Deborah Klaassen, who has also written on this topic for the Airtours blog, said, “Relaxing holidays might seem beyond reach when teenagers are involved, but there is a way to get through travelling with teens. I suggest starting the holiday off on the right foot with generosity and kindness, and make sure teens don’t get bored by bringing games, magazines and other things that they might find interesting.”

“If teens start to act up, try to understand what they’re going through. Don’t be too harsh if you feel that they’re spoiling the holiday by being moody, lazy or difficult. Have some empathy. Don’t make fun of them, embarrass them or tell their secrets. All you can do is address these subjects in private.”

Seeming to join the discussion, Psychotherapist Kitty Hagenbach wrote in The Times Weekend in early November 2011, “Before puberty there’s a huge increase in the number of neurones in the brain. At puberty these are pruned back so we can become ready for the complexities for adult life… The brain is effectively being completely rewired, so parents need to moderate their expectations. You can’t expect someone to behave in an adult way when he or she is in a half-baked place”

Christine Davies, one of the founders of Thelma & Louise knows all too well the trials and tribulations of teen travel. “I was blessed with twins, so had double the trouble when we travelled as a family. Although we had our moments, now my family is fully grown we cherish the times we spent on adventures together. To see Thelma & Louise members inspiring and guiding each other on matters like this brings another great resource to the website – real advice for real women. Long may it continue.”

Inspired by the great advice coming from the members, Thelma & Louise have drawn up a survival guide for travel with teenagers:

1. STAY CONNECTED: For the Facebook generation nothing is more important that staying in touch with their friends. Allow teens an allotted amount of time each day to read their mail and chat online with their friends. If they have this time to connect and chat, they will be more willing to do family activities as well.

2. PRIVACY & SPACE: Give teens some space to be themselves. Consider booking them their own room, or interconnecting rooms so supervision is close but not too close. Give them the opportunity to learn to do things on their own, obviously making sure that they are safe. They should learn that responsibility will bring trust and freedom.

3. CHOICE: Ask teens in advance to make a contribution to the holiday in the form of ideas and suggestions. Ask them to draw up a list of things that they would like to do, and try to dedicate time to activities they’ve chosen. A fresh approach to travel or a new activity might bring joy to all the family.

4. FREEDOM: Discuss your rules with teens, and listen to their objections. Denying them the right to freedom altogether is setting up for a failure. Tell teens where they are and where they aren’t allowed to go, what behaviour is acceptable, and what time they have to be back. Be strict about these rules, but be reasonable too.

5. TECHNOLOGY: Take at least two mobile phones on holiday, ensuring they function abroad, so a teen can carry one if they spend time away from the family. Explain that they’ll have to pay the bill themselves if they use the phone to call their friends back home.

6. WOW FACTOR: Think of a way to give teens a special experience during the holiday, something that they will never forget. If they are looking forward to something that will make their friends say, “Wow, I wish my parent would do that”, their interest will be peaked. Look out for a local concert, a theme park, an adrenalin sport or an activity popular with their idols.

7. CRUISE: On a family-friendly cruise line, life on the ocean waves is a fantastic holiday for teens. Many modern ships are filled with activities, special attractions and experiences that appeal to a young crowd. Encourage teens to make friends as they will be in a fairly safe environment and can be independent for most of the time.

8. PATIENCE: Avoid escalating fraught situations by learning what is really important and what doesn’t matter in the bigger picture. Conflict isn’t always avoidable, but be reasonable and don’t lose your temper. And keep in mind that teens will eventually grow out of it.

As one member said, “I’m sure I was a horrible teenager to travel with, but now I’m really grateful my parents dragged me around lots of incredible places and gave me many amazing memories.”

Thelma & Louise is a free, online community where women, friendship and travel come together. For more information or to become a member, please go to www.thelmandlouise.com

Dannii Minogue At Etihad Airways at World Travel Market 2011

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All-Star Stand with Etihad Airways at World Travel Market 2011

Dannii Minogue and Patrick Viera
Harlequins RFC players including Danny Care
Plus cocktails and the chance to win flights to Sydney

Etihad Airways is delighted to announce that Dannii Minogue, Patrick Vieira and Harlequins RFC’s Danny Care will be joining its stand (ME150) at World Travel Market (7-10 November 2011). Visitors to the stand will be able to find out more information about Etihad’s latest news, route launches and special offers whilst sipping cocktails and mocktails with this year’s all-star line up. Guests will also be in with the chance to win return flights to Sydney, Australia.

On Monday 7 November, Manchester City Football Club player Patrick Vieira will be visiting the Etihad stand for photo calls and autograph signing between 12 and 2pm. Bringing a tropical beach touch to the event on Monday afternoon, between 3 and 5pm, Danny Care and a number of Harlequins RFC first team players, will show off a different set of skills, making and serving guests cocktails, just in time for the launch of Etihad’s exotic new routes to The Maldives and Seychelles.

On Tuesday 8 November, Dannii Minogue will join the Etihad Airways team between 3 and 5pm, signing autographs with travel trade guests and the general public. Dannii Minogue’s appearance as an ambassador for Etihad is especially pertinent in view of the recent launch of the Etihad Skypass promotion, offering two free internal Australian flights when booked in conjunction with Etihad flights to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

In addition, guests will also have the chance to win flights to Sydney with Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia, simply by having their WTM badge scanned by an Etihad representative at the stand.

Top five active ways to enjoy winter sun in the western Algarve

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UK holidaymakers planning for a warm long weekend should look no further than the western Algarve this winter. With average temperatures of 19-22 degrees Celsius (66-72 Fahrenheit), quieter beaches and coastal walks, visitors can get to grips with the real Algarve away from the summer’s tourist season.

Cycle

Rugged landscape and crystal clear waters define the Algarve away from the golf courses. The head winds often mean challenging cycling but it will reap rewards. Many hotels have on-site bikes for use by guests, although you can also visit Algarve Bike Hire, which rents bikes out for up to 15 days, with the lowest-spec bike available for 10 euro per day, or 90 euro for the full 15. Child seats are available, all equipment, including helmets, can be delivered to your hotel for free if based between Albufeira and Carvoeiro. Cycle the rewarding 10km route west along the coastal road from Carvoeiro to the village of Ferragudo, packed with small restaurants serving fresh fish overlooking its golden beach.

Surf

The Atlantic coast provides consistent waves for surfing, with the best spots found to the west of the Algarve, where plenty of established surfing schools hold expert knowledge of the secluded beaches and perfect waves for beginners. The Algarve Watersport School offers a ‘Surfari’ daytrip which picks up learners from their hotel if in a group of four or more. Prices and dates depend on location, but pickups include Lagos, Carvoeiro and Portimao and prices start at 55 euro.

Ride

The warm Autumnal weather provides good horse riding conditions and spectacular views of the rolling western Algarve terrain. There are a number of riding schools that cater for beginners through to experienced riders. Tiffany’s Riding School, located 7km west of the town of Lagos, provides a three-hour Adventure Tour (140 euro per person) against the backdrop of the Monchique Mountains, well-known for their abundance of pine and eucalyptus trees. Quinta da Bica riding school, located 16km from the medieval town of Silves, provides private, 30 minute riding lessons for 20 euro. The school also has quad biking treks for those more interested in four-wheeled fun.

Kayak

As a low impact but high return exercise, Kayaking is a gentle activity for both children and adults that provides access to little-known inlets and coves teeming with wildlife along the Algarve coast. Algarve Kayak Tours and The Kayak Centre take participants aged seven and upwards on two – three hour kayak tours departing from Lagos beach. Discover the colourful rock formations known as the “Algarves”, the famous grottos and caves of Ponta da Piedade or the Alvor laguna. Places available from 20 euro.

Golf

With access to a myriad of golf courses, visitors to the Algarve can be sure they will never be located too far from somewhere to tee off. Late autumn through to late spring is the peak season for golfers in the Algarve, largely due to the warm weather on offer minus the sweltering sun. Great deals can be found, and often the courses will remain quiet, provided you choose wisely. The western Algarve tends to be quieter, Carvoeiro is home to three golf courses, Vale de Milho is more informal, charging 30 euro green fee and is suited to beginners requiring only knowledge of golfing etiquette. The Gramacho and Pinta, 18 hole courses within 3 kilometres of Carvoeiro, accommodate holidaying golfers for approximately 90 euro per round.

Use Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa as your base

Stay at the luxury 5* Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa, five minutes from Carvoeiro and a 40 minute transfer from Faro airport and use it as your base to enjoy an active outdoor break. The resort offers self-catering apartments alongside its hotel, ensuring it can adapt to all holiday requirements.

Set within 20 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, the resort offers all the facilities expected in a 5* environment. Relax in the resort spa with a vast range of beauty and wellbeing treatments and a steam bath, or get active with the two tennis courts, two outdoor swimming pools (one for adults, one for children) and a Health Club featuring a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gymnasium.

The resort comprises of 80 spacious one and two-bedroom family suites, 2 suites and 22 elegant hotel rooms, equipped with high standard quality, all at your disposal to make sure your holidays in Carvoeiro will be unforgettable.

Activities at Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa include the Cycling Social Ride, every Saturday at 11:00, groups up to 10, can enjoy a leisurely bike ride to Ferragudo free of charge. Guests can also participate in a Canoeing Expedition at the nearby Adrade river side spot of Fontes de Estombar, every Saturday at high tide, for 20 euros per person.

Men as clueless as women when it comes to car maintenance

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Women have always relied on good old dad or their other half to fix their cars, but new research by Unipart Automotive has revealed that four in ten men are as clueless as women when it comes to car maintenance.

The poll revealed that half of women have always avoided garages to resolve any car problems as they felt intimidated because of their lack of car knowledge. A further three quarters felt at risk of getting ripped-off by mechanics who blinded them with jargon.

But research reveals millions of men feel exactly the same and also feel susceptible to being conned as their understanding of cars is so poor.

It emerged that after popping the bonnet millions of men struggle to identify where the screen wash is located, how to check the oil and change a light bulb.

Staggeringly some men couldn’t get that far – as the study found 19 per cent don’t know how to release the bonnet on their car, and this is something my friend with an Infiniti can confirm (Infiniti G37’s are known for their reliability but are very hard to tune when they do break down).

Unipart Automotive, which polled 2000 men and women in conjunction with National Car Care Week, found one in five women could competently change a tyre and three quarters of females could check their oil.

But a third of men who completed the poll also wouldn’t know where their jack was or how to top up the car with water.

They also fail to fathom how to correctly check the tyre pressure, change a wheel and replace windscreen wipers.

It also emerged that one in ten men never bother to get their car serviced or get their vehicle check online and a further 12 per cent only get their car serviced when they can afford to.

Two in five respondents said an MOT and servicing was the same thing.

One in ten men said the first thing they would do if they broke down was to ring their wife, 13 per cent said they would panic and 16 per cent said they would ring their dad for help.

Stuart Sims, general manager, marketing services for Unipart Automotive, says: “These results are worrying as they suggest many drivers are not checking the roadworthiness of their vehicle. The more advanced cars have become the less adept consumers have been at maintaining them.

‘’Modern vehicles are computerised and many motorists don’t tend to tinker with their cars like they did say twenty or thirty years ago.

‘’Having said that, every car has an engine, brakes and tyres so there are plenty of simple checks that need to be carried out to ensure cars are safe and run efficiently.

‘’It’s important both men and women know the basics when it comes to their cars and keep on top of regular servicing and repairs.’’

More than a third of men (36 per cent) and half of women say they never give their car the ‘once over’ claiming they’re too busy, totally inept or the car is new so it doesn’t need it.

Alarmingly 16 per cent of men have driven a car whilst knowing it had bald tyres, compared to only one in ten women.

A third of both sexes regularly drive with no screen wash and one in ten men have even driven their car knowing the brakes were in poor condition.

It’s not surprising then that four in ten men admit to being lazy when it comes to caring for their car.

Although half of men said they were better at dealing with car trouble than women.

It’s no wonder when 20 per cent of women who took part in the study said that they refuse to fill their car up with petrol and insist their other half does it.

Four in ten men that were questioned during the study said they would much rather pay someone to take care of their car than do it themselves.

Tim Ferris, Unipart Car Care Centre Panel chairman says: ‘’It’s alarming that so many motorists, regardless of whether they’re male or female, are not carrying out any checks themselves and combining this with no servicing.

‘’Cars need to be serviced regularly and in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s schedule to ensure that the vehicle is running safely.

‘’Car servicing is something that needs to be included in the household budget and should be considered as much of a necessity as paying the gas or electric bills. An independent garage such as a Unipart Car Care Centre can be significantly cheaper than a franchised dealer, saving motorists a considerable amount of money and making an annual service affordable.

“A local, friendly, independent garage that is trustworthy and reliable is really important to instill confidence in the motorist, especially women drivers who have a greater fear of being ripped off than men.

“Another advantage of a good quality independent garage network is that the vehicle’s warranty isn’t invalidated if the motorist doesn’t go back to the franchised dealer from which the car was bought.

Furthermore, Unipart Car Care Centres offer the only nationwide guarantee in the country on both parts plus the labour it takes to fit them.”

The study found that two thirds of women said they had no idea what servicing entailed and so did 52 per cent of men.

TASKS BRITS COULD COMPETENTLY CARRY OUT

Female Male

Release the bonnet 84.33% 81.83%
Find the dipstick 72.71% 73.62%
Check the oil 72.87% 75.24%
Change the oil 15.83% 38.36%
Locate the jack 47.89% 67.03%
Locate the spare wheel 65.55% 68.24%
Change a tyre 21.08% 56.39%
Top up screen wash 68.66% 70.39%
Top up air in tyres 56.25% 67.70%
Recharge your battery 16.31% 44.41%
Topping up with water 57.84% 64.87%
Replace a bulb 17.66% 48.18%
Check your headlights are working 59.90% 64.47%
Replace your windscreen wipers 26.41% 51.01%
Check the engine coolant 22.99% 47.51%
Check your brake fluid levels 17.10% 42.26%
Check your shock absorbers 3.98% 19.92%
Check your brakes 16.15% 29.21%