Women are becoming clued-up petrol heads

Fri, 27 Aug 2010

Many women are capable of changing oil, jump starting cars and changing wheels, a study conducted by a leading car insurance firm has found.

According to Diamond, while some men may still see women as clueless when it comes to driving and car maintenance, this couldn't be further from the truth.

It seems, in fact, that Britain's fairer sex are fast becoming clued-up petrol heads, Diamond said.

Indeed, nearly three-quarters of women know how to check the oil and water in their car, two in five can change a wheel, while a similar amount say they know how to jumpstart a car and change their windscreen wipers.

Maria McCarthy, motoring journalist and author of 'The Girls' Car Handbook', observed: "Female drivers bear the brunt of many a car-related gag, yet our research shows that women are savvier about cars and motoring than many men give them credit for."

Earlier this week, moneysupermarket.com urged university students to think twice about taking their vehicle with them.

The price comparison website warned there is a significant difference in price between leaving a vehicle in a suburban property and parking it at city centre student accommodation .
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