"The report reveals that the main reasons why women are put-off garages is because the experience is too "blokey" (39%); the staff come across as patronising and rude (27%); and the atmosphere makes them feel intimidated (23%).

Sheilas' Wheels exclusively uses "female-friendly" repairers who receive additional guidelines and advice to be more receptive to women's needs. They follow a code of practice to better meet the individual requirements of female motorists, such as helping with child car seats, arranging visits to fit around school runs, offering flexible drop-off and pick-up times during daylight hours, and so on."