Men understand cars.............apparently not women though.

Edited by DrippingSump on 17/09/2013 at 17:06

In this family - admittedly getting on now - the male is expected to buy, minimally maintain, and clean the cars, inside and out. The female may drive, fuel, act as keeper, and help to insure them; and even contribute to any purchasing discussions. Both of us attended car-maintenance courses, long ago when that was a realistic possibility. I am pretty sure that it is many years since the female opened the bonnet, though she still has a simple notion of what is underneath it. She does know how to call rescue services if required.

From my circle of friends it seems a fair generalisation that the average man is likely to be more interested in cars than the average woman. That salesman does seem to lack tact and common sense though.

Edited by Andrew-T on 17/09/2013 at 19:13

Terribly sexist I agree.

However I heard a story a few years ago, that made me chuckle.

Lady goes into a car showroom and looks around at a new car.

Salesman sidles over and ask "can I help ?"

Lady says yes, what is the advantage with alloy wheels over steel wheels ?

Salesman replies, "dont worry your head, all you need to know Luv is they're better !"

Car salesmen, probably:

Were previously employed as estate agents (failed).

Were previously employed as Halfords assistants (failed).

Were previously employed as shop assistants (failed).

Were previously employed as................. (insert your own).......

Consider this. What gender will turn up when this lady calls for road-side breakdown assistance. My money is on that it will be a bloke, and she will be really, really happy to see him.

I just wonder how the 'lady motorists' in these stories found their way out of the kitchen in the first place.