Chivalry Still Exists - for Broken Down Females

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, October 22, 2010 (Press-News.org) More than two thirds of people would stop and help a female driver whose car had broken down, but male drivers are far more likely to be left stranded - according to an extensive survey of attitudes carried out by leading car insurance provider Kwik Fit Insurance.

Of nearly 13,000 people surveyed by Kwik Fit Insurance, 69% said they would be prepared to stop and help a stranded female driver, however, less than half (45%) would be willing to help a male driver in the same position.

Worries about personal safety proved to be the number one deterrent for the 63% of respondents who admitted they wouldn't risk stopping to help marooned men. Perhaps understandably though, another 24% said the main reason they wouldn't stop is because they wouldn't have the first clue about how to solve any breakdown issues.

Despite lack of knowledge and lack of rescue prospects - for men at least - and with winter just around the corner, more than one in five people also confessed to having no breakdown cover whatsoever, meaning they could find themselves in a vulnerable position should they suffer any vehicle problems in the coming months. A quarter of respondents to the Kwik Fit Insurance survey admitted they would not even know how to change a tyre.

Brendan Devine, group managing director of Kwik Fit Financial Services, said: "We'd advise all car owners to ensure they have adequate breakdown cover organised, especially as winter approaches and the nights get darker and temperature lower. It is best to plan for the unexpected as much as you can. Although there are willing helpers still ready to help vulnerable drivers in times of need, prevention of incidents should be the number one concern."

In January 2010, during the cold snap, Kwik Fit Insurance reported a spike of 57% in enquiries from broken down customers affected by the tough weather conditions all around the British Isles.

Kwik Fit Insurance has a network of over 5000 trained mechanics who respond to emergency breakdown calls from customers. To get covered ahead of this winter visit www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/breakdown/breakdown-insurance.html or call 0800 280 2910.

In addition to breakdown cover Kwik Fit Insurance offer a comprehensive range of insurance products including car insurance and home insurance.

Note To Editors
Kwik Fit Financial Services was launched in 1995 and has grown to become one of the UK's leading motor insurance distributors, as well as a major presence in home insurance and other insurance markets.

Kwik Fit Financial Services comprises Kwik Fit Insurance, The Green Insurance Company and Express Insurance.

The company's award-winning call centre in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, now employs more than 1000 people and was named in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2010 list.

Since its launch in 1995, Kwik Fit Financial Services has grown and developed into one of Scotland's most dynamic contact centres.

The philosophy of the business is to provide the best possible service to customers.

For more information please visit http://www.kwik-fitinsurance.com.