Women Pay More for Car Repairs
Apart from paying more when buying a car, women are also charged more when it comes to keeping it running. In support of this statement, researchers at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management recruited men and women to participate in one of their studies which involved calling to various car services and garages and ask about replacing a specific car part.
Women were asked to pay an average of 6% more than men, especially when they confessed that they don’t know anything about the part and its price. They were, however, more likely to obtain a discount, if they asked for one later on. Several other studies performed over the years came up with similar results.
The takeaway: Always be informed before getting your car repaired, even more so if you’re a woman.
