Women drivers are finding greater use of technology in modern cars means they are relying more heavily on female friendly services as problems become more complex.

A survey has shown almost half of all drivers say they have a poor or non existent understanding of modern car engines.

The stats from Britannia Rescue also show around 30 per cent of female motorists admit they have no real knowledge of modern cars, while ten per cent of men admitted they were completely lost when it comes to their vehicles.

Britannia Rescue spokesman Emma Holyer said: "With many cars relying on complex electronics or technology, many problems now require specialist equipment."

The poll also revealed many drivers struggle with car terms, with a proportion not knowing ABS stands for anti-lock braking system.

Many popular modern cars such as the new Ford Focus come with electronic technology options, such as engine stop-start buttons and advanced sat nav systems.

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