Ask for Dave
He’s the subject of a Michelangelo masterpiece and has had a television channel named after him. His appellation even appears on t-shirts. Yes, the unpretentious Dave is a name never far from the pointy end of our tongues – especially in the motor trade. According to research conducted by contracthireandleasing.com, Dave is the trade’s most popular name. So next time your car needs a new set of tyres or a tune-up, or if you take advantage of the scrappage scheme to snap up a bargain, chances are you’ll be using a four-letter word to address the person serving you.