Cars are the top target of aggrieved spouses looking for revenge on a cheating lover, according to a new survey by Autoglass.

The windscreen repair specialist polled 3,000 people and found that women were more likely than men to get even with a cheating partner, while ten per cent admitted they would target their man’s car.

But when it comes to how far they would go for payback, it depends on age. While the majority of 19 to 21-year-olds said they would just damage the paintwork of a car, the older generations said they would go a bit further.

Twenty-two to 25-year-olds are more likely to smash the windscreen in order to make their point, while 31 to 35-year-olds are more open to the idea of selling their spouse’s pride and joy on ebay for a few pence.

Nigel Doggett, managing director of Autoglass, said: "In the UK most people won’t turn the other cheek when it comes to infidelity and as the car seems to be one of the prime targets for getting even, this poll should serve as a warning to anyone thinking of straying."

Research by RoadSafe showed that women are safer on the roads and less likely to take risks when driving.

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