Young drivers facing high costs.
High costs of car-ownership are also causing young drivers to consider alternative ways to buy their first motor.  One in 10 (11 per cent) have considered buying a vehicle with friends, with a quarter (25 per cent) agreeing it’s a good way to share costs.  An eco-friendly 45 per cent of these youngsters also believe buying a car with friends is better for the environment.   Statistics reveal that over 20,000 ** 18-25 year olds currently share a car with friends. Read more...
Taxi the Kids
(17 March 20 2006) Parents often complain their children treat them as a free taxi service and new research out today from internet insurer, esure car insurance , shows they’re right*. £170,000 to Taxi the Kids. Three quarters of parents (76%) would ‘never consider’ asking for any petrol money, regardless of the mileage involved. Read more...
One third of all accidents
Finding unexplained dents and scratches caused by other drivers. For longer journeys drivers tend to take an early night and make sure the car is safe. Almost three quarters of respondents (72 per cent) admitted to paying less attention on local roads and 60 per cent said that their driving became lazy when they neared their home. The report shows that during these trips, drivers’ minds are wandering, thinking about work, family or home chores. Read more...