60% commuters cut motoring costs
Updated on 12 January 2009
Around 60% of those using the car to commute have changed their habits to cut costs, according to a survey.
Some have switched to a smaller car, while others have found a less congested route to work, the poll from Auto Trader magazine and website found.
Commuters are also sharing lifts with colleagues while some are even mixing diesel with waste cooking oil to save money.
Auto Trader said running costs for motorists have increased over the last 12 months, with depreciation rising nearly three-quarters since 2007 and insurance going up nearly 10%.
The company added that the average cost of commuting for motorists - based on an average journey of 17.1 miles to and from work - was £35.55 a week.
Adding this to the weekly cost of depreciation (£61.21), insurance (£9.21) and road tax (£2.79) gives a weekly overall figure of £108.84.
Auto Trader marketing director Matt Thompson said: "The motorist's wallet is getting pummelled from all angles these days. When you consider the rising cost of motoring and the new price rises for rail users, it is no surprise that in these tough economic times nearly 60% are considering downsizing their vehicles and changing the way they drive to save expenses."
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