Car insurance: Selfish Brits 'don't share cars'

Monday, 08 January 2007

Selfish Brits are not willing to share their cars even though it could reduce emissions and motor insurance costs, according to a new survey.

A poll conducted by a leading insurer revealed that two-thirds of parents who drive their offspring to school admit they never car share, while two-thirds of commuters admit they do not give lifts to co-workers.

Almost 2,500 people took part in the research and nine out of ten felt it was important to be eco-friendly; however, this green approach did not extend to car sharing. Many felt that sharing the school run or the daily commute would lead to additional hassle as well as reducing their flexibility.

However, research suggests that car sharing could be a vital way of reducing carbon emissions on UK roads as well as helping to reduce motoring bills such as car insurance cover because of the opportunity to share overall costs.

Roy Seeds, who oversaw the study, said: "Lift sharing on the school or work run makes sense; it saves petrol, reduces congestion and is more environmentally friendly, but it can also save you money. By keeping your own mileage levels down, you can save money on your insurance."

"The New Year provides a perfect opportunity to make car sharing your eco-friendly resolution," he added.

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