A third of motorists over the age of 50 are
trying to cut the cost of driving, according to new research, with many taking
fewer journeys to achieve this.
Average mileage for a driver over 50 is now
5,389 miles a year, according to the research from Saga, down by almost a fifth
over the past seven years.
Nearly half are shopping around for the
cheapest stations to fill up with fuel, while more than a third have started
using public transport more often. A similar number have taken to leaving their
car at home for short journeys and walking more often.
Some older drivers are making bigger changes
to their habits. A small number are actually turning to the Internet to do most
of their shopping online, saving the cost of driving to the supermarket.
Drivers in the
north-east were the most likely to make changes to save money, although
Welsh motorists were the least likely to give up their vehicles.
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