Almost half of motorists restrict their use of fuel to reduce their cost of driving, according to a survey by Smart Driver Club.
Smart Driver Club was founded in 2004 by Penny Searles, and provides insurance and technology services for motorists.
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In the survey of 200 motorists, the Kettering-based car insurance provider found that 48% admitted to using less fuel in an attempt to save money, while 44% said they were using their car less.
Shopping around for insurance was the most popular way to try and reduce motoring costs, with 63% taking this route. A quarter of motorists put off purchasing their next car due to concerns over costs.
Smart Driver Club found that 16% of respondents were considering downsizing their car to save money, and 9% sought to switch their insurance to a usage-based system which used telematics.
Mike Brewer, brand ambassador for Smart Driver Club, said: “It’s worth considering what you can do to seriously upgrade your current motor and possibly get cheaper insurance too. It starts with getting connected.”
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