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\nSix out of 10 drivers are reducing the journeys they make in their cars because of the rising costs of motoring.<\/em><\/p>\n

In a UK survey by specialist insurance broker Adrian Flux Insurance Services<\/a>, 60 per cent of those questioned said they were using their car less than before after being hit hard in the wallet by the escalating price of keeping a car on the road.<\/p>\n

Some of the decrease in use of the family car is attributed to internet shopping, removing the need to visit out-of-town shopping centres, but the soaring price of fuel has left many motorists stranded.<\/p>\n

The higher motoring costs have hit customers at a time when consumers are being squeezed by the rising cost of living and dropping wages.<\/p>\n

Are you using your car less due to increased costs? Are you consolidating trips or opting more for public transport? <\/strong><\/p>\n

10th September, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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