Given the choice, UK motorists would prefer smaller vehicles to use. Aside from saving on gas, they cost less as far as insurance is concerned. Today, we are suffering the worst credit crisis ever to hit us. People are finding it hard to cope up with their everyday needs and some even resort to public transport to get to work or places where they simply have to be

Among the factors affecting vehicle choice as well is the insurance coverage. And it looks like the higher spec vehicles carry a more expensive insurance premium, something that has become alarming for motorists and a reason to turn to these smaller cars.

Steve Chelton, Insurer development manager at Swinton said: “Looking at these figures it is clear that Brits are choosing to cut their outgoings and drive smaller engined vehicles which are cheaper to insure, tax and refuel.

“Cars with small engines and no modifications, which also have cheap and easily accessible spare parts, are an ideal choice if you want to keep insurance premiums to a minimum.”

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(Source) Press