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Hour Car versus Own Car

 

Own Car

Hour Car

Availability

Available 24/7, unless someone else in your household is using it.

Available 24/7, unless all cars booked out. (Unlikely)

Location

Outside your home all the time, but is it safe?

A short journey away, but not your responsibility

Cost before use

£1500 - £3000 a year for a reasonable car, more for a fancy one.

£50 - £145 a year (Cheaper for 2nd member of household and 2nd year.)

Cost of use

Around 25p a mile. (Includes tyres, brakes, repairs)

£2.50 per hour first 3 hours,

£1.50 per hour subsequently

Free 11pm to 8am

Plus 12p a mile for fuel (price changes with fuel prices)

Safety

Keep an eye on condition of car and maintain well.

Have you got everything you need in case of emergency?

Very well maintained.

Mobile phone and emergency contact.

Reversing sensor, emergency kit and many other extras.

Environment

Serious pollutant affecting air quality and global warming.

Will reduce vehicle mileage overall.

Bio Diesel one of the least polluting fuels and has zero affect on global warming as produced by plants.

Summary

The only solution for people who must take their vehicle to work every day (unless they carshare).

Economical only for people who use their vehicles a lot.

Very economical for those with a low level usage.

No hassles or worries about the car.

Environmentally sound and probably safer.