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Hour Car versus Own Car
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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. |