Rising costs
You know it, and you’ve certainly noticed it already. the cost of living continues to rise, especially in the last year or two. Whether it’s fuel prices, maintenance, repairs or even car insurance, inflation is now affecting all sectors, not to mention road toll prices, which are still rising this year. In addition, a recent survey carried out by Ifop in collaboration with the Roole car club shows that many French people are looking for ways to reduce their car-related expenses. Indeed, the latter remains important for everyday life, regardless of whether these are primary or secondary needs. According to the study, 79% of French people use their car to go shopping or to go to the doctor, 75% to work, and 80% to visit friends or family. Suffice it to say that the latter is simply necessary for every day.
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Significant savings
However, now the French are forced to reconsider their lifestyle in order to reduce expenses as much as possible, in particular on cars. And it is not for nothing that almost half of the drivers spend from 100 to 299 euros per month for your car (except for purchase and leasing). To save money, 65% of motorists avoid the motorway, 35% of them regularly. But among the most modest, this share even reaches 46%. That’s not all, because 83% of respondents practice eco-driving at least occasionally, and 55% even do it regularly. In addition, drivers do not hesitate to negotiate their contracts with insurance companies in order to earn a few valuable euros every month. Used parts are also increasingly popular, as are associational garages. Finally, 25% of French consider using an ethanol kit to reduce their fuel budget, while the latter continues to rise dramatically.
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Source: Auto Plus
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