Free driving for motorists who ditch their cars
Motorists in London who ditch their vehicles will be entitled to free driving time with a pay-as-you-go car club under a scheme backed by Boris Johnson.
The Car Crunch London initiative aims to reward those who can prove they have sold a car with two year’s membership of a car club and free driving time, which normally costs from £3.95 an hour.
The scheme is part of a drive to reduce the number of cars on London’s roads by 100,000 before the 2012 Olympics.
A spokesperson for the ETA said: “For the one in three Londoners who do without a car, and for the many drivers who seldom use their vehicle, sharing schemes make perfect environmental and financial sense.”
How car clubs and car sharing can save you money
Many people now have an informal arrangement with friends or neighbours, but Car Clubs offer a slick, money-saving and green alternative to private car ownership. If you drive less than 6,000 miles per year it is claimed a car club could save you up to £3,500 a year. Many people don’t notice the true costs of running a car, but when you add up the cost of tax, MOT, fuel, servicing, repairs, depreciation and parking you could be looking at over a hundred pounds a week. National car share offers free advice to those who are interested in car sharing.
How can I claim the free driving?
How and when can people apply? The offer is redeemable by sending in a scan of sections 4-8 of the car’s V5 certificate with sections 6 and 8 filled in, proving the sale of the car and applies to cars sold since December 1, 2008.
How much ‘free driving’ is included? Up to £250 worth. Cars start from £3.95 per hour to hire.
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