Car Insurance - Tips & Advice - Green driving

Economy drive
Motoring is going ‘green’, with many cars running on electricity and gas. That can mean big savings, so here we look at some of the petrol alternatives - plus some tips for saving money on your driving costs

Discount in numbers
Sharing a car with a partner, family member or even friend is ideal if you can’t afford to buy your own vehicle outright. Car sharing also means one less car on the road, helps cut congestion and makes better sense for the environment

Going green
With road transport responsible for 88% of the UK’s harmful carbon emissions, any initiative you take to be more eco-friendly on the road is good news for environment – and, as an extra incentive, could even save you cash by helping lower your Direct Line Motor Insurance Premium

Electric dreams
Electric cars were supposed to be the future of motoring – or so said Tomorrow’s World in 1965. Aside from milk floats they haven’t yet caught on but is their time about to come?

Sharing a car
Recent research by Direct Line shows that more young people are sharing the cost of buying a car with friends in answer to the rising cost of vehicles and environmental worries

Park and ride
The first park and ride services began in the 1970s to help cut congestion, encourage drivers to use their cars less and to make better use of public transport. Today, bus-based park and ride services exist in more than 55 towns and cities in England, with more planned and underway. Here’s how to find one near you…

Greener driving
Every time you use a car you are contributing to local air pollution and congestion. Take action to help create a better environment and you might find your bank balance is in a healthier state too!