Think of the craziest things you can do in your car and perhaps you can compare them with these findings in the UK market. Apparently many UK motorists have admitted what goes on inside their vehicle ranging from having sex all the way to fighting inside them. Others which made up the survey dined out and even slept in them.

From these facts alone, you have an inkling of an idea what a car is for Brit folks, something that may not necessarily be different to us locally. Of these things, the glaring figure is finding out that over 11 million Brits admitted having sex in the car, something that could perhaps be attributed to the rising expense of checking in a motel or hotel?

“Our survey provides a rather detailed picture of what some of us Brits are getting up to in our cars. Getting changed through to having sex, are behind-the-wheel activities that could surprise many. However, there is a serious note to these findings which is the distraction element some drivers are exposing themselves to when multi tasking. It’s absolutely critical drivers focus their full attention on driving and the road around them. If a motorist is involved in an accident, whilst being distracted, they can face criminal charges, points and even prison.”

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When it comes to car insurance, some people would not care. But as far as UK motorists are concerned, it is a big deal. In fact, based on a study, they spend at least 2 hours searching for a good insurance quote, giving you an idea how important car insurance is over at the United Kingdom.

The poll of 1,000 Swinton customers, found that motorists are spending more time online looking for cheap car insurance, than they were doing this time last year. In May 2008 drivers spent on average one and a half hours to find an insurance policy.

The name of the game is cost. Car insurance varies and while we have seen a lot of companies adjust their car insurance schemes, it seems apparent that UK motorists are trying to be wiser in this aspect. Not really meant to be a cheapskate, the times have a hand in it. Motorists just don’t want to compromise car insurance premiums but are forced to seek flexible insurance mediums in light of the current economic conditions today.

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The choice of which vehicle is important, particularly when you consider gas consumption. As for UK motorists, the trend seems to be leaning on a smaller vehicle, one which can consume lesser fuel yet aid a driver in getting places where he is supposed to be. Of course we all know that electric cars are another option but their price tag is something not all people can afford for now.

Today, we are suffering the worst credit crisis ever to hit us. People are finding it hard to cope up with their everyday needs and some even resort to public transport to get to work or places where they simply have to be. But there are a handful of people who need private means of transport, a dilemma that forces them to choose their cars wisely with constraints.

Among the factors affecting vehicle choice as well is the insurance coverage. And it looks like the higher spec vehicles carry a more expensive insurance premium, something that has become alarming for motorists and a reason to turn to these smaller cars.

Steve Chelton, Insurer development manager at Swinton said: “Looking at these figures it is clear that Brits are choosing to cut their outgoings and drive smaller engined vehicles which are cheaper to insure, tax and refuel.

“Cars with small engines and no modifications, which also have cheap and easily accessible spare parts, are an ideal choice if you want to keep insurance premiums to a minimum.”

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