Save Your Sheckles – Get a Scooter

Scooters are an inexpensive fun way to travel, and they can also be a good way to save money.

Petrol prices are not gradually rising, they are rapidly rising, and because of this it can be expensive running a car. So people are looking for cheap alternatives. The bus or train may be cheaper than running a car, but who wants to travel with a group of complete strangers in what can sometimes be an uncomfortable environment. It would be much more enjoyable to set off on a scooter ride instead.
Scooters can also help the environment. When people take the option of riding a scooter instead of taking the car they are reducing the amount of petrol used and they are reducing carbon dioxide emissions, especially if buying an electric scooter.

How Scooters Can Save People Money

The average scooter can travel roughly 80 to 100 miles using only one gallon of petrol - This means that there is not the constant necessity to fill up with petrol each time a garage is in sight. This makes travelling relatively inexpensive. The exact amount of petrol used will depend on the model of scooter, for example a Honda Lead 110 Scooter will give 100 miles per gallon. The amount of money that is saved by not having a car or by leaving the car at home could be spent elsewhere.

Scooters do not cost very much money – They are cheap to buy and therefore are a better alternative to buying a car (unless you have a family to chauffeur around, in which case a car may be needed sometimes). Even if you do buy a car, still consider a scooter too as it will save money when travelling alone.

Insurance – Scooters normally fall into the lowest category group for insurance purposes, making them cheaper than cars of larger motorbikes.

Congestion charges – In most towns and cities scooters are exempt from paying the congestion charge. This can save a lot of money, especially in places like Central London.

Road Tax – The road tax charges on a small scooter are only £15 per annum. Compared to the cost of road tax for the average car this is very good value for money.

Warranties / repairs – Most new scooters come automatically with a free 2 yrs warranty and automatic AA or RAC membership.

Free Parking – In most places scooters can park free of charge. Plus more than one scooter can be parked in an area allocated for one car.

Tax Savings – If a person is self-employed then the cost of a new scooter can be entirely offset against their income for tax purposes by claiming it as an investment on the tax return (provided they are using the scooter for business purposes).

Electric scooters – Electric scooters are highly cost effective. Although only suitable for short journeys they do not use any petrol at all, therefore in the longer term they are perfect for saving money. There is no need to fill up with petrol and so the initial outlay for the electric scooter is easily recouped by the money saved by not having to spend money at the garage.
The amount of people using scooters is gradually increasing because of these financial savings that can be made just by using scooters. Public transport costs are constantly rising and therefore there has never been a better time to save money and avoid the hustle and bustle of the train or bus journey to work / college etc.

Considering these money saving tips, it's easy to see why a scooter be the answer to your financial problems?