When it comes to choosing a new car, fuel efficiency is the top draw for consumers over the age of 50.
Such is the claim of Rias, which has revealed that nearly a third (32 per cent) of people within this age group would base their decision on the number of miles per gallon a vehicle could manage.
While money-saving was top of the agenda, there was also a focus on the environment, with 13 per cent of those questioned by the
car insurance provider stating that they would base their decision on the level of emissions a car produced.
Commenting on the findings, Rias managing director Janet Connor said: "However many miles to the gallon a car does - and whatever make, model or colour is chosen, making sure you're properly covered with appropriate car insurance is a non-negotiable part of driving a car."
Back in July, Rias also warned that drivers looking to cut costs by neglecting to take out cover ran the risk of a substantial fine and a criminal record.
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