Road Fees? Fuel Fears? 2024’s Motor Market Mood Swings
Nearly 70 % of drivers are staring down the wave of petrol and diesel price hikes – that’s 7 out of every 10 behind the wheel feeling a little squeezed.
What’s on the Drivers’ To‑Do List of Costs
- Insurance premiums – 60 % out in the cold, worried about the next slab.
- Car purchase price – 47 % wondering if new rides are becoming a luxury.
- Servicing – 42 % fears the rust‑removal bill will bite.
- And if that’s not enough, 41 % also fret over repairs, 32 % for EV charging, 30 % on financing, and 24 % about toll charges like the newly minted Silvertown Tunnel.
CEO Paul Burgess Breaks It Down
“It’s a full‑plate hike in car running costs over the past few years,” Paul explains. “Fuel and insurance shots have gone up, and folks are bracing for more, even though the numbers are starting to flatten out. Those newly minted tunnel fees and the charge on electric vehicles are adding extra crunch to every journey.”
Comparing This Year with Last
Back in January’s earlier survey, the numbers were slightly higher: 73 % feared insurance, 67 % worried about gas, 46 % about buying new cars, and 34 % on servicing. The same trend persists for 2025 – the headline worry? The unavoidable fuel and insurance bill.
Many drivers now keep their beloved old wheels a bit longer, possibly skipping a service or driving a lighter model to dodge these daily expenses.
Survey Snapshot
This monthly snapshot was pulled by APD Global Research with 329 consumers and 58 dealers weighing in.
