Tuesday, June 12, 2007
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Secured Loans
According to AA Personal Loans, it seems that millions of Brits are preparing to avoid air travel this summer and go green. Their research has hinted towards a welcome boom to the UK tourism industry as more Brits choose to holiday closer to home.
As the countdown begins for another May bank holiday and consequently the holiday airport madness as Brits everywhere get ready for another summer holiday season. New research from AA Personal Loans gives the first indication of the possible carbon backlash on holiday travel plans this summer. Their research included more than 2,600 Britons and explored the impact of the climate change debate on UK holiday plans for the summer.
The popularity of a car holiday seems to have grown, AA Personal Loans has found that more than one in five British holiday makers are now more likely to travel by car to a destination rather than fly as a result of the publicized impact on the environment. As a result, UK tourism will benefit the most from these plans with 20% of Brits planning a UK break whilst 11% intend to drive somewhere in Europe.Less than half of people plan to maintain plans for short haul flights to Europe while 3% said that the carbon footprint debate had led to them canceling their holiday plans completely.
The rebirth of car holidays in the UK sees the Scots leading the way with a quarter choosing cars over airplanes, whilst those in the South West plan to fly to Europe regardless. One in ten said that they were likely to consider a holiday in the UK.
As a result of this rebirth, the car buying market may see a greater demand. Research has shown that one in five considering a driving holiday to Europe is looking to purchase a more comfortable car. Environmentally conscious British motorists, one in five motorists, are looking to purchase a more environmentally friendly car in the next year. A rise in popularity of diesel cars, as a result of the environmental and economic benefits, shows that Brits are becoming more environmentally aware.
Lloyd East, Director of AA Personal Loans said, “AA Deals on Wheels reports have shown a consistent increase in the demand for more environmentally friendly vehicles over the last year. This research further exemplifies the changes people are making to their car purchase and travel plans in order to decrease their carbon footprint. It is encouraging news that Britons are following Prince Charles’ example and thinking twice before taking short haul flights which can have significant impacts on the environment.”
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Homeowners who are planning to venture on a car holiday could consider investing in a comfortable environmentally friendly vehicle. A
secured loan, one of the many options available, could help finance this purchase. Long motorway journeys are particularly unpleasant as it is without adding the issue of a small cramped car to the equation. Growing families could also benefit from the purchase of a larger vehicle. With a secured loan, a number of extras like MOT’s and vehicle insurance, things that many motorists do not take into account when calculating the cost of a vehicle, could be taken care of. A Hybrid car that combines a petrol and electric engine could be funded with a personal loan, for homeowners who are keen to decrease their carbon footprint.
