Stressed Cardiff hotspot for ‘getaway cars’

More than 3 in 4 (77%) people living in Cardiff cite driving as one of the rare opportunities which they get for me-time, according to Confused.com.

Research carried out by Confused.com found that while only 5% dwell on their love life and friends when in their cars, a whopping 43% focus on their problems, work and money.

People from Aberystwyth seem almost burden-free in comparison, with nearly 62% claiming that they do not think about anything at all when they are in their cars. In addition, not one person surveyed claimed to dwell on problems or work, although 15% admitted to thinking about family.

Debra Williams, managing director, Confused.com comments: “It is interesting that a huge proportion of drivers only get the chance to enjoy valuable me-time when they are out and about in their cars. Our research shows that the majority of people in Wales use their cars as havens where they can dwell on their problems, work, money, their love-lives and families – especially if they are based in Cardiff!

“Cars are becoming increasingly integral to people’s lives. As a result, it is imperative that these already burdened drivers do not have even more to worry about when it comes to finding the cheapest car insurance. Price comparison services are specifically designed to help consumers find the best deals available on the market, so that they do not find themselves out of pocket when applying for car insurance.”