November 22nd, 2021
Why use a car club in a commuter town such as Hainault, Brentwood or Chelmsford
In 2020, the UK population was estimated at being 67.2 million; of those people, it is thought that nearly ten per cent of those (5.8 million) work in London.Of course, not all of those people will live in the capital, with commuter towns such as Hainault, Brentwood and Chelmsford being top choices for people travelling into work.
October 25th, 2021
Going green with electric vehicles
Kermit the frog famously lamented that it’s not easy being green – but that’s not the case with an electric vehicle.While electric cars are big news these days, in reality, they’re not that new at all. In fact, the very first model was developed at around the same time as its petrol counterpart: in the late 19th Century – and, for a time, was more popular.
October 22nd, 2021
Public transport v car-sharing
So, you want to do your bit for the environment by getting rid of your car – but how will you get around?Walking or cycling everywhere is a nice idea but not particularly practical in reality, and neither is relying on lifts from family and friends.
October 15th, 2021
Three myths about car-sharing
Three quarters of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by road vehicles. And the average cost of owning a vehicle is £1,541 a year.Which means that, for anyone concerned about the environment or the costs of running a car, a car-sharing club like Co Wheels is the perfect solution.
October 8th, 2021
LEADING IMPACT REPORT SHOWS BUSINESS SAVINGS OF THOUSANDS EACH YEAR
Co Wheels has released its social impact report highlighting its influence on environmental, social, and business factors in the UK and the findings are a reminder that there is a route to accessible, sustainable travel.
October 6th, 2021
The hidden costs of car ownership
As of 2020, there were 31,695,988 cars on the road – that’s more than one for every two people.Which means that if you’re reading this, you’ve probably got a car (or two) sitting on your drive.
September 24th, 2021
Top Ways to Avoid the Dreaded ULEZ Charge Coming to a City Near You...
Driving in the UK – London specifically – has never been more expensive.From rising fuel costs to spiralling used car prices, it seems that everywhere you turn, there are more ways to part with your hard-earned cash.
September 16th, 2021
Flexility - the card you can use for a bus or car
The new Flexility card from Co Wheels and Go North East makes it easy to switch between using a bus or a car. One card can be used to pay for bus trips or book a car.
September 10th, 2021
5 questions to help decide if you should take your car to university
Moving to university can be one of the most overwhelming times of your life. Your life is changing, and it may feel a bit chaotic as you make endless decisions that will shape the way you live your life.
August 15th, 2021
Drivers’ Panicked Parking Searches Explode in 2021
Co Wheels has revealed the UK’s extensive parking queries, tracking Google searches for the most asked parking questions over the past year in the nation’s largest cities.
June 29th, 2021
Trying out an electric vehicle for the first time
Our Dundee member, Gordon Shields, tried an electric vehicle for the first time for a trip to the Isle of Skye. He documented his trip to share with fellow electric vehicle novices.
June 4th, 2021
How the past year has changed our thoughts on car ownership
Car ownership has become too ingrained in us to just go cold turkey straight away and give up our cars, but we can make baby steps to a big change. If you are part of a multiple car household, then maybe try to go a month without using one of the cars and see how you find it.
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