Last time I can remember checking, the A.A. estimated that here in the U.k. the smallest cheapest car bought from new, with the average 10,000 miles per year running ,cost at least 53p per mile

That is with Deppresiation, servicing,taxes,insurance, fuel etc.

Working on that sort of statistic, I reckon, since going carless 26 months ago I have saved just under £5000

But that is counter-balanced with the cost of a new bike and all the equipment to go with it..

So I reckon i`m about 2/12 grand in. Think i can afford a few more of these now.