If you run a car, you will not need to be reminded of the high cost of motoring in the UK, what with the rising cost of fuel, insurance and road tax, not to mention the maintenance, which has to be carried out. Many car drivers have already made the switch to two wheels and here are just a few of the reasons why they prefer two wheels over four.
- Save Money – The most obvious reason to sell the car is the much-reduced costs of running a bike as opposed to a car. In the period of a year, you could save a fortune, which is money that can be used for other things. Once you have invested in your motorcycle, protective clothing and equipment, there is little else you need, aside from fuel.
- The Excitement & Adventure of Bike Riding – Riding a powerful motorcycle is a thrill like no other and for most, this is enough to make it all worthwhile. The feeling of raw power when you accelerate is not something you forget, which is a lot more interesting than riding in a car and when looking for motorcycle dealers, search with Google and you can book a test ride on the bike of your dreams.
- Beat the Rush Hour Traffic – Riding a bike allows you to get to the front of the queue at traffic lights during the morning and evening rush hour and that can make all the difference for getting to work on time. There’s nothing worse than sitting in your car for long periods, as the traffic slowly moves towards the front of the intersection and who knows? Riding a bike to work could get you that coveted ‘employee of the month’ award.
- Be More Eco-Friendly – Whichever way you look at it, switching from 4 wheels to 2 will definitely reduce your carbon footprint, as you are using less fuel. There might be times when you really need a car and hiring one is a quick solution and you will not have to endure the very high cost of being a car owner. There are other ways of getting about; buses, trains and taxis all operate, making travelling convenient and if you live in a city, there will be at least one mass transportation system that you can use when the weather is bad.
- Cash Left Over – When you replace your car with a motorcycle, you will have some cash left over, which you could put towards this year’s summer holiday, or even as a deposit on your very first home. If you have already paid off the car loan, that’s a lot of money tied up in your set of wheels, more than enough to get you the bike of your dreams and still have some left over. Click here for car trading tips.
Of course, riding a motorcycle means having a valid licence, along with road tax and insurance and you can find more information about that here.
It might take a little getting used to, but you will be glad you went ahead and traded your 4 wheels for 2, in more ways than one.
