Scooters are a great alternative to cars on the daily commute to work. If more people used scooters to get to and from work, several of the UK's motoring problems would be eased; The Green Consumer Guide Introduction to Scooters offers an insight into what to look for, and what to avoid, when considering the purchase of a scooter. It is always more eco-friendly to choose a scooter over a car, but there are vast differences in emissions between scooters. The best type of scooter to select for low emissions is a 4-stroke. scooters solely use unleaded petrol, which produces far less particulates than a 2-stroke scooter. The combustion process of a 2-stroke scooter uses both petrol and oil, which in itself is quite polluting. 4 stroke scooters have a very high miles per gallon ratio of around 70mpg. Combined with the low emissions, this makes 4- stroke scooters the most eco-friendly choice for commuters. Scooter prices vary from around £1000 for a

small capacity model to around £6000 for larger versions. is a vibrant used scooter market in the UK, and most dealers and classified listings will have quality second-hand models for under a grand. stroke scooters (recommended), start at around £1600 new. A valid tax disc is a legal requirement for scooters. New scooters will usually come with road tax included, but after the first year the following annual road tax charges apply; 50cc - 150cc = £15 150+cc - 250cc = £40 250+cc and upwards = £65 Like car insurance, scooter insurance depends greatly on the age of the user and the size of the vehicle engine. car insurance, scooter insurance is seen on the whole as quite reasonablyFor a Third Party Fire & Theft (TPF&T) policy on a 100cc scooter, expect to pay between £30 (for riders aged 40+) to around £150 a year (for riders aged under 19). is usually double that of TPF&T. Most 4-stroke scooters use unleaded petrol, and deliver

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