New research by insurance experts at Aviva has found that more than a quarter of UK garage owners (28%) hardly ever park their car in their garage amid concerns about car size and parking. Although more than a third (38%) of UK drivers have access to a garage, 42% prefer to park on their driveway.

More than a fifth (21%) say their garages are difficult to park in and 16% believe their car is too big, which could in part explain why two thirds (66%) use their garage primarily for storage instead. Separate Aviva analysis finds that the average car size has increased by 22% over the past 20 years. This trend could possibly influence future choices, with a third (33%) of drivers stating that they would be discouraged from buying a larger vehicle.

Martin Smith, motor claims manager at Aviva

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