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Would you want to share your car with a stranger?

Almost half (47 per cent) of the population are considering it, according to new figures from the AA.

Reduced petrol costs were identified as the most popular reason to share a motor, with 60 per cent of people giving it as their primary motivation for doing so.

The most common reasons for people sharing vehicles include going to and from work (34 per cent) and social occasions, such going to the pub (54 per cent).

Those keen to keep themselves to themselves when it comes to car journeys could try taking out a loan to cover the cost of petrol.