DRIVERS

face a postcode lottery when it comes to the cost of motoring, with those in the West Midlands hit hardest. The total cost of fuel, insurance and maintenance adds up to an average of £1,944 per year, says independent car buying site Carwow. Those in the West Midlands pay £177 more than the average — £2,121 per year, followed by the North West (£2,093), and London (£2,038).