Certain car parts and accessories may still be selling well despite the recession, if new research is anything to go by.

A study by the insurer Swiftcover has revealed although new auto sales are down, motorists are continuing to spend money on their vehicles.

Registrations of models straight off the production line have fallen 21.5 per cent compared with this time last year.

However, the number of drivers investing in personalised number plates has remained relatively stable – with sales down less than five per cent.

Tina Shortle, marketing manager with Swiftcover, claimed the findings show that even when times are tough and people cannot afford to buy a new auto, they still like to indulge in fun vehicle-related purchases.

She stated: "For many drivers, personalised registrations add to the enjoyment of motoring."

Ms Shortle concluded the findings demonstrate that Brits are a nation of car lovers.

In other news, a previous survey by Swiftcover found 12 per cent of Brits find driving to work to be the most stressful journey they make.

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