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20 Tips To Save You Money On Your Motoring

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Opt to use your air conditioning as apposed to your windows and sunroof if you are traveling above 50MPH. This will make your car more aerodynamic.

2

Don’t overload your car with items you don’t need on the journey. extra weight will use more fuel.

3

Do not keep your roof rack installed if you do not require it. This increases drag and uses up to 5% more fuel.

4

Change gear as early as possible. In a diesel engine around 2,000rpm and in a petrol engine around 3,000 rpm

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Do not race to your goal speed, gently move away from a standing start and work your way slowly up the gears.

6

Check your tyre pressure regularly. Under inflated tyres cause excessive wear and reduce fuel efficiency

7

Avoid filling up at motorway service stations. On average you pay between 8-10p more per litre of fuel. Plan your journey.

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Try not to fill your car with over half a tank when you plan on doing short trips. Less weight will mean better fuel economy.

9

Shop around for your car insurance, make sure you choose a happy balance between cost and level of service.

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Keep to the speed limits! Speeding adds on average 13% to insurance premiums

11

Protect your no claims discount. Do not risk loosing all that discount on one accident.

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Always check the price of fully comprehensive cover. in some cases insurance companies reward you with a discount.

13

Take a Pass Plus scheme and you can save money on your car insurance premium.

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Ask your insurance company if they offer a complimentary breakdown cover. This could save you a small fortune.

15

When buying a car, stick to your budget. Don’t let your heart rule your head! That Lotus is nice but can you really afford it?!

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Always do a vehicle check on any car you look at. If it has been stolen, damaged or still has finance on it walk away.

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Always ask the dealer to throw in some extras such as a fresh MOT, Service and a new tax disk.

18

On frosty mornings invest in an ice scraper instead of leaving your car to run and heat up.

19

Change the oil in your car regularly. A dirty engine reduces fuel economy.

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