Keep the car well maintained and the tyre pressures at the correct level.
Don't rev too high when moving off and instead of having to brake suddenly at junctions etc. when you know you have to slow or stop, just take your foot off the accelerator a bit sooner to slow down gradually, using your gears to slow you down too.
Remember that short journeys use more fuel.
Don't carry too much weight in the car and remove bike rack, roof rack when not in use.
Shop around for fuel - compare prices if you can or consider a credit card which offers money off fuel (eg Asda - sorry don't wish to advertise but if you use a lot of fuel 2p a litre off is very useful)
Real life advice from real women
More Tips Tagged "cars"
How to learn car maintenance
read more >>
How to find your car again after parking
read more >>
How to clean the inside of your car
read more >>
How to save on petrol
read more >>
How to choose a new car in the UK. I want 4 doors,...
read more >>
How to parallel park
read more >>
How to be a better driver
read more >>
How to avoid a parking ticket
read more >>
How to clean up a car oil stain
read more >>
How to find fun games to play when you are in the...
read more >>
More tags
parenting
oil
keys
pain
mildew
hurt
smell
violence
sunburn
dating
sand
garden
cycling
subscriptions
children
wasps
weeks
honey
In laws
music
weight
stomach
paper
costumes
memory
petrol
avocado
dust
engagement
whipped cream
break-up
sooth
pregnancy
wash
washing machines
bronzer
smile
shower
animals
crowds
help
siblings
breastfeed
medicine
fake tan
frizzy
thread
wedding
repair
delicate plants
furniture
period
kids
chewing gum
creases
electrics
humidity
nose
sandwiches
Stroppy
running
flowers
keeping in touch
baked beans
daylight
self worth
gardening
sweating
distant
snoring
aeroplane
food health
night sweats
moving on
fun
candles
family
unrequited
handbags
lines
travel
looseing hair
change
motivation
searching
smells
technology
education
healthy eating
beef
fertility
acting
love
Army
sleep
antiques
driving
blisters
splinters
inch-loss
age
untidy
Inadequate
save money
body spray
holidays
carpet
kiss
bread
apples
lightbulbs
thin hair
picnic
choice
stitches
eating
pubic
flirting
recycling
sephora
diy
lunches
alcoholism
fish
cooking
relationship
home perms
retirement
boyfriends
ex's
guys
parties
squats
ladders
How to save money on petrol
-
If you commute try carsharing. Alot of companies will help arrange it and most local governments have web sites set up to arrange them
-
check out www.petrolprices.com You can register yourelf on this site for unleaded or diesel with your postcode & they will regularly update you with where the cheapest fuel is in your area. I usually buy my fuel in a different area from where I live because it's cheaper but it's not worth it unless your going there anyway!
-
I changed my petrol car for a diesel last year - my fuel bills have pretty much halved!
-
Over speeding also takes more petrol so try to avoid over speeding
-
Change gears less, ie, if in 2nd, and you are excelorating try going straight into 4th and miss out 3rd, gear changes use more fuel
-
To make the cost of running the car less painful get a credit card that gives rewards, ie Natwest give points towards flights. Use the card for petrol only and always pay it off at the end of the month. The rewards soon mount up and then you can treat yourself
-
Have to second the diesel idea - having recently swapped from petrol to diesel it's amazing how less frequently you need to fill up, especially on long journeys. Also Sainsbury's do money-off vouchers when you spend a certain amount on groceries (can be up to 5p off a litre and more I think). They don't do this all the time but it's worth checking your local one every now and then. Also check out petrolprices.com who can use a postcode search to find your cheapest nearest petrol station. It's free to sign up.
-
I agree with all of the below, Morrisons etc. do 5p off petrol etc. Also try and go Eco..if you are going to drive somewhere what isnt really that far away, maybe try cycling? Walking? sharing?
-
Watch your speed - the "best" speed is 55mph, and as you raise to 70mph, you use 10%+ more petrol... crazy eh!! On motorways at 60mph roads I sat at 60mph. I dont carry extra weight (roof racks etc), and my tyres are pumped up well. Air con drains fuel so don't use that. I'm on petrolprices.com and the prices around here are always changing so it's a really good site, I get email updates from them as well. And, lastly, only use the car when you have to x
-
I've just read the other tips left here: there is 1 saying dont gear change as often ie. when accelarating. I've been told many a time this can damage your engine because if you from 2nd to 4th, although your car doesnt stall it doesnt actually have enough power (you might feel/hear it struggling) and this causes your engine more wear and tear over time. You can only skip gears when slowing down to a junction etc.
