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 be a better driver
read more >>
How to clean up a car oil stain
read more >>
How to wash a car
read more >>
How to keep young children and babies amused on lo...
read more >>
How to get rid of a foggy windshield
read more >>
How to find your car after a concert now that ever...
read more >>
How to be prepared for kids being sick in the car
read more >>
How long to rest if you feel tired while driving
read more >>
How to deal with a stuck boot lid
read more >>
How to not pay too much for a car
read more >>
More tags
rough friend
roast beef
static
cutting
argue
sand
lemon wedges
tangles
facebook
lampshade
body spray
confidence
older
anger
sweat
etiquette
skincare
self-tanner
water
cookery books
business
washing machines
engagement
general
miscellaneous
suede
parties
summer perfume
ferns
beauty
timing
feet
body cellulite
heartbreak
heartbroken
natural
electrics
academic effort
tools
seeds
13
end
1
stomach
safe
boyfriends
houseshare
jealousy
soap
paranoia
break-ups
blusher
removal
siblings
glamourous
flower arrageing
lose
hot oil
chopping board
blood
internet
period
spills & stains
snoring
crush
bananas
toddlers
keys
linen
collar
health diets
picnics
body
remove
kitchen top tips
safety
roast potatoes
crafts
labels
break-up
mothers
Birthday
happy
storage
jobs
anxiety
water retention
breastfeeding
quick
spare time
marketing
seedlings
restaurant
sleep
entertaining
high school boys
budget
guys
Breast Implants
thicker
god children
scrub
Tan
eggs
bath
bread
egotistical
negative
Porn
weight-loss
Mood swings.
insecurity
couples
doctor
baked beans
makeup
gardening
lawn
religion
near-sight
violence
cleaning
dinners
vase
behaviour
waist
tomatoes
eyebrows
Ideas
slugs
avocado
shrink
bleach
resentment
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.
