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Know Your Fuel Prices
It's always tempting to just fill up at the nearest petrol station isn't, isn't it? After all, how much difference can a couple of pence make? Well, a difference of 5p on the pumps equates to a difference of around £70 on 12,000 miles, and the more distance you do, the more you're going to save. Just don't go out of your way for fuel – doing so can negate the benefits of the cheaper fuel entirely.
Be Loyal!
If the petrol station you fill up at happens to be the same supermarket you do your shopping in, you're in luck. Using your loyalty card for fuel and shopping can equate to some quite nice discounts, but most other petrol station chains now have similar reward systems that you can use to exchange money spent for rewards.
Consider Your Speed
You don't have to drive your Lacetti like it's on the Top Gear track – in fact, unless you've got the same budget that Clarkson and his pals have got, I'd recommend against it. Travelling at 50mph uses 25% less fuel than travelling at 70, and keeping a limit on how heavy your right foot is means you're less likely to be caught speeding, thus avoiding expensive fines and insurance premium increases.
Shop Around For Insurance
Most people know they should be doing this, but at the same time, when that renewal letter arrives through your door, it's very easy just to accept the new quote and not bother looking. Thing is though, it's very easy to compare car insurance quotes nowadays, and by doing this once a year you can save yourself a bundle on that renewal price.
Give Someone A Lift!
Imagine being able to cut the cost of your commute in half – halving the fuel you use and the mileage you do are both great ways to save yourself money, and there's a very simple way to do that – lift sharing. If you and a colleague live close to each other, why not share the driving?
Little Things make all the Difference
As nice as that air conditioning is, keeping it on uses 10% more fuel than standard , while tyres inflated by as little as 6-8PSI can affect your consumption by 5%. These numbers soon add up – for example, a Lacetti using 15% more fuel than usual will do 80 miles less than one running at optimum condition.
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