This document provides 20 tips for saving money on motoring expenses. Some of the key tips include driving more aerodynamically at higher speeds by using air conditioning instead of open windows, avoiding overloading your car with unnecessary weight, changing gears early to improve fuel efficiency, and shopping around for car insurance to find the best balance of cost and coverage. It also recommends regularly maintaining your vehicle through actions like checking tire pressure and changing oil to improve fuel economy.

1. 20 Tips To Save You Money On
Your Motoring
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2. 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.
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3. Don’t overload your car with items you don’t need on the journey.
extra weight will use more fuel.
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4. Do not keep your roof rack installed if you do not require it. This
increases drag and uses up to 5% more fuel.
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5. 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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6. Do not race to your goal speed, gently move away from a standing
start and work your way slowly up the gears.
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7. Check your tyre pressure regularly. Under inflated tyres cause
excessive wear and reduce fuel efficiency
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8. 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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9. 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.
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10. Shop around for your car insurance, make sure you choose a
happy balance between cost and level of service.
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11. Keep to the speed limits! Speeding adds on average 13% to
insurance premiums
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12. Protect your no claims discount. Do not risk loosing all that
discount on one accident.
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13. Always check the price of fully comprehensive cover. in some cases
insurance companies reward you with a discount.
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14. Take a Pass Plus scheme and you can save money on your car
insurance premium.
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15. Ask your insurance company if they offer a complimentary
breakdown cover. This could save you a small fortune.
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16. 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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17. 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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18. Always ask the dealer to throw in some extras such as a fresh
MOT, Service and a new tax disk.
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19. On frosty mornings invest in an ice scraper instead of leaving your
car to run and heat up.
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20. Change the oil in your car regularly. A dirty engine reduces fuel
economy.
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