For many, having and keeping a car will be one of the greatest costs you have, and nowadays we are all trying to spend less and improve earnings. Some may be experiencing debt issues or trying to pay off credit cards and thinking how to spend less. There are three primary expenses for a car: petrol, insurance and maintenance. It's in these three areas in which you will be able to make savings.
i) Fuel savings
Avoid wasting money on petrol by a) keeping your rev counter below 3000 rpm. Also once you go above 55 - 60 mph you start you use more petrol, so try and keep under these speeds b) not putting your foot to the floor. By pressing your pedal to the metal and using quick acceleration, you use up fuel much faster than necessary. Go easy on the accelerator and you will save on your gas bill; c) keeping pressure on your tyres at their recommended levels, because if you don't, you will discover that they will cause you to use more petrol; d) always using the right gear if your not driving an automatic; e) eliminating anything could cause additional drag on the roof, such as roof boxes and roof bars.
ii) Insurance savings
Hunt around for better insurance premiums. A lot of us remain with the same insurance provider for a long time because we can't be fussed with the hassle of swapping companies. Many don't know how much they could be saving by just changing insurance providers. Search around online to see what better deals you can get. There are some useful insurance comparison sites available.
iii) Garage savings
When it comes to garage servicing, you have certain items that require regular expenditure like exhausts, tyres and braking system. If you shop around, you will find that there can be a significant difference in costs for these products from one garage to another. It's definitely worth comparing different garages. Depending on what country you live in, the government may require yearly automobile checks. These checks and any resulting repairs can be quite costly. Look for a garage that has a good reputation within the community, and also has competitive prices. Ask buddies and neighbours who they get to do the work on their car and how much they usually pay. An excellent garage will normally always manage to build a good reputation in a neighbourhood and have loyal and regular customers.
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