As the UK stares down the barrel of a triple dip recession the financial strains are still being felt by many of us.
The 21st century has seen the ownership of a car becoming a necessary feature of day to day life in the western world. The UK is now in the age of the commuter with millions of people taking to roads every day to get to and from work despite consistent rises in the costs of motoring.
There are costs of owning a car that you’re just not going to get away with; road tax, insurance and fuel bills will always put a tight belt upon your disposable finances. In the current economic climate, with the financial doom and gloom still hovering over the majority of Europe, everyone’s pockets are feeling the pinch however there are many things we can do to reduce the associated costs of motoring.
Shop around
When looking for a car to buy never aim to pay the window price of the vehicle. Every car has an inflated target price the dealerships will be aiming to get, however you should look to get a certain percentage off of the price given in the showroom.
Filling up the tank
Although we cannot affect the price we pay for fuel at the pumps, we can choose where to buy it from and in what quantity. There are an abundance of fuel websites on the internet that will allow you to locate the cheapest filling station in your local area. Generally supermarkets will offer the cheapest fuel so why not be practical and fill up your car when you go to do your weekly shopping.
If you have a company fleet car or use your vehicle for business purposes why not implement the use of a business feel card for the best savings. Such will offer fuel management solutions and fuel cards suitable for all sizes of businesses that can save you further money.
Preventative Maintenance
Although, in the short term, preventative maintenance such as servicing and tyre changes can cost, in the long term they can save you substantial amounts of stress and cash. Furthermore, regularly checking tyre pressures are correct can cut fuel consumption due to a reduction in road friction.
