How to reduce the cost of running your car

Keep on top of maintenance 

Keeping your car regularly serviced and carrying out your due diligence as a driver can prevent problems later down the line. While shelling out annually may initially seem counter-productive to saving money, it’ll pay off in the long run when those costly repairs become few and far between. 

Shop around for car insurance 

Whilst it might not be the most fun life admin task, it’s well worth spending some time shopping around for the best deal when your car insurance renewal rolls around. Using price comparisons sites (and getting quotes from providers that don’t use them), plus negotiating with your current insurer can help you get a greatly improved premium. 

Drive efficiently

If you accelerate quickly and brake harshly, chances are you’re doing damage to your pocket, by increasing the wear and tear on your car as well as burning through fuel quicker. Accelerating gently, driving at a steady speed, and slowing early are all good practices for saving fuel. 

Make some little changes 

Things like keeping your air con on, not keeping your tyres properly inflated, and carrying excess clutter that weighs your car down mean you’ll burn through fuel a lot quicker. As the price of petrol and diesel is a bit of a raw nerve right now, it’s worth making these little changes that make all the difference.  

Consider going electric 

If you’re looking for long term money-saving, an electric vehicle might be something you want to think about. If you’re smart about charging your car by utilising the UK’s growing network of public charging stations, and take into consideration that there’s less to go wrong under the bonnet, an EV is a sensible choice. 

Consider a warranty policy 

Both mechanical and electrical components within a vehicle can go wrong unexpectedly, and when they do, the fix can be expensive. The cost of a warranty policy really does pay off in these circumstances, preventing a hammer blow to your finances and providing some peace of mind in these financially uncertain times. 

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