How to cut your driving costs

When thinking about cutting driving costs, the first thought that comes into most people's minds is "Where can I fuel up cheapest?". But apart from finding the cheapest place to fuel up your car, there are other things that you can do to cut your driving costs. Here are just a few:

• Remove any excess weight from the car - you'll often find stuff in the trunk that just doesn't need to be there, and you are using fuel just to drive it around.
• Remove your roofrack when it isn't in use - the roofrack creates drag and uses up extra fuel.
• Ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure - both overinflation and under inflation can use extra fuel.
• Get a more economical car
• Drive smoothly with gentle acceleration and braking