Fuel economy is at the top of everyones list when it comes to saving money, especially with the rising cost of petrol, but there are many ways that you can reduce your car costs. Buying or finding the most economical car is important - but if that is not an option try following these fuel saving and cost cutting tips and reduce the impact on your wallet today.

Ten Essential Tips to Help Reduce your Running Costs

If you’re about to buy a used car, it pays to check the vehicle thoroughly to ensure you are getting value for money. Listed below are some basic checks that should be carried out.
Regularly changing the brake fluid in your car allows safe brake operation and can also save money. Brake fluid transfers the pressure you apply of the brake pedal to the brakes at the wheels of your car.

Why pumping the accelerator when starting the engine is not a money saver.

Why over filling your petrol tank is not a good idea.

For every half tonne that a car weighs, it uses 700 litres of petrol a year.

By waiting till your fuel is all gone you could be shortening the life of your fuel filter.