Motorists unite! We’re having a tough time, aren’t we? I mean, with rising fuel costs, January VAT increase, maintenance and repair bills, insurance going through the car roof, tax and traffic jams, does it get any worse?
Follow my five simple tips for shedding a few motoring pounds:
1. Pass your Advanced driving test
Become a member of the non profit making Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), and take lessons for your advanced test. IAM will teach you how to drive:
You are less likely to pay for expensive repair bills, including stress busting therapies for yourself. The IAM membership is recognised by many leading insurance companies who offer discounts for IAM members. www.iam.org.uk
2. Join the AA or RAC
Both these organisations are excellent for being there just when you need them; recovery or roadside assistance for anyone, anytime, anywhere. Maybe you’re stuck on a cold motorway hard shoulder…with no heater, in an unlit country lane or need an emergency home response. Breakdown cover with a reliable organisation, is a small monthly fee for peace of mind, better use of your time and insurance discounts. You can be safely back home or on with your journey sooner, cheaper. www.theaa.com/Breakdown-Cover; www.rac.cu.uk
3. Carry a lighter load
Fuel is heavy and adds weight so the less fuel you have in the tank, the more efficiently it runs because the less effort it needs to accelerate. By filling up more often, with less fuel you’re saving money. It is also helpful to de-clutter your car from boot and seat junk, or anything unnecessary. This will lessen weight and make extra savings.
4. Learn how to park correctly
Sounds simple, I know. Yet the vast majority of motorists get caught out with hefty parking fines, simply because they parked incorrectly, not because they were intentionally flouting the law.
5. Get a tracking unit
These aren’t complex or expensive. You can get some great devices today, even download an app from your iPhone. Unless you run a large fleet of cars, trucks, lorries or vans, stick to a portable unit. These need no installation; you just place in the car and go. Some money saving driving things to help you: time management is definitely one of them, speed restriction alerts, alerts on alternative routes, jams, engineering works and even customer outsource invoicing. Well worth a small investment. See what a tracking device can do for your driving
There are lots of things you can do to cut your driving costs, these are just a selection. Try them and see how they work for you, be great to get your comments.
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