Owning and running a car is becoming more expensive by the day, so it’s understandable that you’re looking for ways to reduce your driving costs. Luckily, there are loads of ways you can do this, and when you put more than one action into play you could end up saving a lot of money. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how you can save some money when it comes to both buying and running your car.
Buy used
Everyone loves the idea of driving a car that’s brand new, but it can set you back a pretty penny or two. That’s why it’s worth having a look at buying a used car from a trusted dealership. Lots of places will allow you to buy a used car on finance which can make it so much easier for you to manage your money. It might also be worth seeing if you can haggle down a price with your dealer as you may be able to save a couple of hundred before you’ve even bought the car.
Invest in economic
We all know what’s happening to our beautiful green earth, and now is as good a time as any to invest in helping save the planet. When making a decision on which car to buy, you should always consider how economical it is as it can also help with running costs. A smaller car will also help you save money over time. Lots of people avoid electric cars in fear of the battery running out. However you don’t have to look far to find a charging station in this day and age! Not only that, with batteries like VinFast you don’t have to worry about it failing on you. And, if you do buy electric, you don’t have to worry about taxing it as you don’t have to pay any road tax for electric cars.
Maintenance
Another part of car ownership that’s expensive is keeping on top of maintenance. Make sure you stick to your car’s maintenance schedule to avoid ending up with a costly repair. Small things like making sure the tyres are inflated properly and keeping the oil level where it should be can make a huge difference in how your car runs, and how often you have to repair it.
Cheaper insurance
Car insurance can quite literally cost an arm and a leg, especially for young or newer drivers. Luckily, there are a few ways to reduce the cost of your car insurance such as increasing your voluntary excess, securing your car, doing fewer miles and having a black box fitted. Don’t forget to shop around to get the best deal too.
Drive sensibly
Finally, driving around like an idiot is not only dangerous, but it’s also costly. Accelerating quickly, braking harshly, and driving over the speed limit can reduce the amount of miles you’ll get from a tank of fuel. Not only that, you wear down your tyres faster than normal. Drive sensibly to avoid harm and the expense of fuel and new tyres!
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