Money saving motoring

JANUARY can be a taxing time for your wallet, especially if you own a car. With more journeys than usual due to the cold weather and increasing costs of running your car it might be costing you extra. Today, we’re bringing you three top tips to stop your car from breaking down and becoming an even bigger burden on your wallet this January.

• Steady upkeep

If your car is already suffering from mechanical issues, you’re bound to run into more problems. Avoid ending up with a huge bill further down the road by paying attention to your car’s maintenance. Regularly check your car’s interior and exterior condition, together with oil and brake fluid levels.

• Efficient driving

Another sure fire way to take better care of your car is by driving efficiently. This means accelerating and braking gently where possible and keeping a steady speed. This will do wonders for your engine health and stop you from needing to refill fuel and replace tyres so often.

• Plan ahead

If you want to save money on your vehicle, plan journeys before heading out of the house so you can research the most efficient way to get there. Planning can also help you to find the cheapest locations to refill your car.