Drivers warned of common filling up mistake that increases costs

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The petrol and diesel prices are expected to remain high this autumn and winter. And with the extra burden of energy costs, thousands if not millions of motorists will be looking to save money on fuel in the next few months.

With that in mind, one motoring expert advised that motorists should avoid filling up at supermarkets.

Ashley Johnson, Sales Manager of Parkland Motors, said: “I recommend shopping around outside of supermarkets for cheaper fuel options and to plan journeys ahead of time, combining trips to avoid unnecessarily using fuel.”

Mr Johnson provided several other tips that drivers could follow to save money on petrol and diesel.

He said: “Fuel costs can be reduced by driving more economically.

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“I recommend that motorists make fewer short journeys, and regularly check the tyre pressure on their vehicles, as the lower the tyre pressure, the more fuel the car needs to move it down the road.

Mr Johnson continued: “While driving, motorists should also try to accelerate gently, maintain a steady speed, and keep more distance between their car and the car in front, as on a long-term basis there is a notable difference in fuel consumption.

“Finally, ensure to remove any unnecessary weight from the summer trips, such as roof bars and roof boxes, as they can create wind resistance and cause vehicles to use more fuel through the ‘drag effect’, which increases the more motorists accelerate.”

Mr Johnson’s claims were echoed by the head of road safety at British dash cam company Nextbase, Bryn Brooker.

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“Keeping the heater or air conditioning on uses a fair bit of fuel – consider opening the window to cool down instead if you’re at lower speeds, or adding a layer to warm up in winter.”

The expert continued: “There’s also all the extra luggage you might have – those things that have been in your boot for months that you’ve been meaning to drop off somewhere but never get around to. It all adds up.

“But you could save far more money by buying a dash cam for as little as £59 and reaping the rewards from your insurance.

“A dash cam shows insurers that you’re willing to have your driving held up to scrutiny if something goes wrong, and our research suggests this can save you up to 30 percent on your premium.

“And it could end up saving you thousands more by letting you keep your non-claims bonus if there is an incident.”

Motoring experts at GoShorty also warned drivers to operate their vehicles sensibly.

They said: “One of the easiest ways to save money on your car is to change how you drive.

“Different ways of driving use more or less fuel. Driving smoothly – not speeding up, slowing down or changing gear too quickly – is an effective way to use less fuel in the current climate.”

Lastly, they urged motorists to simply drive slower.

The experts explained: “Going slower is also an easy way to use less fuel and save money.

“Generally, the speed limit is a good measure. While you should be sticking to the speed limit anyway, going at 70mph rather than 60mph uses nine percent more fuel.

“Going 80mph (even on the motorway) uses 25 percent more fuel than going 70mph.”

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