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Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Cut your costs and your carbon



I spend more each month on fuel than I do on food, and that includes going out for meals. Sadly I don't get nearly the same satisfaction from a full tank of petrol as I do from a beautiful meal.

The costs associated with motoring are important to most drivers. Filling up, road tax together with service and maintenance all add up and leave many drivers frustrated.

So what can we do to cut our costs and at the same time lower our carbon emissions? The obvious place to start is the car you choose to drive. If you want to ride around in a 4X4, then which is the best option in its class? Carmony.co.uk include green ratings on cars displayed, which help you to easily see the green credentials of the vehicle. We also display running costs for a vehicle, so when choosing a car you can determine which cars on your short list will cost you more or less to run.

Once you have decided on your car - you should spend some time thinking about how you care for it and how you drive it. This will help you to keep your costs down throughout the time of ownership.

Reducing the amount of fuel you burn, will have a huge impact on your monthly outgoings, leaving you with cash to spend on items you will get a lot more enjoyment out of.

Make sure your tyres are pumped.
Close your windows.
Drive smoother.
Swith off your engine.
Choose the right gear.
Drive Less.
Slow Down.
and sweat

For more details on each of these tips click here
Luke Carter

Author: Carmony.co.uk

If you would like more tips and guides to help you buy a car, then go to our Get Advice pages on Carmony.co.uk