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High Fuel Costs Driving you Mad? Motorists can Enjoy Range of Useful Tips on Saving Money on Fuel
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:19
Drivers advised to wise up when it comes to fuel costs to avoid hefty bills

Fuel prices look set to go up to £1.20 per litre in time for the Bank Holiday weekend and in response, car hire specialists Carrentals.co.uk is offering some great advice to UK drivers on how they can save money on their fuel costs.

Speaking about the possible savings is Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk Gareth Robinson: "Everyone was hoping that the price peaks in May were long gone but with prices set to rise by the end of the month; it is important to help people to save as much money as possible."

He continued: "Bu changing your driving style slightly and by making a few changes to a car, motorists around eth UK can soon be saving lots of money on their fuel costs."

Here are the top ways to save money on fuel -

1.    Take it Steady - Slowing down will have a huge impact as reducing your speed from 70mph to 50mph can save around 30% of fuel.
2.    Pressure Point - Tyres that are not at the recommended pressure setting will use more fuel but be careful not to over inflate them.
3.    Plan Your Route - Taking some time to set out your route will help to save fuel lost when drivers take wrong turns and it is equally important to avoid the busiest roads.
4.    Remove Excess Weight - Keep the vehicle weight down by taking out needless items like golf clubs and books.
5.    Tight-Wad's Fifth Gear - Fuel-conscious drivers often choose to put the car in neutral when on downhill slopes but many claim that this is dangerous and actually no longer saves fuel due to modern car technologies.
6.    Make Your Own Fuel - Biofuel is tax free and each household is allowed to make up to 2,500 litres of it a year although there are many safety measures to consider.
7.    Cut Down on Resistance - Close windows to avoid drag on the car and take roof racks off when not being used.
8.    Supermarket Money Off Vouchers - Fuel discount vouchers can be had at many supermarkets and these should always be made use of.
9.    Lift Share - Sharing the journeys on school runs or work travels will also help.
10.    Keep Fuel Topped Up - The price between stations varies massively so if you find a cheap place then fill it up!

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.  To compare the latest car hire deals visit carrentals.co.uk.  

About Carrentals.co.uk: Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK's leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit carrentals.co.uk

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