Maintaining your car can be an important part of your daily life, and there are a number of ways you can make it cost-effective.
The car leasing company LeaseCar.uk has put together some top tips to keep the running costs of your vehicle low and thus save the penny.
These range from fuel maintenance and engine care to preparation for the TÜV.
A spokesman for LeaseCar.uk said: “Many people across the UK rely on a car to commute, shop and socialize.
“But running costs can skyrocket, and at a time when every penny counts, we decided to create a guide of top tips to help you keep your car on the road and make money as well to save. This is important because people’s incomes suffer from so many other pressures. ”
Servicing your car around the same time as MOT is an effective tip (Canva)
What are the seven tips to keep vehicle maintenance costs down?
Shop around your TÜV
Consider reaching out to numerous repair shops for quotes on how much it will cost to get an MOT. You can potentially save money or get additional quotes where a repair shop offers additional maintenance checks at a discounted rate.
Prepare in advance for your vehicle’s MOT
There is nothing stopping motorists from doing their own tests in front of the MOT, in fact it can be a very sensible decision.
By taking an active interest in important areas that the TÜV examines before your vehicle comes to the workshop, you can locate and address some problems yourself.
You may spot defective lightbulbs or other issues that you can fix before you drop off your car. This also reduces the likelihood that your vehicle will fail the MOT.
The importance of a service
A good rule is to book your car for service and MOT at the same time.
At first glance, this may seem counterproductive, as you not only pay for the MOT, but it can be very helpful for the long-term health of your vehicle to have a service carried out at the same time.
Annual checks of oil, water and antifreeze are just a few of the things that are done as part of a service to keep your vehicle in good condition for the next twelve months and to be less prone to costly breakdowns in the near future.
Writing down where to get your gasoline is another tip (PA)
Act on advice
Sometimes TUVs contain notes about things that don’t fail a test, but the mechanic has noticed that a repair is needed at a time that is convenient for you.
For example, do not move or ignore a notice about a rusting bracket. Invest in the repair before it gets worse in the months ahead as you may have to pay more in the long run if it gets worse.
Engine care
For the operation of your vehicle, it pays to invest in good quality oil to ensure that your engine receives the most effective lubrication and protection and that wear and tear is reduced.
Fuel factor
Consider investing in a mobile app that will tell you about differences in gasoline prices at gas stations near you.
A garage may be a few miles away, but it’s worth it if weekly refueling is cheaper than opting for a gas station near where you live.
Drive economically
Driving at 80 km / h is said to help save fuel, but this is not always possible on busy roads.
However, drivers can consider techniques that put less stress on the engine, such as:
