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From smart parking \u00a0to reducing your insurance premium Geraldine Herbert has some tips to make driving a more economical option<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that owning a car is expensive, whether resting on your driveway or eating the miles on the motorway your car is costing you money. So from avoiding unnecessary\u00a0parking charges\u00a0to reducing your insurance premium we have 10 tips to make driving a more economical option<\/p>\n

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  1. Frugal refuelling<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Working out exactly how much fuel your car actually uses will allow you plan better. To do that fill your car from empty and reset the counter to determine how much of a distance you can cover with a full tank. Then for example if your car uses 65 litres to travel 500km you use 13 litres per 100 km. Use websites such as pumps.ie<\/a> to find the cheapest petrol or diesel in your area.<\/p>\n

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    2<\/strong>. Improve your driving techniques<\/strong>
    \nMaking small tweaks to your driving technique can save on fuel costs. To drive more efficiently don\u2019t rev the engine and change up into a higher gear as soon as it is possible, correct use of gears can save you up to 15% of your fuel bill. Plan ahead, anticipate stop signs and lights, the less you have to stop, the better your fuel economy. Remember driving just 8 km\/h over the speed limit can affect fuel consumption by 23%, the most fuel efficient speed is 75-80 km\/h.<\/p>\n

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    3. Car Insurance<\/strong>
    \nYou can save hundreds of euros by simply shopping around for the cheapest car insurance so take the time to do so and don\u2019t simply renew your insurance annually.<\/p>\n

    Put a realistic value on your car. Insuring a car at a higher value than its market value will do nothing but waste money. Insurance companies will only ever compensate you for what you have lost. Also if you car is worth less than \u20ac2,000 then consider third party insurance rather than comprehensive cover. Always ask your insurance company if you are eligible for a discount and if possible pay your premium up front, paying monthly eases the financial burden but will cost you more in the long run<\/p>\n

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    4. Look after your car<\/strong>
    \nNo-one enjoys taking their car\u00a0for a routine service, especially when often the\u00a0car\u00a0comes back feeling and looking the same as before. Even so, cost-cutting on maintenance is false economy.\u00a0 Taking good care of your car is an easy way to prolong its driving life and cut costs so do regular checks on the oil, fluid levels, tyres it will pays huge dividends in the long run.<\/p>\n

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    5. Share your car<\/strong>
    \nSharing your car is a great way to save money. Consider car pooling with neighbours, friends or colleagues it will not only reduce the fuel you use but also the wear and tear on your car. Check out     Carpool.ie<\/a>, founded in 2008 the scheme is open to anyone who owns a car, or anyone looking for a lift.<\/p>\n

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    6. \u00a0<\/b>Find the cheapest spot to park your car<\/strong>
    \nOften online car park prices can be far cheaper than offline so do some research.     Q-park<\/a> customers, for example can save up to 50% by booking online.<\/p>\n

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    7. Consider other forms of transport<\/strong>
    \nCommuters can make significant savings on Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann, and Irish Rail services by purchasing tickets through the     Taxsaver.ie<\/a> scheme. Designed to encourage people to use public transport to travel to and from work its worth considering if fuel and parking costs are making your daily commute unaffordable.<\/p>\n

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    8. Rent a car<\/strong>
    \nFor many reasons it may make sense to rent a car — a temporary need for a second vehicle or city dwellers without residential parking spaces. Schemes such as     gocar.ie<\/a> are ideal. GoCar has 60 cars and four vans across 50 bases throughout Dublin and Cork. It’s effectively a short-term rental option, allowing you to hire a car for a few hours at a time.<\/p>\n

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    9. Check your tyres<\/strong>
    \nOver time, tyres will naturally loose air and not only is this dangerous but it will also affect your cars fuel efficiency. Keeping your tyres properly inflated can improve consumption by up to 2%.<\/p>\n

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    10. Pass your NCT<\/strong>
    \nMisaligned headlights are a common reason for cars to fail the tests so have your headlights checked, it is a 10 minute job for someone with the right equipment. Also check the threads on your tyres and don\u2019t forget about the spare wheel. Oil, coolant levels, tyre pressure should be looked at and the day of the test remove your hubcaps, or the centre cap on your alloy wheels, if the wheel nuts can’t be seen.<\/p>\n

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    Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

    17th May, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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