Fuel prices have been a major concern for Scottish drivers and the rest of the UK, as prices continue to soar amidst the cost of living crisis.
As households look for ways to save cash, motorists could save up to £400 a year on fuel costs, thanks to using a little-known petrol hacks. By doing some research before hitting the road, you can get better prices while saving fuel by driving a shorter distance.
The professionals at Hippo Leasing say drivers can slash their fuel costs by using apps to find the best prices. As reported by The Mirror, this piece of advice could result in fuel savings of up to £406.24 annually.
The specialists analysed how much divers can save by using helpful apps like PetrolPrices to find the best offers within a five-mile radius. By doing this, they found that motorists can save as much as £25.39 on a tank.
This saving, which was in Belfast, saw people drive some 3.6 miles from the city centre for cheaper fuel, while drivers in Newcastle could save as much as £14 on a tank. In third place was Coventry, where drivers could pull in savings of £13.94.
Other ways to save money on petrol include driving smoothly, decreasing your speed and thinking carefully about how you're using your brakes.
The pros also advise to not wait until the fuel light comes on before re-filling, as this will cost you.
Tom Preston, at Hippo Leasing, advised: "Don't wait for your dashboard light to flash to tell you to fill up. It will cost you on average 35p to drive an extra few miles to a cheaper station in the area.
"This would be worthwhile if the savings on pence per litre are dramatic enough."
David James, sales director at Right Fuel Card, explained: "Using brakes less is a popular fuel-saving technique as it maximises your car's stored momentum and energy.
"This can be done by thinking ahead and taking your foot off the accelerator in advance, to prevent slamming. We do not recommend that you avoid using your brakes completely as this can of course be dangerous.
"It's also possible to allow the regenerative braking in an electric vehicle to handle most of the braking for you."
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