Drive 'green' to save money

Monday, 09 January 2012

Drivers who are looking to save money when they are out on the road this year can cut their fuel bills by 15 per cent if they learn how to drive green, according to one road charity.

New tips announced by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), say that people who drive carefully can make sizeable savings on their fuel bills, while also reducing the risk of car insurance claims.

"We’ve all got better things to spend our money on than petrol. This will help you save cash and reduce your carbon emissions," said IAM's head of driver training Simon Elstow.

Tips from the charity include keeping your car moving whenever possible, as stopping and starting uses up a lot of fuel, while those who are braking and accelerating sharply will see what they spend escalate.

It also says that people can save money by just keeping on top of maintenance to make sure that their car runs as efficiently as possible.

Last year, the government announced that it was cancelling a proposed rise in fuel tax, as organisations lobbied in order to try to curb the rising cost of motoring.

Posted by Noel Martin

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