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How to save money when running and buying a car

Looking to save money when running and buying your car? Firstly you have to look at the things that are costing you when running and buying a car. The main things are:

• Fuel
• Car maintenance
• Insurance
• Cost of the car
• Breakdown cover

Fuel- If you want to save money on fuel you have to drive like you want to save fuel! Driving economically not only saves you money but it also reduces your carbon footprint and it's something that is encouraged by driving instructors Leeds. If you have a diesel car you should be changing up at around 2000 RPM, whereas in a petrol around 2500 RPM.

Car maintenance- making sure that your car is well maintained avoids major cost in the long run. Getting your car serviced every half a year ensures that all your engine fluid levels are as they should be and no damage is done to your car, however you should also check these regularly yourself.

Insurance- This is probably one of the most expensive things for a new driver and it's the main reason why not everyone can afford a car as soon as they pass their driving test. Insurance for a new driver is very expensive as the insurance companies run a huge risk when insuring inexperienced drivers. When looking for your car insurance make sure you shop around for the best deals. Sometimes insurance companies give good deals when you insure a number of different cars with them, ask around your family members to see who they're insured with and mention their name when enquiring.

Cost of the car- Buying your car is one of the most expensive things you will purchase in your life. When shopping around for your car make sure you know what to check for on the car to ensure that it has no major underlying problems. Always take it out for a test drive and have a good look around inside and out of the vehicle. When trying to save money you need to look for the best deals on the market. The fewer miles you can find a car with the better, however as you see the miles on a car go down you will see the price go up!

Breakdown cover- Even though breakdown cover isn't essential it is recommended, especially if you make long journeys frequently. Getting the cheapest possible breakdown cover is important as it keeps the cost of running a car at a minimum. Try and join family members policies and sometimes you can receive it at a discounted rate. However this means you then have the same policy and it will only cover a certain amount of call outs a year!

Most driving instructors in Leeds try to advice pupils what to do once they have passed their driving test and are running a car on how to save as much money as possible, if there's something that you're unsure about then just ask!

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