My Car, My Fuel and My Wallet

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We know there is no quick fix to make it easier and everyone’s situation is different. It will take a holistic approach so we’re continuing our series of tips to help you tackle the rising costs and take control. In Tips to Tackle the Cost of Living Part One, we covered general tips from how to save on occasions to reminders to unplug unattended and in Tips to Tackle the Cost of Living Part Two, we covered kitchen hacks. In part three we will cover tips to help reduce fuel costs if running a car or vehicle. This blog will be particularly helpful for people living in rural Ireland where public transport is less common. 

  

Let’s get started…  

  1. Try to not leave a lot of bits and bobs in your boot, it makes the car heavier and therefore uses more fuel. 
  2. Ensure your tyres are at the right pressure. You can Google your car make and model and find information about the correct pressure for the front and back tyres and if they should be at different pressures in different seasons. 
  3. Try to keep a steady speed when driving, particularly in traffic. You burn more fuel the harder you brake, and the faster you accelerate. 
  4. Don’t idle; turn the engine off if you’re doing a drop-off or picking someone up and waiting. Idling contributes up to 8% of all car emissions so you’ll be doing the environment a favour and your wallet. 
  5. Create a carpool for after-school/weekend activities or travelling long distances. 
  6. Plan ahead. Try to reduce the number of little trips when doing errands. Can you get everything done in 1 run? Reducing the number of trips, it helps to reduce fuel consumption as your car engine will be warm.
  7. When planning ahead, check the traffic reports, do you need to go out right now? Can you plan to go out at a quieter time? Knowing the high traffic spots or peak times you can potentially avoid will save you time and fuel.
     

Have you got a fuel-saving tip to share? You can reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or email us at mabs@ciboard.ie. We’d love to hear what you’re doing to keep costs down. 

Increases in the cost of goods and services are having an impact on many people living in Ireland. This blog’s tips, tricks, and life hacks are suggestions to help you find better value and stretch your euro. 

MABS advisers are here and ready to help you through the MABS 6-Step Money Advice Process. This process will help you maximise your income and tackle and prioritise debt and spending. Advisers can help you access social welfare entitlements and hardship funds to get you through.

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If you have any questions or would like to speak to a member of MABS, call our National Helpline on 0818 07 2000 Monday to Friday, from 9am to 8pm or request a callback if you want to talk confidentially about budgeting, problem debt or general financial matters. 

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