How do you save money on your motoring?

Auto Trader is helping you fight the credit crunch with its daily digest of money-saving tips.

But what things do YOU do to save money on your motoring?

We’ve already explained how checking your tyre pressure and making your car aerodynamic can increase your fuel economy.

And we’ve said how going green and buying used car parts can knock off hundreds of pounds from your motoring bills.

Other essential tips include advice on getting cheaper car insurance and cutting the cost of road tax.

Check out the Auto Trader homepage each day for the latest tip.

How do you save money on your motoring? Share your tips below.

Essex, UK 14/07/2008 Kudos: 71

Keith_C says:

I'm very bad for leaving stuff in my boot when I shouldn't. But I always keep a blanket and a bottle of water in there in case of a breakdown.

London, England 14/07/2008 Kudos: 65

agoodwin says:

Maybe I should leave a bottle of water in my car too, never really thought about it before.

Could come in handy if the car overheated too.

London, England 15/07/2008 Kudos: 30

AutoSpares says:

You could save money when you buy your car spare parts and accessories, its free to make a request at www.autosparescompare.com, and you can compare warranties,price,condition and even customer satisfaction.

Blackburn, England 09/03/2009 Kudos: 4

davidlewis says:

modern cars (post 2000) can have an ecu remap that when specified as an eco-tune can save up to 20% on fuel.
companies such as ecu-rs offer this service and will come to you
their website is www dot ecu-rs dot com

london/kent 23/03/2009 Kudos: 2

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