Car finance customers could easily cut costs

With all the recent rises in car and fuel taxes, car finance customers could be forgiven for feeling a little apprehensive about the cost of running a car. However, insurance company Swiftcover has released its top tips as to how drivers and car finance customers could considerably cut the cost of motoring. Swiftcovers advice to car finance customers is simple, straightforward and realistic, and consists of small changes that any driver can make. Things like lessening car-boot loads, and changing gears more swiftly, can have big and beneficial effects. Swiftcovers tips also include advice to avoid heavy braking, limit short journeys, and turn off the engine whilst the car is stationary for more than a minute. All of these tips will help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, which will have a very welcome effect on motorists wallets. Swiftcover also emphasised the importance of taking the car for regular maintenance and upkeep work. The research by the insurance company indicates that drivers and car finance customers could save a staggering £8 billion a year by following these very simple tips.