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Here's how to save at the pump
(25 July 2006)

With the national average cost of a litre of unleaded now 97p with no sign of slowing down, Desperate Seller.co.uk the UK’s premier car buying & selling website tells you few things you can do to save at the pump.

1. Think about how you’ll pay. Some credit cards, such as the AA Visa Card offer double points on all fuel purchases. Its worth shopping around to see if you can get a credit card that gives you cash back or bonuses for fuel consumption.

2. Refuel when prices are low, not when your tank is empty. To find the best deals on fuel, use the internet. Websites like; Petrolprices.com and Whatprice.co.uk offer area fuel price comparisons. Simply enter your postcode and up pops the cheapest petrol in your area. You can also sign up for free fuel price email alerts.

3. Think about your driving. Smooth driving and proper gear selection can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. The RAC’s tips for saving on your petrol bill include reducing your speed. Drivers who reduce their speed by 10mph can save 40p on fuel for every 10 miles. Lightening the load, by removing roof racks or taking golf clubs out of the boot can also reduce your fuel consumption by 2.5%.

4. Keeping cool. Did you know that driving with your windows open on the motorway reduces your fuel efficiency far more than using the air conditioning? By moderating your use of the air con and you could reduce your fuel bill by up to 10%.

5. Plan your journey before you set off. Its estimated that 20% of driving time is spent getting lost on unfamiliar roads, so plan your journey before you start.

6. Under inflated tyres can add 2.5% to your fuel consumption so try and check your tyres once a month and keep them at the correct pressure.

7. Consider your car’s fuel efficiency before you buy. Drivers are able to save hundreds of pounds a year in fuel bills by choosing a greener car, and Desperateseller.co.uk have a wide selection of fuel-efficient cars for you to choose from.

For further information, please visit; www.desperateseller.co.uk

For further information, please contact:
Katie Olver
Momentous PR
T: +44 (0) 208 614 6816
M: +44 (0) 781 484 5376
E: kolver@momentousuk.com

About Desperate Seller
Desperate Seller.co.uk is the UK’s premier car buying & selling website. Established in 1999, the site was the UK’s first to offer a multi-website car advertising model, designed to reduce the time, stress and money involved in buying and selling new and used cars. Now with over 130,000 new and used cars on the site, and powering used car classifieds for BBC’s Topgear.com, Wisebuyers.co.uk, Excite.co.uk and Yahoo! Cars, Desperate Seller attracts a massive national audience of car buyers and sellers.

For further information on Desperate Seller, visit: www.desperateseller.co.uk

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