Advice for reducing your motoring costs

Changing your attitudes when driving can help to bring the cost of motoring down, leading van lease company Northgate has advised. The firm has recommended that motorists alter how they act when behind the wheel, by aiming to: Change gears before the rev count becomes too high, in order to avoid putting undue strain on the car’s engine. Take corners smoothly, so that less stress is placed on a vehicle’s steering components and its suspension system. Adopt a more relaxed approach to accelerating, as this will put less pressure on a car’s clutch. Opt to brake less harshly, due to this manoeuvre causing brake pads to wear down a lot […]