Are High Petrol Price Driving Motorists Mad? Make Use of New Tips and Hints from Carrentals.co.uk

Released on: August 26, 2010, 4:07 am
Author: Helen Y.
Industry: Travel

High fuel charges can be avoided if drivers can get a little savvier say car rental experts

26 August 2010 – Keeping the price of fuel down this Bank Holiday weekend can be done by following a few of the simple guidelines offered to the public by Carrentals.co.uk.

The Managing Director for Carrentals.co.uk Gareth Robinson spoke about the new tips on how to save money on fuel: “Petrol prices are going up and up and we look set to soon be back at the level of prices that we endured in May.”

He went on to say: “Savings can be had on petrol it’s just a case of learning how you can improve your fuel consumption levels.”

Carrentals.co.uk’s top 10 ideas on how to save money on petrol –

1) Take it Steady – Petrol can be saved by reducing your speed.
2) Pressure Point – Higher fuel usage is suffered from when the tyre pressure is not at the recommended levels.
3) Plan Your Route – Avoid busy roads and plan your route properly in order to avoid getting lost.
4) Remove Excess Weight – Take unneeded items out from your car to make it lighter.
5) Tight-Wad’s Fifth Gear – Neural no longer allows you to save fuel as car technology has advanced massively.
6) Make Your Own Fuel – Although slightly dangerous, making your own fuel is a good way to save money at the pumps.
7) Cut Down on Resistance – Get rid of roof racks and wind your windows up to avoid drag.
8) Supermarket Money Off Vouchers – Vouchers are often handed out in supermarkets that allow drivers to save money on fuel.
9) Lift Share – Share the travelling by sharing vehicles for shopping trips, school runs and getting to work.
10) Keep Fuel Topped Up – Fill the tank all the way up when you find a good deal.

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK's leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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Contact Details: Helen Y.
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