Did you know that leaving your engine running for as little as 10 seconds burns more fuel than restarting it? This is because restarting the engine uses barely any fuel until you press the accelerator. So when you stop at the road, or in a heavy traffic jam, turn it off!

Under-inflated tires will use more fuel so make sure you top them up with air regularly.

If you remain alert when driving and can see what the cars ahead of you are doing and the road conditions they are reacting to, then you can anticipate what they will do. If you see cars well ahead of you breaking you can break more gently and save fuel.

There are plenty opportunities to save money under the bonnet. Some people never check out this area, but by keeping an eye of your oil and water levels can keep your car running smoothly.

Check your breaks to make sure they're not dragging. You should always get a professional car mechanic to do this.

You don't have to go up throught the gears from 1 to 5, instead you can jump up when appropriate for example from 1,2 ,3, then to 5. By getting up to the highest gear possible, as soon as possible, you can reduce your fuel consumption.

Unless it's extremely hot, turn off the air conditioning system. This uses petrol and can be a bit of a waste.

Keep your windows closed, especially when driving on motorways because they cause aerodynamic imbalance and slow you down.

Don't leave things in your boot or leave your roof rack on unnecessarily, because these will add weight to your car, slowing it down and making you use more fuel.

You can also save money on your car by shopping around for tires, servicing, car insurance etc. Check out discounted policies by getting multi car insurance quotes or surfing comparison sites.