Use ecotyres and the latest intelligent fuel-saving oils and you’ll shave five per cent off fuel costs.

You could also buy an LPG-powered car. A brand new LPG Vauxhall Astra costs £15,000, or you can convert most cars from an average £1,600. Liquefied Petroleum Gas is only 50p a litre, which will slice your fuel bills in half. And get a warranty on your used motor. For £200-£500 (the price of one big bill), you can cover your car for 12 months and unlimited mileage.

Source: Quentin Wilson, Daliy Mirror