How to save money on your car: best tips

Motorists are always trying to save money on their cars. It concerns not only the purchase of the vehicle itselt but also the forthcoming expenses.

You can find various tips online. However, you should think twice before trying them. Some of them can be useful, but some may even be harmful. OBOZ.UA will help you out.

Experts often give advice that can potentially make car maintenance cheaper. They often recommend buying cheap fuel. Of course, your waller will be delighted. However, in the long run, cheap fuel, which is often of poor quality, will shorten the life of the car's components. Overall, there are no savings here.

Sometimes car rental are recommended instead of buying a new one, but this can be beneficial only if you need a vehicle for a short time. For very quick trips, a taxi is suitable.

Still, insurance is definitely a good tip. In Ukraine, we advise you to buy not only compulsory MTPL insurance but also full hull insurance. In the event of an accident (which no one likes), this will help you save money.

It is surprising how much money you can spend even on parking, especially if it happens in big cities. We are talking about smartphone apps that help find the cheapest parking lots.

And finally, there are small details that you can check yourself and that will help you avoid costly repairs in the future. The level of oil and coolant and the tread depth of the tires (and their seasonality) are quite important factors to keep an eye on.