With the ongoing cost of living crises, coupled with seasonally higher costs associated with early spring, many motorists will be looking to cut costs and easy their financial burdens.

While some ways to save costs may be obvious, there are some others which may not immediately come to mind, yet which in their own way also add up.

Here are some tips that will help to drive down your costs.

1. Find the cheapest fuel

By doing some research to find the best deals for fuel in your area, you could cut your driving costs significantly.

Supermarket forecourts are often the place to go for the best offers, outperforming lots of other retailers in terms of value.

Motorway service stations generally charge the most, so are best avoided where possible.

2. Keep your car in good condition

Maintaining your car properly will help to make it as efficient as possible on the roads. For example, it’s important to keep tabs on your tyre pressure.

When tyres are underinflated, your car’s engine has to work harder to keep the wheels rotating, meaning you burn more fuel.

It’s also important to get your car serviced regularly to ensure the car is performing as efficiently as possible.

3. Pay attention to your driving style

Fast acceleration and harsh braking are bad news when it comes to motoring costs.

An aggressive driving style burns more fuel, and results in faster wear and tear on components ,including suspension systems and brakes.

As a general rule, try to drive as smoothly as possible, accelerating gently and anticipating the road ahead to avoid sudden braking.

4. Plan your journeys

If you’re taking a new route, plan your journey before setting off to avoid getting lost and wasting fuel.

If possible, travel when the roads are quiet, and get into the habit of checking the traffic news before setting off so that you recalculate your route to avoid heavy traffic if necessary.

5. Lighten the load

Are you guilty of using your car boot as storage for anything from golf clubs to gardening equipment?

If so, now’s the time to empty your vehicle of all those things you don’t actually need.

Making your car lighter will mean you burn less fuel when you’re on the move.

The same applies to roof racks and boxes.

6. Find ways to cut your insurance costs

Insurance is a must for all drivers, but you might be paying over the odds for your cover.

There are a number of things you can try to bring the cost of your premiums down.

Always shop around. Automatically renewing your cover with the same provider year after year can mean you end up spending much more than you need to.

Paying upfront for your cover, rather than spreading the cost over 12 months, could also save you money.