• When you're driving on motorways, stick to the speed limit. As well as being a safer speed, slowing by 10mph saves 40p on fuel for every 10 miles.

• Switch off your air con and open your air vents. Air conditioning increases fuel consumption.

• Avoid sharp braking and accelerating. You'll save as much as 30% on fuel costs.

• If your car has a 'cruise control' setting, use it on long journeys. It'll help you save on fuel.

• Make sure your tyres are pumped up to the correct level. Driving with soft tyres can add up to 2% to your fuel bills.

• Consider a car's fuel economy before you buy. The difference between a fuel efficient and not-so-efficient £10,000 car can be about £12 a week.

• When your air filters get dirty they can seriously reduce your fuel economy. They could also mean you'd fail a roadside emissions test. Remove them as soon as they get dirty. They're inexpensive and easy to change if you have your car's handbook. Or just take your car to a local garage.

• It may seem odd, but the new M6 toll road can save you money. Choose it over alternative routes and although it costs you in the short term, the surface is so much better that it slows down the wear on your tyres and your fuel usage, so saves you money in the long term.

We'll leave you to decide whether these tips work for you or not. However, please let common sense prevail at all times.