Whether you want to save money or save the planet, there has never been a better time to look at how you can cut your motoring costs. Halfords, the specialist car parts and accessories retailer has come up with some simple steps to getting more mileage for your money.

Seeing red over your motoring costs? Fuel additives such as Redex are designed to improve the fuel economy of your petrol or diesel car and reduce emissions by restoring and cleaning vital engine component. Prices start from just €1.89 for a 50ml Redex One Shot treatment. Try some slick thinking by choosing and using the right engine oil for your car. The right oil can help keep your engine running smoothly and save on costly repairs. It also improves your fuel efficiency by preventing friction and protecting against corrosion and wear and tear by cleaning soot and combustion deposits from the engine. Thinner than mineral oils, synthetic grades are distributed around the engine more quickly and efficiently for optimum performance.

Don't lose your head or your way when it comes to fuel costs. Using sat navs will help you choose the shortest and most accurate route and avoid costly delays and diversions. Exclusive to Halfords is the new Garmin range. With prices starting from only €189.99, the new Garmin range has been designed super slim allowing easy storage. From the pocket sized nuvi 205 with a 3.5" touch screen display and Ireland and UK street level mapping, to the top of the range nuvi 255W with its wide 4.3" wide touch screen display and European street level mapping.

Feeling the pressure? Under inflated tyres use more fuel as they create more rolling resistance. Check your tyre pressure and compare with the manufacturers handbook to ensure you are driving safely and efficiently. Halfords has a range of tyre pressure gauges available from €4.99 and tyre inflators from €14.99.Beat the rush hour. Save on fuel bills by cutting out short journeys and avoiding rush hour.

If you have to travel in rush hour or make a journey less than three miles, why not try cycling instead? Whether you are digging your trusty two-wheeler out of the shed, or are investing in a shiny new machine getting on your bike is a great way to save time in traffic and pounds at the pumps. For details of your nearest Halfords store log on to www.halfords.ie.

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Useful Ebook available Irish author. Keyboard is stuck i think
written by slarty, October 29, 2008

have a look at www.carneview.com/ some great tips and methods to save a few quid when filling up with petrol.
it makes sense I piad 1.2 per litre today shocking. BP made a unhly amount of money the last few months. Makes yu wonder.

Usefull Ebook available Irish author.
written by slarty, October 29, 2008

have a look t http://www.carneview.com some great tips and methods to save a few quid when filling up with petrol.

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