Everyone moans about their car costing them too much. The insurance is too high, labour from the local mechanic is too expensive and even the fuel prices they are getting are constantly increasing! Here is the thing; there are plenty of ways to save money, but most people are not doing even the most basic things. 
Some savings might just be £3 here and £7 there, but they will quickly add up to a point where you are saving lots and lots of cash!
Get Washing
This may seem incredibly basic, but ask yourself this; how many times have you paid for a car wash in the last 12 months? Maybe 5 machine washes at £5-10 each? Maybe you have even had a valet clean your car at £40 per time? This is a huge waste of money. Cleaning a car is quick and easy. Better still; the average car shouldn’t take anymore than an hour to clean. Let’s put it like this; if I offered you £40 for an hours work, would you accept? Of course you would! So wash your car without any help and start saving some cash!
Frugal Fuelling
The chances are you have a petrol station that you use regularly; a favourite you might say. This might be because you have heard the fuel here is better, or simply because it is the station that is emptiest when you come home from work. Whatever the reason, remember that most petrol stations might offer a loyalty discount. They will offer a points card. As you build up points, you will start to save money. The percentage savings might be minimal, but converted into pounds; they can make a huge difference. Be frugal when you fill up your vehicle.
Savvy Shopper
Are you looking to get a great deal on parts? Great, the internet is your oyster! The great thing about the internet is that there are thousands of online stores fighting for the same real estate. What does this mean? It means that you will be able to get exceptional deals when it comes to buying parts online. How does 30% off dealer prices sound? Shop in the right places and these are the kind of discounts that you will be able to achieve on a regular basis! Of course, always look out for the companies that are offering the bulk discounts.
DIY!
Need fresh oil? Could your vehicle do with a new air filter? Most garages will oversell their service packages. For £100 all you will really get is oil, an oil filter, air filter change and a few checks. You can grab the parts from an online store for less than £30 and do it yourself in a matter of 1 hour or so. So you’ll be saving £70 for one hours work, or paying yourself £70! Most people do not realise it, but a lot of car mechanic jobs are actually fairly easily. With the help of a basic manual you will be able to maintain and fix your vehicle easily.
Bio
Martin is a writer that writes for a range of blogs throughout the internet. He focuses on car related topics. They include the likes of why performance car insurance is worth the cash, driving in winter conditions and how to prepare, and how to save money on day to day motoring.