Cruise into Christmas with more cash saved

CHRISTMAS is an expensive time of year, and jumping in the car to see family and friends over the festive period only drives up the cost.

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And petrol prices aren't helping, hitting an eight-month high in recent days, with a litre costing on average 137.17p. Greg Wilson, motoring expert at Quotezone.co.uk, says this makes overspending more likely, especially for those travelling long distances on packed winter roads. "There's not much we can do about rising fuel costs but we can help every litre stretch a little further. Small changes in the way we drive can make a difference."