Buying a new car can be complicated at the best of times… and expensive! Even more so with rising fuel prices, cost of living increases and just having a less deposable income. But if you’re like us, having a car is pretty essential. We live in a village just outside of the city centre so public transport can be tricky. There are no buses on bank holidays and the last bus isn’t late enough for when we work late! So, what things. We’re on the lookout for a new family car, but we need to think about the budget. So, here are three top tips for saving money on your next family car.

Thinking Finance

If you’re in the market for a new car, there’s a big chance you might need to get it on finance. I know it can give you shivers thinking about making monthly payments on a car without knowing what the future holds. But somewhere like https://www.carpaymentcalculator.net is a great site to help you prepare financially. It lets you instantly calculate everything from monthly car payments to figuring out your MPG. It’s great for general budgeting but even better if you’re about to make a car purchase. It’s all in the planning.

Think Eco

Looking for an Eco car might sound boring, but you’ll be amazed at the cost savings over time. Eco cars (hello my fave Renault Kadjar) are known for having great fuel consumption, as well as helping the environment. With fuel prices constantly increasing, it almost seems silly to not consider something like this. Plus, you’ll find things like car tax and car emission tolls are incredibly low or except. Have research and you might be surprised.

Less is more

This might not be a popular tip, but we have to get real. No matter what type of car you get and on what budget, the general running costs of a car these days are huge. Fuel prices alone have skyrocketed, let alone general car upkeep. We definitely need a car, and it might be a necessity for you too, but we can also just use it less. We’re aiming to walk to school more this summer instead of relying on the car. We’re planning better so that we’re not driving back and forth to places more than necessary and we’re generally going to try and use the car less. I know it’s easier said than done, but if we’re thinking about saving money, it has to be done!

What are your tips for saving money on your next car? Let me know!