{"id":1223,"date":"2015-04-30T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=1223"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-04-23T15:20:21","slug":"from-the-mouth-of-martin-top-tips-to-slash-the-cost-of-motoring-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/blog\/from-the-mouth-of-martin-top-tips-to-slash-the-cost-of-motoring-14\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Mouth of Martin: Top Tips to Slash the Cost of Motoring &#8211; #14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Strap yourselves in wannabe petrol heads. With the help of money saving expert, Martin Lewis, Book Theory Test Today is hitting the road with 50 top tips that will cut your motoring costs. Tune in each &amp; every week for a new tip and remember to share with friends and family and slash the cost of motoring.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This week we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking at car clubs! You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve heard of \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcFight Club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, right? You know, the movie with Brad Pitt, but it turns out that Brad Pitt isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t really there. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what car clubs are like, except less violence and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your car that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not around.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cut the cost of motoring tip #14 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Car clubs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book\/skip\"><strong>Book Theory Test Today<\/strong><\/a> says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Car clubs are an extremely effective way to cut the cost of motoring, especially if you only drive occasionally. They allow you to get rid of your everyday motor and hire one as and when you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a cost-effective way to slash the cost of motoring because they remove the need for breakdown and maintenance costs, plus the expense of insurance.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s only effective if you use the system regularly, as signing up for rental and annual fees could increase the cost of motoring if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t maximise car clubs to their full potential. Another tip to make car clubs effective and cut the cost of motoring is to keep your journeys short.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before joining a car club to cut the cost of motoring, you should review your own circumstances to ensure that it will work for you and that it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s worth it in the long run. However, here are some of the distinct advantages of joining a car club to slash the cost of motoring:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cost clarity<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The cost of motoring is made clear when using a car club. Hire a car for the day and you get an immediate figure of how much it will cost. In contrast, the cost of running your own vehicle tends to fluctuate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Eliminate added costs <\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Maintenance of the vehicle is not your responsibility and neither do you have to worry about the vehicle depreciating in value, plus you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to pay to insure a vehicle. Also, if you like the idea of driving a flash car without worrying about extra costs, car clubs are for you!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Flexibility <\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c In contrast to regular car hiring services, car clubs tend to be available 24\/7, so you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to rely on a rental shop being open for business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Gain extra loyalty points <\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c You can use your own loyalty cards to fuel up your vehicle and gain reward points for yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To find your nearest car club and cut the cost of motoring, simply use your preferred internet search engine and type in car clubs followed by the area you live. For example &#8211; car clubs, Wolverhampton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book Theory Test Today offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a UK theory test, or practical test, at <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?page=find\"><strong>test centres<\/strong><\/a> across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your theory test \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ready to take your theory test? Book your theory test online today&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strap yourselves in wannabe petrol heads. With the help of money saving expert, Martin Lewis, Book Theory Test Today is hitting the road with 50 top tips that will cut your motoring costs. 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