Drivers who are looking for ways to cut costs and even reduce their level of debt may be interested in reading tips from swiftcover.com about driving efficiently.

The insurance provider claimed that motorists in the UK could save money by implementing eco-friendly measures such as reducing the weight carried in a vehicle, ensuring tyres are adequately inflated and getting cars serviced regularly.

Tina Shortle of swiftcover.com suggested that as consumers are forced to tighten their spending belts, "eco-driving is the new watchword".

"Everyone is worried about the cost of living and with petrol prices predicted to soar to 150p a litre by the end of this year, now is the time to change your driving habits," she added.

Recent research from Sainsbury's Finance indicates that the amount of money Britons are planning to spend on purchasing cars between March and August 2008 is £11.1 billion less than during the previous quarter.ADNFCR-1287-ID-18614856-ADNFCR

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