MOTOR experts have revealed the UK’s favourite cars that cost the least to run – and can save you £5,000.
As the cost of living continues to bite, Brits are looking for a car that doesn’t consume much petrol.
Motor experts have revealed the UK’s favourite cars that cost the least to run and can save you £5,000Alamy
Handily, Car experts at CarMats.co.uk have used its nationwide sales data to find the 30 most popular cars in the UK and their running costs.
In first place for cheapest running costs was the Audi A1, which has the lowest average running costs at 49.02p per mile.
And according to GOV.uk, motorists in the UK drive an average of 7,400 miles in a year, so that you can expect an annual running cost of £3,641.
Shockingly, car experts found that the Ford Focus was the UK’s most popular car, but it came in fifteenth place for the lowest cost per mile.
Of the UK’s 30 most popular car models, the Mercedes C-Class came in first place for its high running costs, with an average running cost of 125.46p per mile.
And this works out at a whopping £9,250 per year.
If you’re not due for a car upgrade any time soon, there are still ways to save on petrol.
Motor experts recommend fueling in supermarket petrol stations.
They are usually slightly cheaper than others and less pricey than those you’ll find on the motorway.
And you might be able to get money off through loyalty cards or vouchers too.
Obeying the speed limit will help you avoid a fine and points on your licence – and it will also help your fuel consumption.
According to The Department for Transport (DfT), driving at 80mph uses around 25% more fuel than sticking to 70mph.
It’s worth knowing that the more weight you have in your car, the more fuel it will use.
So if your boot is chock-full of golf clubs or there’s an unused bike rack on the roof, consider lightening the load.
Lastly, trusting the navigation device on the dashboard could also be the perfect recipe to save on fuel.
Newer devices and apps can help you to avoid fuel-sapping traffic jams.
The Audi A1 is the cheapest car to run, according to a report