A MONEY saving expert has revealed how Brits can save hundreds of pounds by using home delivery for their food shops.
Bargain hunter Tom Church, 31, says following these steps can save shoppers big money over time on petrol.
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Because of the cost-of-living crisis, food prices are going up and people are looking for ways they can save money.
And Tom, co-founder of money-saving hub Latest Deals, has a trick for customers to knock money off their food shop.
He says that Brits should use supermarkets’ home delivery services to keep money in the bank – but only if they live a certain distance away.
Speaking to The Mirror he said: “I find the average cost of getting home delivery on grocery shopping is about £2.99.
“But this only works out cheaper than driving if the supermarket is more than 4 miles away.
“This is because the average cost of driving a mile is £0.40p, according to new research by NimbleFins.
“So if the supermarket is two miles away, that’s two miles there and two miles back, four miles in total which costs £1.60 to drive. Cheaper than getting home delivery.”
It comes as Tesco is making a big change to online orders and it’s left shoppers furious.
The supermarket giant is upping the minimum spend customers have to reach for delivery.
It is also increasing the basket charge for those who don’t meet the minimum spend.
From May 2, shoppers must spend a minimum of £50, up from £40.
If they don’t, they’ll be charged a £5 fee – this is currently £4.
The minimum spend for click & collect will remain at £25 across all stores.