11th March Pump panic produces penny pinching payback


As petrol prices soar across the country, drivers who are realising it now costs the same amount to fill up an average car as two weeks B&B in Blackpool cost back in the early 80's, have been looking at ways to cut down on their cash consumption.

With an average family saloon petrol tank costing more than £80 to fill up, Grace Under Pressure offers yet more handy dandy tips on how to keep the pennies in your purse rather than puting them in the pump

Improve your lung function by seeing how much fuel you can suck out of your neighbours car overnight whilst they are asleep.And who knows providing you remember to spit rather than swallow it might well improve your running or swimming performance in the process

Try shifting out of 2nd gear as you approach 40 mph whilst screaching your way around town on your Sunday morning outing. Or just put your foot to the floor in an attempt to get there quicker and use less fuel  ln the process.

Pretend you have actually broken down and get complete strangers to push you to your destination.

Don't give fat people lifts as the extra weight will reduce your fuel efficiency. If you have to then chanrge them £1 per kilogram over your body weight.

Continue to drive your horse drawn carriage to work. Not only does it cut down your petrol coats it also provides the manure for your roses

Simply trade your car in everytime the 'empty' light starts to flash insisting that the new one has a full tank before you buy it

 

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