In 2011 a well respected Australian television program conducted a study on all the different petrol varieties. They found that buying the more expensive fuels actually did pay off long term. They gave you more kilometres and less engine wear.
Are you with the RAA, RACQ, RACV, RACT or any of the others for roadside assistance? Did you know there are heaps of discounts you can get at all sorts of places? These include:
Insurance
Hotels
Sports Events and a lot more. You might as well find out what discounts you can get.
How do you like the idea of spending 10%, 20% or even 100% more on your rego? If you don't, well one speeding ticket can make this a reality. Plus, don't forget parking tickets. Avoid them at all costs.
Have you ever thought about putting nitrogen in your tyres instead of air? Even though nitrogen will cost you about $6 per tyre vs. air which is free? It has many benefits over air including increased fuel efficiency, longer tyre life and longer rim life. All these facts have been proven in scientific studies. This is because the nitrogen does not escape from the tyre walls as fast as air does, meaning the correct tyre pressure remains constant for longer.