{"type":"document","data":{"id":"595d0813-f39d-4ab8-9b3c-44f4b4c279f4","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-04-21T12:02:42.033+02:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"How to save money in your car. Read the necessary tips here to drive more economically."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"An economical driving style can save up to 10% on your fuel consumption. That means many extra free kilometers with every tank fill. A nice bonus!","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/2662bd45-a594-439a-bd85-e40204d783f7/Carinsurance_Dog","type":"image","width":814,"altTextNL":"Zakelijke autoverzekering man met hond","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/41b586f8db50448/original/Carinsurance_Dog.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"5 tips for more economical driving","subtitle":"How you can save money on your car"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/insurances","text":"Insurance"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Tip 1: Ensure you have hard tires"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Rule of thumb: inflate your car tires every 2 months. With the correct tire pressure, you consume less fuel.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>And it is safer.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/insurances/car-insurance/car-tyres\">Car tires: how to prevent unsafe situations</a></p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Tip 2: Shift gears on time"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Shift to a higher gear at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm. With most cars, you can easily drive 50 km/h in 4th gear and 80 km/h in 5th.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Do you have an automatic? Then forget this tip.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Tip 3: Drive at a constant speed"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Many drivers know that braking and accelerating again is not an economical way to drive. But then again, just try getting from A to B at a constant speed in the city…</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>On the highway, it is a different story.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Do you use cruise control? Or do you drive at a constant speed yourself? Then you can save about 5% on your fuel consumption.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"alignedImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/d3fa40ce-3883-4a14-99d8-012dc058f014/performancemeternopadding","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/5f545a0cfcbd3fa1/original/performancemeternopadding.svg","extension":"svg"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Tip 4: Don't be Max Verstappen…"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Are you allowed to drive 120 km/h on a road? Then be aware that you will easily consume 20% more fuel than if you stick to driving at 100.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>And what about the time saved? On average, that is no more than a handful of minutes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Tip 5: Use your air conditioning smartly"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>No one wants to melt in their car on hot days, but don&apos;t turn on the air conditioning too quickly:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ol><li>Drive with the windows open for a few minutes first.</li><li>Then close your windows.</li><li>Turn on the air conditioning.</li></ol><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>This way, it <strong>cools down faster</strong> , you save fuel, and your air conditioning wears out less quickly. Try not to set it to full blast; that makes a difference too.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Did you know, by the way, that air conditioning consumes a relatively large amount of extra fuel during short trips?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Double benefit"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Driving economically is therefore better for your wallet at the pump or charging station, but there is another advantage. In the somewhat longer run, an economical driving style results in less wear and tear.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>So this is also how you can save on your </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>maintenance costs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p>"},"alignedImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/e423440b-a151-4c81-b1c8-14225405e997/coinandstackednopadding","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/40367eaf6e029d9c/original/coinandstackednopadding.svg","extension":"svg"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Just like many other motorists, an affordable premium too?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Many of our customers take good care of their cars. And when things go wrong, they can count on car insurance with excellent terms.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Choose the coverage that suits your car. With the <strong>top-rated</strong> ING Car Insurance, you too benefit from:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li> Up to 80% discount for accident-free driving</li><li>Choose your own deductible</li><li>Insured at replacement value (with Plus and All risk)</li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/car-insurance/apply-for-car-insurance","text":"Calculate your premium"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/car-insurance","text":"View the ING Car Insurance"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Also interesting"},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"No blaim, no claim","intro":"How does this actually work?","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/bddd4272-f132-469f-af12-16b4940f5b97/car-insurance-after-claim-1920","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/294b30c580f9dfdd/original/car-insurance-after-claim-1920.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Lower maintenance","intro":"You can also easily handle minor maintenance yourself.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/21bca1c9-b5ce-41ac-86d5-5f169a91f3af/Older-man-repairs-car-in-street","type":"image","width":5760,"altTextEN":"\"\"","altTextNL":"\"\"","altTextFR":"\"\"","altTextDE":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/24c9fab14d33908/original/Older-man-repairs-car-in-street.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/particulier/verzekeren/autoverzekering/auto-onderhoud"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Tips for a carefree road trip","intro":"So that you don't forget the most important thing.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/e5df4a36-311d-4a14-aa7d-1ef751745194/travel_boots","type":"image","width":814,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/6664ba4dda3dbd1f/original/travel_boots.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/car-insurance/car-holiday"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Even more car blogs","intro":"From car tires to insurance tips, you can read it here.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/fe022705-ae3b-4bb9-85ec-9fe489b94bd6/Rear-view-of-a-man-sitting-on-a-road-with-painted-white-lines","type":"image","width":4096,"altTextEN":"\"\"","altTextNL":"\"\"","altTextFR":"\"\"","altTextDE":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/4e979d2cbb5a8bee/original/Rear-view-of-a-man-sitting-on-a-road-with-painted-white-lines.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/car-insurance/car-blogs"}}]}]}}}