Life hack: how a motorist can save on everyday expenses

Fill the tank full. When stopping by a gas station, it can be difficult to deny yourself a coffee with a hot dog, a chocolate bar at the checkout or a funny toy. If there are fewer such races, then spending will be reduced.

Use self-service car washes. You can clean the body to shine, vacuum in the cabin and the trunk for two or three hundred rubles - several times cheaper than in a regular car wash. In addition, there is practically no need to wait in line here. This means you don't have to sit with a cup of coffee and snacks while your car is washed, and you will be able to do much more.

Learn minor repairs. Replacing a light bulb, a blown fuse or a cabin filter according to the instructions from the Internet will be easy. On some cars, it will be possible to easily find and eliminate other simple breakdowns: change the washer pump or wiper motor, fix loose terminals. By the way, you should buy bulbs with a margin, and always have a pair of screwdrivers and a flashlight in the glove compartment.

Check your wheels regularly. Tire pressures can drop after a frosty night - or over time. Because of this, the vehicle's handling decreases, the fuel consumption increases. You can often pump up the wheels for free at gas stations. The recommended level is usually indicated on a sticker in the driver's door opening.