{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"How Australian drivers saved money with simple habit changes in 2025.","text":"Faced with a cost-of-living crisis, Aussie motorists changed their driving habits in 2025 to save money. Here are their top tips.","links":[{"name":"How Australian drivers saved money with simple habit changes in 2025.","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1765885259791/how-driver-saved-money-main-banner-promotion.jpeg","alt":"5 simple ways drivers saved money in 2025","width":3840,"height":2166},"date":"2025-12-15T12:30:00Z","tags":[{"name":"Save well","value":"shell:business/business-customers/save-well"},{"name":"Vehicles","value":"vehicles:"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.au/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists.html"},{"name":"Go Well Content Hub","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub.html"},{"name":"How Australian drivers saved money with simple habit changes in 2025.","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"5 simple ways drivers saved money in 2025","text":"\u003Cp\u003EA few simple habits helped Australian motorists cut costs in 2025. From smoother acceleration to correct tyre pressure, efficient air-con use and planning ahead, these small habits made everyday driving cheaper, safer and more comfortable.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/_jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header_copy.shellimg.jpeg/1765885274982/how-driver-saved-money-main-banner.jpeg","alt":"5 simple ways drivers saved money in 2025","width":3840,"height":959},"date":"2025-12-15T12:30:00Z"},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header_copy"},{"organism":"Container","colspan":8,"children":[{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author","model":{"links":[{"name":"By Shell on Dec 15, 2025"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author.shellimg.png/1765884454696/shell-pecten.png","alt":"shell pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","colspan":8,"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/five-simple-ways-drivers-saved-money-in-2025/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEveryday habits that can help keep costs down in 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s no secret that 2025 pushed many of us to rethink how we spend; on the road, at the shops, at home. But even the pinch of daily life didn’t stop us from uncovering some simple ways to save money.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaving fuel and cutting costs is easier than most drivers expect. A few small changes to your everyday habits can make a noticeable difference.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are five great money-saving tips that served us well in 2025.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Slow down\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeeping to a steady, legal speed is one of the easiest ways to save fuel. Your car \u003Ca href=\"https://theconversation.com/climate-explained-does-your-driving-speed-make-any-difference-to-your-cars-emissions-140246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eburns more fuel the faster you go\u003C/a\u003E, especially in higher speed zones. The simplest habit? Drive smoothly, avoid unnecessary acceleration and always stick to the posted speed limit.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E2. Be smooth\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the simplest ways to save money is to drive smoothly. This means avoiding unnecessary acceleration and braking.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.transurban.com/content/dam/transurban-pdfs/03/EcoDriving-Industry-Report-Feb22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHow do you do that?\u003C/a\u003E Follow these 3 tips:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe 3-second rule:\u003C/b\u003E Keep a gap of at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/safe-driving/safe-stopping-distance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eleast three seconds\u003C/a\u003E between you and the car in front. This means you’ll need to brake less often and less abruptly.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeep it balanced:\u003C/b\u003E Keep a steady speed, with low revs per minute.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShift up gears early:\u003C/b\u003E If you’re in a manual car, shift gears early, and drive in the highest gear possible.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E3. Check your tyre pressure\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery time you fill up, check your tyre pressure. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tyrepower.com.au/news/how-does-tyre-pressure-influence-your-fuel-economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EUnderinflated tyres\u003C/a\u003E increase rolling resistance, which makes your engine work harder and reduces your fuel economy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOverinflated tyres are also bad news. They don’t improve fuel economy, and can lead to a bumpier ride, poor handling and uneven tread wear (meaning you’ll need to buy new tyres sooner).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor safety, comfort and your wallet, inflate your tyres to the pressure recommended in your car’s manual, or on the placard sticker on the inside of your driver’s-side door or fuel cap.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E4. Cool down your car quickly\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/maximising-your-aircon.html\"\u003Ehow to use your air conditioning efficiently\u003C/a\u003E without driving up fuel use. Firstly, always park in the shade if you can, so your aircon doesn’t have to work as hard when you get in.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you turn on the car on a hot summer’s day, choose the coldest aircon setting at maximum fan – and with your windows open – to quickly blast any hot air out of the car.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs soon as your cabin has cooled down a bit, close your windows. Your air con will be most efficient if you run it at a moderate to low temperature with a maximum fan speed using the recirculation setting. This way you won’t constantly bring in hot air from the outside that you have to cool down.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDepending on your car, your air con and seasonal weather conditions, at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/advice-and-how-to/driving/air-conditioning-or-windows-down-when-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E60km/h or slower\u003C/a\u003E it may be more fuel-efficient to open the windows than run the air con. However, on the highway, the drag created by open windows is likely to cost you more.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore top tips: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/cost-effective-air-conditioning-tips.html\"\u003ERead our article on how to be smarter with your air conditioning this summer\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E5. Pack your own food\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoing on a road trip? Cafe and fast-food stops can quickly put a big dent in your holiday funds. While visiting eateries can be a fun part of a trip, your wallet will thank you if you mix it up with some DIY meals, too.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can save by putting together healthy options you can snack on in the car or over a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/scenic-stops-on-australias-iconic-coastal-drives-and-best-road-trips-to-pull-over-and-relax.html\"\u003Eroad trip picnic lunch stop\u003C/a\u003E. It also gives you a good opportunity to stop, stretch and reset on long drives. 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