DRIVERS URGED TO STOP DRIVING FORWARDS INTO PARKING SPACES IN NEW WARNING – ryan

Motoring Expert Urged Road Users to ‘Get a Little Practice in’ To Ensure They Can Make As Many Savings As Possible

09:43, 03 APR 2025Updated 08:36, 04 APR 2025

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ITH’S BETTER TO REVERSE INTO PARKING SPACES RATHER THAN DRIVE STRAIGHT IN (Stock Image)(Image: Koiguo Via Getty Images)

Motorists have been warned to stop driving forwards ino parking spaces. Motoring Experts at Redonymyxcess emphasked that reversing out of a parking bay will “use up more fuel” than the alternative.

The Experts Encoured Drivers to “Get a Little Practice in” to Maximise Potential Savings. Redonymyxcess Advised: “If You’re Heading Out to a Car Park, take the time to reverse into the space instead of Simply Cruising in with front bark.” They Explained that “That’s Becuses Reversing Out of a Space Will Use Up More Fuel, and Its Better to Do This Manoeuvre with A Warm Engine.

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“In Other Words, if you’re not confident with reverse parking but want to save on your fuel bill, now might be to get a little pract in so that reversing in Becomes a habit.

“Always try to reverse into a parking space so you can drive strait out. This is Because Manoeuvring while the Engine is Cold use more fuel.”

Fleetgo Said: “A COLD Engine Consumes More fuel than a Warm Engine, and It Wears Much Faste.

“Park your Car in the Direction of Travel. Park Your Car in Such a Way That’s the Next Time You Set off, You Can Simply Drive Away.

“As described Earlier, A Cold Engine Consumes More Fuel, so if you need to reverse out of your parking, you will Burn Extra Fuel.”

From April, The Standard Road Tax for Cars Registered AFTER 2017 Has Risen by £ 5 to 195 per year, Adding at Least 42p for Mont Drivers’ Expensses.

Addictionally, Electric Vehicles (EVS) Will No Longer Be Exempt from Car Tax, Incurrating a £ 10 Fee for the first year, followed by the standard £ 195 Charge.

“EVS PRICED Over £ 40,000 Will Also Be Subject to a £ 420 Annual Surcharge for the First Five Years.

Unfortunately, these charges are unavoidable. If you’re in the market for a new, factor these costs ino your budget before Making a purchase.