Drivers urged to stop reversing into parking spaces in new warning

Motorists have been warned to stop into parking spaces. experts at ReduceMyExcess emphasised that reversing out of a parking bay will "use up more fuel" than the alternative.

The experts encouraged drivers to "get a little practice in" to maximise . ReduceMyExcess 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 bay parking." They explained that "That's because reversing out of a space will use up more fuel, and it's 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 the time to get a little practice in so that reversing in becomes a habit.

"Always try to reverse into a parking space so you can drive straight out. This is because manoeuvring while the engine is cold uses more fuel."

FleetGo said: "A cold engine consumes more fuel than a warm engine, and it wears much faster. So go easy when the engine is cold, and try to reduce the engine speed until the engine is warm."

"Park your car in the direction of travel. Park your car in such a way that 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 spot, you will burn extra fuel."

From April, the standard road tax for cars registered after 2017 , adding at least 42p per month to most drivers' expenses.

Additionally, (EVs) will no longer be exempt from car tax, incurring 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 car, factor these costs into your budget before making a purchase.