Speed bump trick could slash your fuel use and save you money in seconds – are you tackling them wrong?

EXPERTS have revealed that a speed bump trick could slash fuel use and save drivers cash.

Most drivers dread the bumps in the road that force them to slow down.

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If hit at speed the bumps can potentially damage or even write off a car.

Now the experts at LQK Euro Car Parts have advised drivers of the way in which to approach the bumps.

They told The Express : “Acceleration and deceleration whilst driving can mean extra fuel is used, and this includes driving over speed bumps, so learning how to properly tackle them could save motorists a lot of money.

“Drivers can avoid unnecessary fuel consumption by driving at a constant speed and avoiding accelerating or braking too often in between speed bumps, which is when most fuel is used.”

BookMyGarage, a comparison site for vehicle breakdown and repairs, explained that maintaining a steady pace over the bumps were critical.

They commented: “If you are approaching a speed bump, try not to accelerate quickly or slam on the brakes to go over the bump.

“It is better to maintain a constant speed of around 15 to 20mph – unless your car is especially low or the bumps are high.”

Drivers have been urged to watch out for SCAM parking tickets that look identical to genuine fines and could sting for hundreds of pounds.

Locals across South London have spotted the bogus tickets fastened to the windscreens of their cars.

Meanwhile drivers have told how attempts to contact the parking company involved have proved futile so far.

The notice says the driver must pay £120 “within the next 14 days” or a “discounted amount” of £60 for “early payments” within seven days.

There is a QR code that leads to a website where the “offender” can insert a notice number and a registration number.

The phone number written on the tickets leads to a recorded message telling the user to email the company to appeal or stay on the line.