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Following guidance from Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert, a woman named Dawn managed to save nearly £2,000 on her car insurance. Her initial renewal quote was £2,947, but utilizing the Compare+ tool and checking with Direct Line, she secured a quote for £1,027, resulting in a significant saving of £1,946. According to the Money Saving Expert website, the Compare+ tool assists users in identifying the most cost-effective deal, the optimal time to purchase, and potential savings by adding additional drivers to their insurance.

Martin Lewis has raised concerns about the energy efficiency of air fryers, advising consumers to consider their usage carefully before ditching their ovens. While air fryers can be convenient for small, quick meals, Lewis suggests that using them frequently for larger or longer cooking tasks may not be as energy-saving as expected. He recommends using an oven for larger meals or when cooking for multiple people. Lewis emphasizes the importance of evaluating energy consumption by considering the wattage of the appliance and multiplying it by the hourly cost of electricity to determine the true cost of usage. Additionally, Llewellyn Kinch, an energy expert, advises using slow cookers and energy-efficient cooking methods like the microwave or convection oven for side dishes and roasts.

Martin Lewis has warned that Brits could be spending way more on curtains than they need to. The Money Saving Expert advises shoppers to ask for curtains that are only one-and-a-half times the width of the window to save some serious cash.