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As the festive season kicks in, and upcountry trips become more commonplace, remember that a healthy car can not only save you several thousands of shillings, but also save your life.

Kenyans from different major towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret will be leaving for upcountry to spend the holidays with their loved ones after a difficult year for many.

Some, however, will be heading the opposite direction. For instance, Nairobi residents trooping to the coastal towns of Mombasa, Malindi and Diani for holidays.

As public service vehicle fare charges shoot through the roof, it would make sound economic sense for a car owner to use his or her vehicle for the holiday trips.

Let’s take an example of a family man with four grown-up children, maybe in their teens, who are heading to Migori County from Nairobi, a distance of 370 kilometres.

Bus tickets currently retail at between Sh1,700 and Sh,2000.

If this man wants to travel with his entire family to Migori, then he’ll need at least Sh24,000 to travel to and from Migori, with either trip costing Sh12,000 for the six members of his family – himself, his wife and their four children.

If this man had a car, let’s say a Toyota Noah or Voxy that sits seven people, he’ll spend less on transport.

The Toyota Voxy, if well driven on the highway, it returns up to 12 kilometres per litre.

Nairobi to Migori Town is 370 kilometres. That means that this motorist would need about 31 litres of fuel for this trip.

At the current petrol price in Nairobi (Sh177.30 per litre), this man would need between Sh5,500 to Sh6,000 to transport his entire family home,cutting the transport expenses by half.

For the car to return such good fuel consumption, however, the owner has to ensure that all components of the vehicle, including the engine, the gearbox, the braking system, the tyres, the suspension, the spark plugs, among others, are working optimally.

Documented studies indicate that without regular and proper maintenance, a vehicle can burn up to 30 per cent more fuel. That means that for every Sh100 spent on fuel, Sh30 worth of fuel goes to waste.

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