Despite continually ripping off motorists we often have no choice but to pull into motorway services for petrol or food. But if you travel a little further off the motorway, and into a nearby town or village, you will not only find a wider choice of restaurants, shops and petrol stations but you will also save a fistful of money. But this can be easier said than done, particularly when you don't know the area.
Two website that can save you money
Fortunately there are a couple of websites out there which do the searching for you.
5minutesaway.co.uk and Offmotorway.com are two websites that can find restaurants, petrol stations etc based on a motorway and a junction. Simply fill in where you are and start searching. Both sites are works in progress but they could save you money while making that 'pit stop' a bit more enjoyable.
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