With the price of petrol and diesel rising at levels well above inflation, why not try and save money by actually reducing the amount of fuel you use. This can be achieved by a few simple steps below:
Remove unnecessary items
Remove any unnecessary clutter in the boot and back seats. The lighter the load, the more miles per gallon (MPG) you will achieve.
Be a smooth driver!
By diving in a smooth manner and trying to avoid fast acceleration and heavy braking, you will use less fuel and hence improve you MPG.
Tyre pressure
Ensure that you tyres are inflated to the correct level as recommended by the manufacturer and regularly check their level. Tyres that are not inflated correctly will reduce your fuel efficiency.
Do not speed excessively
Drive at the recommended speed limit. It is said that the optimal speed for fuel consumption is approximately 56 MPH.This means that speeds in excess of this will result in less fuel efficiency by approximately 10% for each additional 5MPH in excess of this optimal speed.
Insurance
Insurance is a major cost when running a car, however many people simply do not shop around and/or research different quote options before their next renewal. There are many factors that can help reduce your premium such as the level of excess that you are willing to pay in the event of a claim. Also most companies will offer you a reduced premium if you will be parking your car in a garage overnight, or have a specific car alarm or imobiliser. So go ahead and get a non obligation quote now and see what savings you can make on you next renewal.
Correct gear
Improve fuel efficiency by always driving in the highest gear possible.
No need to “Warm up” the car
There is no need to “warm up” the engine before driving – it simply wastes fuel! Instead, drive off as gently as you can for the first five minutes of the trip.
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Get fit, save money and help save the environment, all in one go!
Think! – do you really need to use the car to go for a short trip? Why not walk where possible. It will help you stay fit, save you money and also help reduce pollution levels.If you cannot avoid using the car, then plan ahead and combine all you short journeys into one wherever possible. By doing this, you will have greater fuel efficiency than several short journeys.
Aerodynamics’
The more aerodynamic your car is the better it fuel efficiency and hence money saving for you.
If you have got an used roof rack then remove it. In addition, by closing the windows and sun roof, you will create less ‘drag’ and hence better efficiency.
