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"Driving Tips"

Become a Fuel Savvy Driver

With fuel price rises at their highest in March, many drivers are looking to cut down on the cost of driving a car.

By making a few small changes, you should see a decrease in the amount that you are spending on fuel and you will be lowering your impact on the planet at the same time.
 
Seven tips to drive more efficiently and save at the pump.
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1) Drive Smoothly
While excessive braking and accelerating might make you feel like an extra in an action movie, it's not the ideal way to drive. As well as being uncomfortable for you and your passengers, it can decrease your fuel economy by up to 33%. In addition, excessive accelerating for just one second can produce as much carbon monoxide as 30 minutes of regular driving.
2) Slow Down
Following the regulatory speed limits not only makes you compliant with the law, it can also save fuel. Driving 10mph over the speed limit on a 200 mile motorway journey could cost you around £9 extra in fuel, as your car is using much more energy whilst driving at higher speeds.
3) Check Tyre Pressure
Believe it or not, your tyre pressure can have quite a large impact on the fuel efficiency of your car. If your tyres are under inflated, there is more friction between them and the road and your car is expending more energy. Properly inflated tyres could increase your MPG by up to 6%.
4) Ditch the Extras
The more you pack the less efficient your car will be. Next time you head out in your car for a weekend trip, ask yourself if you really need all those clothes? This doesn’t just apply to trips away but also to local driving. If your boot is filled with things you might need on a rainy day, your MPG will suffer. By unloading 45 kilos from your car, you can increase your fuel efficiency by 2%.
5) Close Windows
While open windows and a sunroof provide a lovely breeze whilst driving, it's sometimes better to keep them closed, especially at high speeds. It will affect your car’s aerodynamics, creating more drag and causing your car to use more fuel.
6) Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance and servicing is a good way to keep your car running as economically as possible, it will not only improve its efficiency but it will also improve the fuel consumption.

7) Supermarket Petrol

Shopping around for the cheapest petrol or diesel when prices are at the highest will save some pennies. Next time you are at the supermarket, fill up your car while you are there too, it could save you anything up to 5p a litre.
With fuel price rises at their highest in March, many drivers are looking to cut down on the cost of driving a car.

By making a few small changes, you should see a decrease in the amount that you are spending on fuel and you will be lowering your impact on the planet at the same time.
 
Seven tips to drive more efficiently and save at the pump.

7) Supermarket Petrol

Shopping around for the cheapest petrol or diesel when prices are at the highest will save some pennies. Next time you are at the supermarket, fill up your car while you are there too, it could save you anything up to 5p a litre.
1) Drive Smoothly
While excessive braking and accelerating might make you feel like an extra in an action movie, it's not the ideal way to drive. As well as being uncomfortable for you and your passengers, it can decrease your fuel economy by up to 33%. In addition, excessive accelerating for just one second can produce as much carbon monoxide as 30 minutes of regular driving.
4) Ditch the Extras
The more you pack the less efficient your car will be. Next time you head out in your car for a weekend trip, ask yourself if you really need all those clothes? This doesn’t just apply to trips away but also to local driving. If your boot is filled with things you might need on a rainy day, your MPG will suffer. By unloading 45 kilos from your car, you can increase your fuel efficiency by 2%.
3) Check Tyre Pressure
Believe it or not, your tyre pressure can have quite a large impact on the fuel efficiency of your car. If your tyres are under inflated, there is more friction between them and the road and your car is expending more energy. Properly inflated tyres could increase your MPG by up to 6%.
2) Slow Down
Following the regulatory speed limits not only makes you compliant with the law, it can also save fuel. Driving 10mph over the speed limit on a 200 mile motorway journey could cost you around £9 extra in fuel, as your car is using much more energy whilst driving at higher speeds.
5) Close Windows
While open windows and a sunroof provide a lovely breeze whilst driving, it's sometimes better to keep them closed, especially at high speeds. It will affect your car’s aerodynamics, creating more drag and causing your car to use more fuel.
6) Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance and servicing is a good way to keep your car running as economically as possible, it will not only improve its efficiency but it will also improve the fuel consumption.
8) Plug in Hybrid Vehicles or Switch to EV
If you run a PHEV make sure that you are running on electric as much as possible by plugging the vehicle in at home and when parked. Many supermarkets and car parks have free public charging points that won't cost you anything. Another way to reduce fuel costs could be to switch to an electric or hybrid car.
By making these easy changes to your driving habits you should see a decrease in the amount that you are spending on fuel and you will be lowering your impact on the planet at the same time.
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