With fuel prices what they are, small changes to how you drive and maintain your car can add up to real savings over a year. Here's where to start.
Keep Your Tyres Properly Inflated
Under-inflated tyres create more rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and burn more fuel. Check pressure monthly — it's the cheapest fuel-economy fix there is.
Don't Skip Scheduled Maintenance
A dirty air filter, worn spark plugs or old engine oil all quietly reduce efficiency. Regular servicing keeps your engine running the way it was designed to.
Drive Smoothly
Aggressive acceleration and hard braking burn noticeably more fuel than smooth, anticipatory driving. Easing off the throttle and coasting to red lights instead of braking late makes a measurable difference.
Avoid Unnecessary Idling
Idling burns fuel for zero distance travelled. If you're going to be stationary for more than a minute, it's usually more efficient to switch off and restart.
Lighten the Load
Extra weight in the boot, unused roof racks, or roof boxes all add drag and mass that cost fuel. Clear out what you don't need for the trip.
Use the Right Motor Oil
Using the oil grade recommended by your manufacturer (rather than whatever's cheapest) reduces internal engine friction, which translates directly into better economy.
Want to know exactly where your car is losing efficiency? Our technicians can run a full inspection and flag anything — from a clogged filter to underinflated tyres — that's quietly costing you at the pump.
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