Motoring & Fuel Saving Tips

8 Ways to Save Fuel

Cut your speed – a car consumes around 30% more fuel at 70 mph against 50 mph.
Drive smoothly – reduce aggressive acceleration and braking, the more consistent your speed the lower your fuel consumption.
Lose weight – clear your boot of non-essential items. The heavier the load the more fuel your vehicle consumes.
Reduce drag to increase your efficiency - remove your empty roof rack & avoid opening windows at high speed. Use the air con at high speeds rather than opening your windows, it is more fuel efficient.
Cut the air con and heat – at low speeds open your windows instead of using gas-guzzling air conditioning. Over-heating your car then having to open the windows is a waste of energy and lowers your fuel economy.
Lower your revs – change into a higher gear as soon as possible to keep your revs at economical levels (approx 2500 or under for petrol and 2000 or under for diesel cars).
Don’t be idle – if you’re likely to be at a standstill for 3 minutes or more, switch off the engine. It will be more economical to restart when you need to than keep the engine idling.

Before Driving Abroad

Check that you are understand the rules and regulations for the country you are to visit. Vist the AA to view advice for driving overseas. Simply select the country you will be visiting to view local rules for drivers including speed limits and drink driving laws.