Besides the obvious money-saving aspect of driving a fuel-efficient vehicle, there are several other benefits to improving your car’s fuel efficiency!

Fuel efficiency is expressed as the distance driven per unit of fuel consumed.

The more efficient your car is, the less fuel required to travel the same distance.

Let's take a look at some of the benefits to owning a fuel efficient vehicle...

 

Fuel Efficiency: The Benefits

By improving the fuel efficiency of your vehicle, you can enjoy:

  • Saving money
  • Reducing your environmental impact
  • Improving air quality
  • Reducing fuel consumption
  • Reducing the risk of vehicle wear and tear

Fuel prices in the UK are changeable - by opting to drive a more fuel-efficient vehicle, you can make a significant saving in fuel costs each year.

Picking a car with better mileage can also help to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Not to mention that an adjustment in your driving habits can make driving safer, whilst investing in regular maintenance can keep your car in good condition for longer.

 

How to Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Your Car

To improve your car’s fuel efficiency, you can do the following:

  • Invest in regular car servicing
  • Book regular oil changes and air filter replacements
  • Book a diagnostic check
  • Keep your wheels aligned
  • Maintain correct tyre pressure
  • Drive smoothly 
  • Shift up early to a higher gear
  • Avoid excessive speeds
  • Remove excess vehicle weight e.g. the roof rack
  • Open a window (instead of using air con when driving)
  • Increase your following distance
  • Switch off the engine when at a standstill

Fuel efficiency can vary depending on the type of vehicle you drive, the engine type, driving conditions, and the speed you travel at.

Finding the cheapest fuel in your area and monitoring how you drive can have an impact on fuel consumption.

If you’ve calculated your mpg and you aren’t happy with your fuel consumption, try driving when there’s less traffic or running multiple errands in a single trip.

Keep in mind that fuel consumption tends to be at its highest in cold weather, stop-and-go traffic, and whilst driving at high speeds.

 

How to Pick a Fuel Efficient Vehicle

When it comes to choosing the most fuel efficient vehicle, there are a few factors to look out for.

You can get more miles to the gallon with the technology in a modern automatic than you would in a manual car.

A hybrid vehicle can offer even greater fuel economy, by having a battery-powered electric motor as well as using petrol or diesel.

Of course, a fully electric car means you won’t have to think about petrol at all.

Whatever you choose, it pays to think about fuel efficiency when choosing the right vehicle for you.

 

FAQs

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