TIPS FOR SAVING FUEL

One of the most painful expenses is putting fuel in your car. Especially with prices rising almost weekly. Whether you commute to work in your car or only fill up for weekend adventures, you're more than likely looking for ways to pay less for your fuel and save it as much as possible. The difficulty is, knowing exactly what you can do so your money stays in your pocket, fuel remains in your tank and so ultimately, driving remains affordable.

How do your driving habits affect your fuel levels?

It's not a surprise that driving faster uses more fuel, 70 mph will use up to 30% more fuel than it would driving at 50 mph. But it's more than speed. It's about finding the right biting point that perfects speed and fuel efficiency. This may be obvious, but driving everywhere at 30mph isn't the best way to save fuel, so don't think speed is the key.

There are multiple debates about what speed is the most efficient from different car models. However, instead of looking at speed and gear, pay attention to your MPG (miles per gallon). A lot of modern cars will have this information displayed in real-time, showing you the efficiency of your driving. Your car's MPG number needs to be as high as possible to get the most from your fuel. Check your user's handbook to discover what your highest mpg number is and then adapt your driving habits to reach it.

It's important to note that you shouldn't allow this to become a distraction while driving. Your habits won't change overnight but slowly and surely you'll become familiar with what speeds and actions maximise your MPG. We'll give you a tip - slow accelerati...