• Change up early through the gears. Shift up between 1.700 and 2.500 revolutions (depending on vehicle ).
• Ensure you adopt a smooth style of driving – ease into acceleration.
• Avoid tailgating. Keep your distance between vehicles to ensure you brake smoothly.
• Reduce your speed, driving at 110 kph uses 15 per cent more fuel than at 80 kph
• Use Cruise Control for motorway driving to maintain a constant speed, as it can prove 7 per cent average fuel savings.
• If you have stopped for more than 40 seconds (e.g. level crossing ), save fuel by switching off the engine
• Use the air conditioning sparingly as it can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 20 per cent.
• Check tyre pressure regularly.
• Ensure your vehicle is serviced regularly.
• Remove unnecessary weight from the your car (golf clubs, roof racks etc ).
