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Motoring experts insisted that motorists should carry out simple yet necessary checks to make their cars as fuel efficient as possible.These range from checking the tyre pressure to being
aware of the car’s miles per gallon (MPG). With the fuel prices showing little signs of falling drivers will be glad to know that the simple steps can make a considerable difference.
According to the latest RAC Fuel Watch, the price of unleaded stands at 189.46p per litre on average, while diesel remains at 197.52p. And, to help motorists with the raging crisis, car
experts at Zuto have compiled a list of simple and “key” fuel-saving tricks. There are many ways motorists can be more fuel-efficient, from removing excess weight in the car to avoiding over
usage of air-conditioning. READ MORE: DRIVERS URGED TO MAKE USE OF SIMPLE BUTTON TO BOOST FUEL EFFICIENCY The lighter the car, the cheaper it is to run the experts highlighted. They
continued: “Whether this be smaller items that you keep in your car such as kids’ car seats or the larger external items such as a roof box or bike racks, if they’re not being used for your
journey, be sure to store them away until you next need them.” Additionally, motorists have been urged to consider their vehicle’s road tax. With car tax rates rising in April as the Vehicle
Excise Duty (VED) increases, drivers could be paying more than they need to. “Therefore, if you’re in an expensive bracket, consider upgrading it for one which has a lower emission rating
to save money in the long run,” the Zuro experts said. Many easily accessible cars have a road tax under £50 a year due to their lower emission rating such as the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus.
The experts also stressed that drivers should only use air conditioning when completely necessary. Using air conditioning when not needed can put a strain on your engine and cause it to
burn more fuel, especially when you are travelling at slow speeds. Lastly, motorists were urged to drive smoothly and change gears as gently as possible. The experts said: “When driving, try
to avoid accelerating fast and slamming on the brakes as these can both significantly affect your fuel consumption. Instead, aim to both accelerate and brake slowly.” They added: “For
manual drivers when changing gear, try to change gear as gently and early as possible to avoid revving your engine. “This will help not to overwork your engine causing it to use more fuel.”