The statistics are far from shocking, with news earlier this month reporting that fuel prices could rise a further 8% by the beginning of 2011 as a result of currency movements and world oil price increases, bringing the nation’s average to 125.9p per litre.
The study, conducted by Nationwide Autocentres, showed that 62% of motorists are driving more slowly and efficiently, 55% are shopping around for fuel, and 50% are reducing the number of journeys taken. Seventeen per cent have gone as far as trading their car in for a more efficient model in the last year, while 3% have even tried alternative fuels such as chip fat.
The Good Garage Scheme recommends the following top five tips for cutting your fuel bills:
1. Reduce your speed, accelerate gently and change into a higher gear as soon as possible
2. Remove any unnecessary accessories, such as roof racks and boxes, and bike carriers to reduce weight
3. Inflate tyres to the correct pressure - an underinflated tyre will use around 3% more fuel!
4. Switch off your air conditioning and save around 10% of your fuel
5. Stick rigidly to service schedules, each service will help the car to perform more economically and efficiently
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