Love your car!
A little love goes a long way. Regular servicing, the right tyres for the conditions, correct tyre pressure and wheel alignment make a difference. A well-maintained car can use 10 to 20% less fuel than an inadequately maintained one.
Don’t speed
Driving faster doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get there faster, plus by travelling at 100km/h instead of 110km/h you can cut around 13% off your fuel bill.
Drive smoothly
Lay off the pedals when driving around town. Accelerate smoothly and slowly away from green lights and stop gradually for red lights. Change gear early (but don’t labour the engine). If you drive an automatic, allow the transmission to change up early by accelerating on a light throttle. Don’t accelerate hard from rest, but let the car move off gently.
Look ahead
Check what’s happening, maintain a safe following distance and you’ll keep at a more constant speed. Look ahead and ease off the pedal if the traffic lights are about to change, if the speed limit is about to lower, or you’re approaching slow or stopped traffic. It’s better economically to slow down early rather than brake late.