Remove roof racks – this creates more drag

Tyre pressures – check regularly, every one or two weeks, more drag!

Wheel alignment – minimise drag and tyre wear

Oil – ensure you are topped up between the min / max levels

Windows – if open cause drag at high speed, so use Air Con and close windows!

Buy a car with good economy – look at hybrids, LPG, diesel , stop/start technology

Automatics – use more 10% more gas, so stick it in N at the lights and in jams

the driver

Smoothness – flow with the traffic, leave ‘big’ space in traffic to keep you moving

Accelerate – no lead foot, be smooth, be progressive – save money

Route – know where you’re going, pick the best route and you won’t get lost!

Gears – use selective gear changes when slowing, and block up when accelerating

Engine off – turn it off at the lights, or in conjestion

Speed –        driving at 35mph in a 30 will save you fuel

driving at 60mph will save 10% less than if you drive at 70mph!!

driving at 70mph will save 25% less than if you drive at 80mph!!

Cruise control – use it on a run, it will stop any harsh acceleration

Winter – modern cars don’t need to be warmed up, so no need to leave the car idling in the morning, that way no one can nick it!

Shop around – know where to buy the cheapest fuel at www.petrolprices.com

Walk – do you really need to drive to the shop to buy a pint of milk or post a letter?

Now drive the same route putting into practice the above

My results for urban route

Before:         MPG 30.2 and Av Speed 14mph

After:            MPG 39.8 and Av Speed 18mph

Your results: