VAT rises and petrol duty have pushed petrol prices to record highs. Motorists spend around ten million pounds per day in the UK than this time last year, estimates the AA. Fuel prices are expected to rise even higher in April 2011. Car insurance groups will be pleased to give advice on driving sensibly.

Motorists need to consider now more than ever before ways to save on fuel. There are fortunately some fairly simple measures that can be adopted in order to make cars more fuel efficient. For example, driving at a sensible speed can help to save fuel. Motorists who insist on driving at, or even above, the speed limit use more fuel than a driver who drives at, say, 60 miles per hour. Acceleration and braking need to be done in a controlled manner in order to make a car fuel efficient. Slamming on the brakes or driving off at a fast speed all use more fuel so a driver who anticipates what is going on in front will be able to drive more moderately and thus save fuel.

Lift sharing has become popular and it is a very sensible arrangement. Every day cars with only one person inside are seen on UK roads. Lift sharing is the perfect solution for drivers who work with other people who live near them or on the same route to work. A lift sharing passenger will make a contribution towards fuel used and in the meantime saves fuel as well as wear and tear on a vehicle. Similarly people who go to the same evening class or sports club could lift share and the savings really can add up. Car insurance groups can give advice on lift sharing.

Cars should be regularly serviced. Although servicing may seem expensive, it can be false economy not to have this done annually as a service will often point out a fault on the car which, if ignored, could turn into something more major and thus cost far more money in the long run. An example of this is air filters which need to be checked regularly to ensure a good flow of air. If an air filter is blocked, air does not get through and consequently a car labours thereby using more fuel.

Many people drive around with heavy items in the boot of the car or with roof racks and boxes on the roof of the vehicle. These items all add to the weight of the car so, when driven, the vehicle is having to work harder to get from A to B. Drivers should remember to take any unnecessary items out of the boot and to remove roof racks when not in use. It is simple things like this that can really make the difference to the amount of fuel used. In fact it has been estimated that tips such as the above can save as much as ten per cent on the cost of fuel which, considering today’s prices, is definitely worth doing.

With today’s high prices motorists are more and more aware of how much fuel their vehicle is using. It therefore makes perfect sense when considering a vehicle purchase to choose the right vehicle for the driver concerned. A driver needs to consider what size of vehicle is required and not purchase something that is too large or bulky. Smaller vehicles cost less to run, not only on fuel, but insurance and even tax can be less so it is worth spending time before parting with a huge amount of money. Getting the right car is satisfying and can save fuel.

Further details can be found by contacting car insurance specialists or comparison websites.

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