Car check could save Pounds 468 a year
Car check could save Pounds 468 a year
0 Comments | Brentwood Gazette, Jul 28, 2010
RISING fuel prices are making motorists more conscious about their driving habits.
Nearly half of all drivers have said they are trying to use their cars less while two per cent have stopped carrying passengers to make their cars more efficient.
However, only half of us have considered altering driving style by being economical despite the fact Ford tests have revealed economical driving and basic maintenance can cut fuel bills by up to a quarter – saving the average driver Pounds 468 a year.
Allen Ford in Brentwood is offering a new Econo Check service to help people make the most of their fuel.
Technicians will check the car’s tyre pressure and condition, air filter cleanliness and other factors affecting fuel consumption during a 35-point inspection, after which the customer is invited to drive as normal for one week, returning their data logger by post in order to receive a personalised e-mail report about their driving.
The report will reveal data regarding gear changes, anticipation, acceleration, braking and recommending where driving style adjustments could improve fuel economy and emissions and showing the total fuel and CO2 savings possible.
The service costs Pounds 30.