Drivers urged to use ‘key tricks’ to save fuel during the bank holiday weekend

Motoring experts insisted that motorists should carry out simple yet necessary checks to make their cars as fuel efficient as possible. These range from checking the tyre pressure to being aware of the car’s miles per gallon (MPG).

Motorists have also been reminded that despite fuel prices slowly dropping, they still remain high.

According to the latest RAC Fuel Watch, the price of unleaded stands at 170.40p per litre on average, while diesel remains at 182.70p.

And, to help motorists during the bank holiday weekend, car experts at Zuto have compiled a list of simple and “key” fuel-saving tricks.

There are many ways motorists can be more fuel-efficient, from removing excess weight in the car to avoiding over usage of air-conditioning.

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The lighter the car, the cheaper it is to run the experts highlighted.

They continued: “Whether this be smaller items that you keep in your car such as kids’ car seats or the larger external items such as a roof box or bike racks, if they’re not being used for your journey, be sure to store them away until you next need them.”

Additionally, motorists have been urged to consider their vehicle’s road tax.

With car tax rates rising in April as the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) increases, drivers could be paying more than they need to.

“Therefore, if you’re in an expensive bracket, consider upgrading it for one which has a lower emission rating to save money in the long run,” the Zuro experts said.

Many easily accessible cars have a road tax under £50 a year due to their lower emission rating such as the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus.

The experts also stressed that drivers should only use air conditioning when completely necessary.

Using air conditioning when not needed can put a strain on your engine and cause it to burn more fuel, especially when you are travelling at slow speeds.

Lastly, motorists were urged to drive smoothly and change gears as gently as possible.