Here are six tips you can use to save fuel and they apply to cars, vans and lorries. Above all, keep your speed down and you will save more fuel in the long run.

1 – Drive more carefully

Drive carefully and do not go too fast and you will save more money. There are a lot of haulage and delivery firms that have added tracking hardware into their vans and trucks. It records the location of the vehicle, hard braking and heavy acceleration. It also records jerking and sharp cornering and reports it to the head office. Drivers may be disciplined by their bosses if they drive carelessly or wastefully.

2 – Have routine services

Servicing your vehicle on a regular basis is the best way to ensure your vehicle remains fuel-efficient. Between services, you should take note of any fuel consumption anomalies.

3 – Lighten your load if you want to save on fuel

Less weight means less fuel. Studies showed that if you drive 12,000 miles per year, then having a moustache will cost you £5 per year.

4 – Remove exterior racks and other accessories when not in use

Your vehicle is built to be aerodynamic. The drag from something such as a window open is tremendous and costs you extra fuel money, so you can imagine how much your racks and other exterior accessories are costing you.

5 – Turn off your heater or air conditioning

Air conditioners use fuel to operate and some heating systems do too, so turn them off if you want to save fuel.

6 – Keep your tires topped up

Having your tires at the wrong pressure can add up to a larger fuel bill. If they are overinflated, then you run the risk of a blow out if you have a heavy load and you risk wearing out your tires earlier than usual. If your tires are under-inflated, it will cost you more fuel in the long run and may also wear out your tires before their time.