London Driving Tips
by admin on May 18, 2010
Driving in London is not only costly it can be extremely stressful, follow these tips to save money & remain calm…
It may be hot but avoid using your air conditioning if you want to save on fuel costs. Air conditioning places huge demands on the engine using up a lot of petrol.
Change gears at lower revs to save fuel, don’t be tempted to race around. London is not somewhere you can drive around quickly – be patient!
If you’re driving in London then there’s no doubt that you will be queuing and quite possibly breaking a lot. Avoid heavy breaking – this not only avoids excessive fuel consumption but is better for the environment.
Remember that if you enter the congestion zone, you will have to pay the charge. If you forget you will have to pay a fine so make sure you visit the TFL website and pay up.
Make sure you keep your tyres well inflated. Underinflated tyres increase your fuel consumption by about 2%.
Avoid short journey as a cold engine uses twice as much fuel as a warm engine. In London there is a wide variety of public transport to choose from so walk or take a bus or tube.
Empty your boot! Keep essentials only in your car to avoid the engine having to work harder than necessary.
Consider joining a London car club. Car clubs not only save you hassle and money they can be much more environmentally friendly. Some car clubs even offer an electric car option for city driving.
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