Even if you are not thinking of changing to a more economical car it is still possible to reduce your fuel consumption. For an average motorist the costs of petrol is between 30-40 per cent of the total costs of the car.

You can save money without changing your car by giving up shorter and journeys reducing the number of cold starts. Petrol consumption is much higher than normal in the first 5-6 km and the exhaust is almost unfiltered. If you use an engine preheater you will avoid cold starts.

The way you drive also influences the petrol consumption. If you drive carefully and avoid sudden acceleration you will reduce the petrol consumption.