{"id":242768,"date":"2023-10-23T14:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T14:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=242768"},"modified":"2023-10-23T14:19:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T14:19:02","slug":"petrol-and-diesel-motorists-could-save-a-staggering-200-on-fuel-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/petrol-and-diesel-motorists-could-save-a-staggering-200-on-fuel-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol and diesel motorists could save a staggering \u00a3200 on fuel costs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Budget 2023: Chancellor announces fuel duty will be frozen<\/h3>\n

Petrol and diesel drivers can save a whopping \u00a3200 per year on fuel costs by changing one thing, according to experts. Specialists at Select Car Leasing stress simply changing the condition of your car\u2019s appearance by cleaning it can have a major impact.<\/p>\n

Washing a car and keeping it clear of dirt and grime could boost fuel economy rates by a staggering two miles per gallon (mpg). Over a year, motorists who drive an average of around 8,000 miles would save around \u00a3200.<\/p>\n

Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing said: \u201cA cleaner car is in fact more fuel efficient. Experiments found the vehicle was more fuel-efficient when clean, averaging two miles per gallon (mpg) more than when it was dirty.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe average fuel mileage of the dirty car fell to around 24 mpg, while the clean car was 26 mpg.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you extrapolate that over an entire year, and with a driver covering around 8,000 miles, there\u2019s a potential saving of around \u00a3200 annually just by keeping your car clean.<\/p>\n

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The tip comes amid a dramatic rise in fuel costs last month as the cost of living crisis continues to affect road users.<\/p>\n

According to the RAC, the average price of diesel soared by a staggering 8p per litre in September, the fifth-highest monthly rise since 2000.<\/p>\n

Petrol costs were also up a whopping 4.5p with prices now standing at 157p per litre. Mr Conway added: \u201cThe main determining factor here is when the car doesn\u2019t have dirt around it, it is much more aerodynamic.<\/p>\n

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