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Motorists can save fuel by driving economically

Posted by Freddy Morton


Motorists and those with caravan accessories who are feeling the pinch may want to take tips on how to drive more economically.


The upcoming MPG Marathon aims to demonstrate that fuel bills, maintenance costs, accident rates and driver stress levels can all be reduced with a number of easy-to-learn techniques.


It is hoped that at this year's event, which is running from October 5th to 6th, one or more competitors will break the elusive 100-miles-per-gallon figure.


Event organiser Ross Durkin said that more and more motorists are looking for ways to get extra miles out of every pound spent on fuel and he explained that the industry has done a lot of work improving its cars.


"But let's not overlook the fact that the use of certain smarter driving techniques can significantly reduce the amount of fuel used on a journey. Savings of up to 20 per cent are by no means difficult to achieve," he added.


Head of training at Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) Drive & Survive Simon Elstow recently said that corners can often catch people off guard on the road.