The cost of living crisis is hitting the UK’s motorists hard, with each day seeming to bring news of a record high for fuel prices.
Luckily, Halfords have launched a Fuel Efficiency Pack just in time to help customers save on their unleaded or diesel top-up.
The ‘ Fuel Efficiency Pack ’ which is now down to just £30 instead of £40 has been designed to help motorists get more mileage out of their fuel by cleaning away carbon deposits in your engine and fuel, ultimately improving fuel efficiency. Exhaust emissions are also reduced, along with improving engine performance.
Halfords recommends adding the Fuel Efficiently Pack onto your car service - and you can book in for yours here.
Guinness World record holder for hypermiling, Kevin Booker, who visited Halfords Autocentre in Sidcup in August 2022 to vigorously test the new pack noted a marked improvement in fuel consumption and overall smoothness of the vehicle’s driving ability following the treatment.
He commented: “Having driven for quite a few hundred miles post-treatment, I can confirm it really does make a difference! I managed to get an extra 7.9mpg on the same 218 mile journey, seeing both an improvement in the smoothness of the drive, as well a clear improvement in the distance I was able to travel - and it is better for the environment by reducing emissions. I’m really proud to be working with Halfords to help teach their customers how to drive more efficiently. Plus, paired with a change in driving behaviours, motorists can get their fuel to go the extra mile during these difficult times.”
Alongside testing the new Fuel Efficiency Pack, Kevin Booker shared five top tips of behaviour changes that drivers should consider to help their fuel go further.
Kevin's t op tips include:
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Reading the road ahead is one of the best things that you can do when on the road, to ensure you never come to a harsh stop, as this is one of the main things that will impact fuel consumption. By this, I mean, being observant and thinking about your next action i.e. if you are coming up to a traffic light and it is green, by the time you get there, it’ll likely change to red, so it’s better to start slowing down early, rather than braking at the last minute.
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Excess weight within a vehicle will impact rolling resistance and mean more fuel is required to drive the car, so make sure to take out anything you aren’t using!
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Tyre pressure should be checked regularly, as an underinflated tyre will increase fuel consumption. If you don’t feel comfortable checking this yourself, you can pop down to your local Halfords Autocentre and they will undertake a Tyre Check for free - which includes a tyre pressure check, an inspection of the tyre tread depth and ensuring that tyres are safe and legal.
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Dropping five miles per hour on the motorway can significantly improve your fuel efficiency, without drastically impacting your arrival time.
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Good maintenance of your vehicle will mean it runs more smoothly. Ensure you stick to the recommended service schedule and if something doesn’t feel right, then get it checked.
