Drivers could be losing an average of nearly €200 on fuel every year due to ignoring simple things with their vehicles.
According to new analysis published, the reason for this is having a poorly maintained vehicle.
Retailer Halfords said this figure could even reach up to €1,000 for some motorists who own cars with very high mileage, such as van drivers.
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The company launched its Every Mile Matters campaign to stress the importance of keeping vehicles in tip top condition.
It said that driving with under-inflated tyres, using the wrong type of oil and a skipping out on essential maintenance can increase fuel consumption by a total of up to 9%.
Halfords head of quality Andy Turbefield said the Government is “very focused” on encouraging people to switch to electric vehicles but there needs to be a “greater emphasis on helping people with the everyday costs of motoring”.
He suggested the 5p per litre cut in fuel duty which is being implemented in the UK from March next year could be replaced by a simple information campaign on fuel efficiency.
“That could save motorists hundreds of pounds each, similar to the Government’s new campaign to help households cut their energy bills,” Mr Turbefield added.
“At a time when every penny matters, our message to motorists is that every mile matters too.”
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