Motorists in economy drive
Updated on 05 December 2008
More than four in five drivers have changed their motoring habits in the last 12 months to reduce the amount of petrol they use, a survey has showed.
And nearly a quarter have made five or more changes in their economy drive, the poll from Mintel found.
The most popular course of action has been ensuring tyres are at the correct pressure, followed by keeping the air conditioning turned off.
Other money-saving actions have included driving without unnecessary weight in the car and walking, cycling or taking pubic transport rather than using the motor.
Mintel senior leisure analyst Jim Clark said: "While once it was all about conspicuous spending especially when it came to high-performance gas-guzzlers, now there is almost a sense of competition for who can be the thriftiest.
"Most of the changes that Britain's motorists made to their fuel consumption were in response to the soaring oil prices we experienced earlier in 2008. But the lessons learnt will now stand them in good stead for this recent rise in fuel duty."
He went on: "In the absence of the entire nation throwing away their car keys, using less petrol or diesel is a realistic money saving compromise that most Brits are now willing to make."
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