Comments on: How do you save money on your motoring?

By: Phil Dougan

Phil Dougan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:58:12 +0000

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By: Lpg

Lpg — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:03:24 +0000

Simple, but quite interesting and useful tips. Thanks!

By: How to Get Six Pack Fast

How to Get Six Pack Fast — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:31:23 +0000

The style of writing is quite familiar to me. Have you written guest posts for other blogs?

By: Adam - Glass Bottom Boat

Adam - Glass Bottom Boat — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:51:02 +0000

Hm, you know, almost after every being in debt I promise myself to be more saving, I try to write down all my spenditures and do other things, but in to weeks already I forget about it! with me nothing works…

By: LPG Conversion

LPG Conversion — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:59:04 +0000

You don’t seem to have been talking a great deal about other ways that an LPG Conversion will save you money like for example congestion charge exemption. Congestion charge exemption could deliver a saving of as much £1600 annually.

For a list of exempt vehicles you can check our website.

By: George

George — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:20:44 +0000

Hi
LPG will indeed save money, usually the bigger /thirstier the engine the better. However, check your car >should< (not can) be converted. My Subaru Outback 3.0 MY2004 was purchased pre-converted (one of main reasons) but I now find that Scoobies can suffer from valve-seat recession as LPG burns cleaner/hotter, & doesn’t deposit as much internal muck, hence valve-seats start to feel it. Initially felt as poor starting/minor misfire, could eventually lead to £££££ repairs (negating the LPG-savings planned). Apparently Hondas generally & CRV’s specifically are also problematic. Grrrr.

By: Tony Barrett

Tony Barrett — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:09:25 +0000

LPG looks good on paper, but after selling several variations, i’ve found that on older models the chance of having problems with emissions at mot time increases greatly as they tend to eat lambda sensors for some reason. Plus the cost of repair is higher as its a specialist area and also a gas leak can be a potential disaster. Stick with a good diesel.

By: dominicsacco

dominicsacco — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:25:53 +0000

Hi Peter, Thanks for your comment. Can I ask which article you are referring to – the money-saving tip or could you save money with LPG article? The statistics in our articles were obtained from UKLPG – the trade association for LPG in the UK. Cost amounts for LPG conversions were taken from The Greenfuel Company Ltd. We always strive to provide accurate information and advice in our features.

By: Peter Domzala

Peter Domzala — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:44:06 +0000

What a rubbish estimates.
The average conversion for 4cyl car is around £1200-£1300 including VAT. The fuel econonomy on LPG is @ MAX 10% worse. This means that an average car that does 12kmls per annum would pay for itself after around 11kmls. Assuming that the car does about 28mpg and LPG/Gasoline is 50% of the price.
I would greatly appriciate if you do your homework first before publishing incorrect information!!!.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:26:10 +0000

Cycle more

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:30:08 +0000

1. Stick to or under speed limits. (They are afterall only a maximum limit and thus one doesnt have to travel at the stipulated maximum!) (All other things being equal – my old Renault Clio 172 would do 33mpg at 90mph, 40mpg at 80mph and 49mpg at 70mph)
2. Anticipation of whats coming up ahead thus preventing excessive braking and subsequent acceleration up to required speed.
3. If doing lots of Motorway miles ensure tyres are inflated at the recommended high speed pressures. These are generally 2-5psi higher than standard urban driving recommended pressures.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:23:52 +0000

If hot, use air conditioning when coasting downhills or approaching a stop only (in gear, zero throttle condition NOT with clutch in or not in gear!).
Instead of using the energy from the fuel, it will use the kinetic energy of the car to power the air conditioning compressor/pump unit. Switch off again as soon as stopped or applying throttle. This is a small version of regenerative braking…. In my small Peugeot 107, you can feel that extra re-gen ‘braking’ effect when air-con is switched on.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:33:51 +0000

Basic points, I know but turning off / down air-conditioning in hot weather, controlling your speed and driving style (i.e smooth and with regular gear changes = increased fuel efficiency) and careful planning / combining of journeys to keep useage / trips to a minimum.