With pump prices at an all time high, you may find that after depreciation, fuel costs are your biggest motoring expense. Unfortunately, the number of miles to the gallon your car can achieve is unlikely to be as high as that quoted by the car manufacturer; when driving in real-life conditions, you can generally expect 10% to 15% less mileage than the figures quoted.
However, if you follow these tips, you should be able to reduce your car's fuel consumption, save money and do your bit to help the environment.