Driving your car: green tips part 2

Before driving off

Watch a video on how to be an eco-safe driver

Eco-driving tips Opens new window Making life easier for your engine can mean you use less fuel and produce fewer emissions.

Pump up your tyres

Under-inflated tyres create more resistance, making your engine work harder. This can increase your fuel consumption by up to 3 per cent.

Adjusting your tyres regularly, especially before long journeys, can help your car use less fuel and could increase the life of the tyres. Cars with heavier loads may need different air pressure and over-inflating tyres can be unsafe, so check your car manual for the correct pressure.