Ingenious ways to cut your fuel bill

By Michael Mwai

While buying a car maybe as exciting as dating, the honeymoon ends as soon as you start spending to keep it moving. We all enjoy the thrill and challenge of making a vehicular acquisition. You often only consider resale value, colour, size, type and model.

Whether you finally settle for a Toyota, Nissan or Mercedes Benz, you will have to live with your mistake. Perhaps you were ‘brave’ enough to settle for a Hummer H3 or Fiat Multipla. All this in spite of the fact that the former was discontinued over two years ago and the latter is the most unsightly car on the planet in my books.

The morning after the purchase you must consider running costs.  This includes service and repairs. These two are set and must be done on time, as you may have little control. If you did not do your research, you will only be able to redeem yourself with prudent fuel consumption savings of which you have some sort of control.

While you may not be able to technically alter your vehicle’s engine to consume less fuel, you can use certain techniques to reduce consumption. Remember, the vehicle manufacturer has done everything technically and cost effectively possible to make your vehicle balanced of power, handling, safety and fuel efficiency. Please do not fall into the trap of opportunists who sell after market gadgets that claim to save you fuel.

Here are simple ways to cut your fuel bill and experience real results.