If you drive a van for business purposes, you will be aware how much petrol and diesel costs currently are. These costs, when added up over a few months can be quite considerable and can put a dent in your company’s profit margin. You can however do something about these costs so that over a year, you will be able to make significant savings.
Perhaps the first thing to do to reduce costs is to get a good deal on your van insurance. Van insurance can be expensive, but if you use a price comparison website to find a level of cover that suits you, with a price that is below your renewal premium, you are off to a good start.
To reduce your van’s fuel costs you can do a few things:
• Don’t drive with a full load – The heavier your van, the more fuel you will use.
• Remove roof bars – Roof bars can cause drag which will increase the amount of fuel that you use.
• Check your tyre pressures – Incorrectly inflated tyres can increase fuel costs.
• Turn off air conditioning – Air conditioning can account for excessive fuel consumption.
• Use a satellite navigation device – If you get to your destination by the quickest route you can save fuel.
