It can be expensive if you drive a van. Just travelling to your next job can cost a lot of money in petrol or diesel costs. And this is money that will have to be recouped by increasing the prices you charge.
However, there are a few things that you can do to decrease the amount of fuel that you use:
• Use satellite navigation systems – If you use SAT NAV systems you will always be able to find your destination and get there by the quickest route, hence you can save money on fuel costs.
• Drive sensibly – If you accelerate quickly or brake harshly you will end up using more fuel.
• Remove roof racks – If you drive with a roof rack in place, the wind resistance will mean you use more fuel.
• Don’t drive around with things you don’t need in your van – if your van is fully loaded and you drive around this way all the time, you will use more fuel than if you just take the things you need.
• Check tyre pressures – if your tyres are under inflated you will use more fuel.
These are just a few ways you can save money on fuel.
