If you drive a van for business purposes, you will undoubtedly realise that the price of petrol and diesel can impact on the profit you make. Rising fuel prices cause problems for any company that uses a fleet of vehicles for its day-to-day operations. However, they can save some of the money they usually spend on fuel if they become more efficient. But how can they do this?
There are quite a few ways by which you can save some money spent on fuel if you drive a van. In this two part article we will look at some of the easiest and cost-efficient ways.
Driving style
If you drive your van erratically you will use an excessive amount of fuel. So what can the van driver do?
• Don’t speed – this uses excessive fuel
• Don’t brake heavily – you use more fuel when you have to pull away
• Try to drive consistently – if you accelerate rapidly you will use more fuel
If you throw the van around when you drive, you will use more fuel than if you are careful. You might even avoid potential accidents so won’t have to make a claim on your van insurance. In the next article we will discuss Sat Nav systems and how they can save you fuel.
