'STORE THEM AWAY!' DRIVERS WARNED OF COMMON WEIGHT MISTAKE THAT INCREASES FUEL CONSUMPTION

experts insisted that drivers should carry out simple yet necessary checks to make their cars as as possible. These range from checking the to removing children's seats.

With the fuel prices showing little signs of falling drivers will be glad to know that the simple steps can make a considerable difference.

According to the latest RAC Fuel Watch, the price of unleaded stands at 162.32p per litre on average, while diesel remains at 180.45p.

And, to help motorists with the raging crisis, car experts at Zuto have compiled a list of simple and "key" fuel-saving tricks.

There are many ways motorists can be more fuel-efficient, from removing excess weight in the car to avoiding over usage of air-conditioning.

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Getting rid of unnecessary baggage such as children's seats if not travelling with kids will ensure that motorists are not using more petrol than needed.

The lighter the car, the cheaper it is to run, the experts highlighted.

The experts said: "Whether this be smaller items that you keep in your car such as kids' car seats or the larger external items such as a roof box or bike racks, if they're not being used for your journey, be sure to store them away until you next need them."

Drivers should also be aware of their miles per gallon, according to the Zuto experts.

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They said: "Being aware of your car's MPG will give you an idea of how fuel-efficient your car is, with the higher your MPG being, the more fuel-efficient it is.

"This can vary from the model and make of your car. There are a few tips which can help to improve your MPG.

"For example, for long journeys, it is best to drive at a constant speed to maximise MPG."

Next on the list is tyre pressure. By performing a tyre pressure check at least once a month, motorists can ensure that their tyres are sufficiently inflated at all times.

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Having under-inflated tyres can not only put drivers and their passengers at risk but also cost more money by affecting fuel efficiency.

The experts added: "To check your tyre pressure, ensure you know your car's recommended pressure levels, this can often be found in your owner's manual or in the fuel cap.

"Simply set the air machine to the recommended level, whether this be one you use at home or at a petrol station, then attach the air pressure gauge to your tyre valve."

Removing unnecessary weight from vehicles can also go a long way.

The experts also stressed that drivers should only use air conditioning when completely necessary.

Using air conditioning when not needed can put a strain on your engine and cause it to burn more fuel, especially when you are travelling at slow speeds.

Lastly, motorists were urged to drive smoothly and change gears as gently as possible.

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