Check your tyre pressure

If you regularly use your car for the journey in to work then you may want to check your tyre pressure.

An under-inflated tyre has a reduced lifespan - the rubber is more likely to degrade and crack, and it also increases drag on the road - in laymans terms, this means reduced fuel efficiency.

An under-inflated tyre is also dangerous as it can increase braking distance or cause a major accident if it comes off the rim of the wheel.

For more advice on improving fuel economy, check out the 4Car guide to cutting fuel consumption.

Happy motoring!

caldini

Update: I checked my tyre pressure at my local garage today. All four tyres were under-inflated by up to 3 bar. It wasn't long ago since I last checked my tyres, so I'm changing the advice to Check your tyre pressure regularly!