3 Tips to Reduce Your Fleet's Fuel Bill

Paying for fuel is an inevitable part of van ownership, even opting for an electric van can’t save you completely! Follow these tips however and you’ll be surprised just how much money you can save!

Remove Any Unnecessary Weight

You never know what might crop up when you’re on the job, so you may be tempted to keep tools you rarely use just in case; Don’t! With each redundant piece of kit, you’re adding weight to your vehicle and burning extra fuel for no reason. Further to this, if you carry items on your roof, not only does this add weight, it also increases drag on your van and puts further strain on your engine. Remember to remove anything up top when you don’t need it.

Keep Your Van in Peak Mechanical Condition

This should go without saying, making sure your van is regularly serviced is crucial to both the overall health of your vehicle but also its fuel efficiency. Things like air filters and brakes can have a dramatic effect your average mpg. While you’re waiting to get your van booked in, why not check your tyre pressure? Properly inflated tyres can improve your mileage by 3.3%; over the space of a year this can really add up! Follow the guidelines in your vans handbook to ensure you’re inflating to your tyres to match the load you’re carrying.

Plan Your Routes

The fastest route is not always the most efficient. If your drivers are regularly on the road during peak times, their phones can double up as an effect satnav, with the added bonus of providing live traffic updates. Apps like Google Maps and Waze could help you avoid unnecessary traffic jams and reduce your fuel bill in the process!

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