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Engine size does affect fuel consumption, and larger engines often use more fuel on average. But it is one of the weaker predictors of real-world running costs. Vehicle weight, dri...
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There is no set timetable for when UK petrol stations update their prices. Some can reprice quickly in active markets, while others may hold the same price longer. And the figure o...
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At 12,000 miles a year in mixed UK driving, a representative petrol mid-size SUV costs about £400 more to fuel annually than a comparable petrol family hatchback at current UK aver...
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There is no reliably cheapest day to buy petrol in the UK. Some analyses have suggested limited midweek softening in parts of the market under stable conditions, but the effect is...
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Checking whether your vehicle is compliant with a Clean Air Zone takes two minutes using the national tool at GOV.UK . What takes more thought is planning around the indirect costs...
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For years, the answer for a high-mileage motorway driver was straightforward: diesel. Better fuel economy at sustained speeds, competitive running costs, and strong residuals. Thos...
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A plug-in hybrid driven without regular charging still carries a large battery, but most of the work is being done by the petrol engine in a car that weighs more than its non-hybri...
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Stop-start city traffic is the one driving condition where a full hybrid genuinely earns its efficiency premium over a conventional petrol car. The electric motor and regenerative...
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Older cars often do use more fuel. But the reason is rarely just age. The most useful distinction is between genuine mechanical wear that accumulates over time, maintenance neglect...
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At 10,000 miles a year, a realistic all-in running cost for a typical used petrol family car in the UK is about £4,800 to £5,200 once you include fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres,...
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The MPG figure on your car’s brochure is a laboratory test result, not a target you should expect to hit on real roads. Real-world fuel economy in the UK depends on your car type,...
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