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A burning question – Petrol or Diesel?
Petrol or diesel? It’s one of the first questions car buyers need to ask Petrol or diesel – which is right for you? There are many factors to consider when buying a new car. How much will it cost me to run? How much fuel will the car use? How much will my tax and insurance cost? Size, colour, brand, model, there are many different options to consider across the market. So when it comes to the type of fuel, how do you know...
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Here are some good habits for you and your drivers to help cut the costs of your business fleets 1) Driving in the wrong gear – To drive more efficiently don’t rev the engine and change up into a higher gear as soon as it is possible, correct use of gears can save you up to 15% of your fuel bill. 2) Ignoring warning lights – Many drivers don’t understand the most common dashboard warning lights so while some are gentle...
What makes the Fiat 500 so irresistible?
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