The 5 Best Ways to Reduce Your Car's Carbon Footprint

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2021 Sep, Wed

The 5 Best Ways to Reduce Your Car's Carbon Footprint

It's vital for all of us to acknowledge climate change. The automotive industry, in particular, has a lot to do with regard to this. While we can't all switch to electric cars in the blink of an eye, we can change the way we use our vehicles. 

Tip 1 - Don't overload the car

We're advised not to overload our cars because it tends to use more fuel based on the load. By limiting our load, especially when it's not required, we can follow a more economical fuel consumption habit. By maintaining a more economical fuel consumption habit, we ensure that we don’t cause too much environmental harm. 

Tip 2 - Keep a routine check on your tyre pressure

Fuel consumption is also impacted by the tyre pressure in our cars. Under-inflated tyres tend to increase the car's rolling resistance. As a result, more fuel is consumed in order to keep the engine running. 

If the car has to run at a consistent speed, an exorbitant amount of fuel is consumed. Having ideal tyre pressure is vital to reduce rolling resistance and maintain fuel economy. By sustaining a healthy fuel economy, we reduce the environmental impact of our daily commute. 

Tip 3 - Practice smoother driving

It turns out there's an eco-friendly advantage to being an upstanding driver in your neighbourhood. We all have one or more drivers who like to race down our streets, but this actually causes more environmental harm. 

Avoid driving aggressively by accelerating and braking suddenly. Not only does this limit the risk of damaging your parts, but it also sustains a healthy fuel economy. As a result, smoother driving is not just better for the environment, but is lighter on your pocket too.

Tip 4 - Try to carpool as often as you can

Road trips are never fun alone. Carpooling is a great, and fun way of saving money, whilst limiting environmental harm. Try to encourage carpooling amongst your friends and office colleagues to reduce your carbon footprint. 

However, given current circumstances, please ensure you follow your local government guidelines with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Tip 5 - Get your car serviced

Following a rigid car maintenance system not only ensures your safety, but is advantageous to the environment as well. Replacing essential car parts periodically ensures that your car is running correctly, with good fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Now that you're aware of what it takes to be an eco-friendly car owner, what are you waiting for? Getting a car service has never been easier, and it's all thanks to Service My Car. To make a booking, simply select your desired service package, fill in all relevant details, and you're good to go. 

You don't even have to leave home since we offer free pickup and delivery. Now, how's that for being eco-conscious and eco-friendly? 

Switch to a greener car service alternative today. Book now on our website or the Service My Car app. 