If you have just purchased or even leased a new Vauxhall then the outlook is that with a scattering of adaptations, to your Vauxhall or your driving style, you can reduce your fuel consumption.

And seeing as fuel tariffs are increasing this is an idea that should not be ignored. You'll find that this is truer if you are on the road a lot because of work commitments, home responsibilities or other instances.

So here are tips to aid you down the avenue that leads to better fuel efficiency in your Vauxhall.

1. Drive on the road slowly for a start The easiest way to reduce your fuel expenditure is reduce your speed. This might not be the trendiest method of reducing fuel usage but it is a great way, so save your dosh and reduce your speed today! It's effective as you don't need to put your foot down on the accelerator to up-keep your speed. This is due to the fact that momentum comes into play within a moving motor car, thus it takes a lower amount of fuel to keep a constant speed going.

2. Taking a gander at tyre pressure is also important. Your MPG can be considerably reduced by driving with tyres that aren't inflated properly because they boost the resistance to the road, which utilises more fuel than tyres that are filled to the correct level. Moreover resistance pulls the Vauxhall back so to attain the same speed level you'll be required to take up more fuel. Seeing as pressure lessens monthly take a look at your tyre pressure at least once in that time.

3. Regularly check your air filter. A blocked filter restricts air from going to the engine, which in turn affects performance and fuel economy. This is because the engine needs to cool off; it will seriously overheat otherwise and not do its job properly. If it's possible to see light through the filter then it's still quite new.

4. Switch off the Vauxhall mod-cons. Try opening a window instead of putting on the A.C., this will get you feeling cooler and get some much needed fresh air into the vehicle. Plus it will weigh down on your energy and cause fuel consumption to be at a higher rate.

5. Streamline with a smaller vehicle. If you are hell bent on purchasing a new Vauxhall go for a make that is small and efficient to boot. Within today's market there is a selection of car leasing deals that might be more cost effective and kinder to the environment by reducing your carbon emissions.

6. However, if you want to stick with your old Vauxhall then be wary of storing too much in the Vauxhall and increasing weight levels By keeping the boot filled to the brim with items you'll have up to 50 pounds of superfluous weight. This will do nothing for you but cause your fuel consumption to rise, so clean out the boot and start saving the pounds-and-pence.

7. Why not carpool to get into work. If you assume the average person has a 30 mile round trip commute to reach their place of work, and spends 240 days of the year working, the decision to carpool will cause a reduction in the amount of miles one drives annually by 3,600 - a saving of 180 gallons of gas for a vehicle that runs on 20 mpg. Such a reduction could be very good for your wallet or bank balance.

By following these easy-to-follow tips you should reduce your fuel consumption save capital and even save the earth.