The new Vauxhall ecoFLEx fuel efficiency service could help the environment, but just as importantly it could save you money.
It is a proven fact that adjusting certain elements of your car, for example the pressure of your tyres can help your engine run more efficiently. This is turn uses less fuel and reduces emissions released into the atmosphere. Meanwhile, you spend less filling your car.
All the elements of this service are proven ways of helping to improve fuel efficiency.
Helpful tips to improve efficiency
There are many easy ways to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce your carbon emissions.
Pump up your tyres
Inflating your tyres to the recommended pressure level cuts down on the resistance your tyres endure while moving, meaning your engine doesn't have to work as hard.
Lighter loads
Keeping lots of things in your boot creates extra weight that your vehicle has to carry around. Take out any un-needed items from your car to cut down on both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Drive at the right speed
Speed limits are there for a reason. Not only will driving at the speed limit increase your safety, it will also reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. At 70 mph you use 9% more fuel than at 60 mph, and up to 15% more than at 50 mph.
Less stopping and starting
Every time you stop then start again in a traffic queue, the engine uses more fuel and therefore produces more CO2, Keep an eye on the traffic ahead and slow down early by gently lifting your foot off the accelerator while keeping the car in gear.
Revving your engine wastes fuel and increases emissions
Revving up liked a Formula 1 driver wastes fuel and emits more CO2. Try changing up a gear at a lower rpm. For petrol cars, try 2,500rpm and 2,000rpm for diesel cars.
Avoid prolonged stationary periods
When idling, your car is wasting fuel and still emitting C02. So if you're going to be at a standstill for more than three minutes, switch off your engine.
Any recommendations made are not legally binding and the vehicle driver remains responsible for the roadworthiness of his/her vehicle, and for any related offence. If you choose not to have any remedial work done we may recommend that certain essential work be carried out before you drive your vehicle.
The ecoFLEX fuel efficiency service is subject to availability.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication were accurate and up-to-date t the time of going to press (April 2010).
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You love your car. The colour the sound, the feel and even the smell. But to take on a car, new or otherwise, is to take on a responsibility; it has to be looked after and serviced regularly and this is a cost that you may not have taken into consideration.
The Sherwoods Service Plan has been specifically designed to ease the cost of ownership. It is individually tailored to your vehicle making it an easier and smarter way to handle the cost of servicing. Many of our customers already enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that their car will be maintained properly by manufacturertrained technicians using only genuine approved parts in accordance with the manufacturers recommended service schedule.
The Sherwoods Service Plan enables you to budget for the required maintenance costs and allows you to choose from a range of convenient, interest and inflation free payment options.
Whats Included?
The Service Plan covers the complete cost of your standard servicing, including parts and labour, with the exception of normal wear and tear parts such as tyres, brake pads and windscreen wipers, etc.
Why choose a service plan?
- Its a savings plan fixing your cost of services at todays prices! (for the duration of the plan)
- Its interest free.
- Its completely transferable to your next Vauxhall or Chevrolet.
- It can be cancelled at any time, so there is no contract at all to consider. (an administration fee will be charged if cancelled within the first year.)
- Its just a great way to spread the cost.
Features & Benefits
- FREE wash and vac with every service
- FREE courtesy cars by appointment
- FREE collection & delivery service within a 30 mile radius
- FREE 1 litre oil top-up
- Half price MOT test
- Mid service check
Inflation Proof Payments
- 2 year plan over 20 months
- 3 year plan over 32 months
- 4 year plan over 44 months
As vehicles are being constantly updated and advancing in technology, many of us have lost the basic maintenance skills that were needed years ago (if we ever had them in the first place!). These advancements, teamed with the long intervals between services, means that our Sherwoods Servicing Team see your car less frequently.
As a result, whenever you visit Sherwoods, we will complete a Visual Vehicle Condition Report*, which highlights any areas of your vehicles which could affect your safety.
Our Sherwoods trained technicians will clearly identify areas of concern and say when they need to be addressed. There is NO obligation and no work will be carried out without your prior consent.
*There are some exceptions. Where your car is receiving a Major Service or a MOT, where the relevant safety areas are already checked as a matter of course, a duplicate Visual Vehicle Condition report will not be completed. Only available at participating Retailers.