Best Petrol in UK? Plus I need a new car... any suggestions? Please...

I've noticed the price of diesel goes up.

It goes up here too, but apparently because lot of houses are heated with oil and it's demand goes up when it's cold.

Only driving experience in a specific car using different fuels will determine which gives best MPG and performance. Generally, on my 1.8 diesel (Ford) I get best mileage when I use Shell, and it is not as good with supermarket fuel.

Generally, I use Free UK fuel prices. Over 8,000 petrol stations covered - PetrolPrices.com to find the cheapest garages in any given area when planning long journeys. If there is a Shell/Esso/Total next or near to a supermarket garage, the prices will be keener. BP just seem to charge through the nose full stop.....

As to what car to replace the Astra, with your mileage a diesel is better. If you can get yours running, use it to PX on a used car. All cars have their own issues to be aware of, so research on owners forums to find the most suitable car for high mileage running. The last thing you need is a car that'll need the PAS of diesel pump replaced etc!

Good luck.

It has to be said the biggest contributor to mileage (or lack of it ) is the weight placed on the right hand pedal. When I entered a road rally in my old Saab 93 in 2008 I got 23 mpg in the course of the event. On the motorway drive home 40mpg. Driving in as high a gear as possible, smooth acceleration and braking so as not to needlessly over-rev and avoiding traffic light grands prix will all vastly improve fuel economy. Then there are the mechanical causes of poor fuel economy: Incorrectly inflated tyres, binding brakes, slipping clutch and (hopefully already checked) fuel line leaks. Where you buy your fuel makes no difference whatsoever - unless you are driving a 20 mile round trip to save 3p per litre ;)

On my 35 mile drive to work I can get between 40MPG and 80MPG, depending on how I drive.

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Originally Posted by Mark

On my 35 mile drive to work I can get between 40MPG and 80MPG, depending on how I drive.

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And the traffic.....

I'm currently achieving 142mpg - an 2 year average of 120.5mpg!

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Originally Posted by SGWilko

And the traffic.....

I'm currently achieving 142mpg - an 2 year average of 120.5mpg!

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Hybrid or Moped?

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Originally Posted by SGWilko

And the traffic.....

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If I'm saving fuel I'm travelling about 50mph, so I only really get traffic on the first and last mile of my journey, the rest is as a speed of my choosing. However the traffic that does exist means that going much more than 60mph isn't usually possible.

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

Hybrid or Moped?

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50cc twist'n'go!

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Originally Posted by rjbetty

Hi everyone,

I use my car a lot these days for work and find I am doing about 2,000-3,000 miles per month!!! It kinda uses a lot of fuel.

I had been getting fuel from a cheapo station but... I found that the mileage is actually TERRIBLE. So would anyone here have an idea of which fuel is the best value (not necessarily the cheapest).

Also, my Vauxhall Astra, now with more than 138,000 miles on the clock is on it's last legs and it's time to get a new car. Bear in mind that I have NO money so was wondering what would be a good car to have. It has to be second-hand. I've heard that Volkswagens are very good, but I want a Ford Focus; something that runs reliably and importantly has GOOD mpg!!!!!!!

Ah appreciate any comments. Over. :)

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Get a bicycle. Not only will it cost you nothing to run but you'll get fit as hell doing 2000 - 3000 miles a month :D