How to Make Your Car More Green - Exmouth Tyres and Batteries

Everyone is trying to go green these days, and we don’t mean they’re dressing up on St Pat’s in shades of clover. We’re talking about a prevailing desire to reduce our carbon footprint. It’s a topic of conversation on the news and a popular principle among our clients. That’s why we want to help you go green. Below are a few simple tips that can make your car more Earth-friendly and help you reduce that footprint.

1. Carpool

The best way to reduce your carbon footprint when it comes to travel is to share transportation or carpool when driving long distance. Reducing the number of cars on the road is a great way to decrease the level of carbon emissions. This will also reduce the wear and tear on your vehicle. Putting fewer km’s on your car means fewer trips to the shop for maintenance and tyres.

2. Drive more smoothly

How you drive your car can reduce its impact on the environment. Carbonfund.org recommends drivers accelerate gently, obey speed limits, drive at consistent speeds and anticipate stops. They even say that driving better can reduce the your fuel usage by as much as 30%. Imagine having a third less of an impact on the globe just by
paying attention to how you drive!

3. Get regular maintenance

When your car drives more efficiently, it creates less of an impact on the environment. This means you need to change your filters, keep your car well tuned and simply heed factory recommendations.

If every car on the road ran as it should, global emissions would certainly drop. It’s the gunk and grime that contributes to those black clouds we often see exhaust pipes spitting at stop signs.

4. Check your Tyre pressure

We have talked about tyre pressure on this blog a number of times. Having properly inflated Tyres can dramatically improve your milage and, like regular maintenance, make your car run more smoothly. A smoother car is a greener car.

5. Shop local

You can decrease your carbon footprint by reducing the number of miles you travel. This means shopping local. Visit your regional stores for regular shopping trips and when your car needs maintenance, don’t drive across down south. Choose local locations for your service needs.

Exmouth Tyre and Batteries can help you lessen your carbon footprint

A well maintained vehicle is a more environmentally conscious vehicle. So trust Exmouth Tyre and Batteries to help you get the most of your fuel money and reduce your impact on the globe. We are committed to helping you get the services you need, when you need them, to help you avoid issues down the road and save money in the
long run.

If you want to talk more about how car care plays a role in sustainability, give us a call. We’re happy to hear about the vehicle you’re driving and talk through ideas for making it more efficient.