• ‘ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Check’ voucher free online
• Check helps motorists optimise efficiency of their vehicle
• Vauxhall ecoFLEX Experience website offers further tips to save fuel

Visitors to Vauxhall’s ecoFLEX Experience website, http://www.ecoflex-experience.com, have the opportunity to download a voucher entitling them to a free ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Check at participating Vauxhall MasterFit Retailers.

Those wishing to take advantage of the offer just need to log on, print the voucher and present it to their nearest participating Vauxhall MasterFit Retailer.

The ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Check includes an inspection of the vehicle’s tyres for signs of reduced efficiency caused by abnormal wear and verification that inflation pressures are at an optimal level. The air conditioning system is also assessed and the driver given advice and tips for improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions while driving.

Vauxhall MasterFit Manager Andréa Caumon commented: “The ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Check voucher offers motorists an opportunity to gain expert help in minimising their fuel bills and environmental footprint completely free of charge. The ecoFLEX approach to efficiency is a reminder that we can all make a contribution to emission reduction simply by servicing and maintaining our cars on a regular basis.”

For more information log on to www.ecoflex-experience.co.uk and click through the ecoFLEX efficiency check links or to find your local Vauxhall retailer please visit www.vauxhall.co.uk

As petrol prices in the UK go higher tomorrow a little help to the beleaguered motorist is offered by Michelin. For the period 1 September to 30th November, certain participating dealers will be offering free fuel vouchers with Michelin tyres. Always a large part of the cost of running a car, fuel is starting to edge-up in price again so Michelin is offering £40 fuel vouchers to buyers buying a set of tyres for car,van or 4X4.
The offer is available through various tyre retailers. For information on participating dealers please see: www.michelin.co.uk

As the world leader in the development of low rolling resistance tyres, this offer will make Michelin tyres even more attractive. Whether you need the low rolling resistance of the Energy Saver or Primacy HP car tyres, the damage resistance and durability of the Agilis van tyre or the comfort of the Latitude Tour HP 4×4 tyre, one thing you can be sure of is that you will be getting some of the longest lasting and greenest tyres on the market.

Note also that the vouchers are redeemable in any Sainsbury’s store, the vouchers can be used to purchase fuel or even the weekly grocery shop.

In the Republic of Ireland the promotion runs from 1 to 30 September and the €40 vouchers are redeemable in Maxol service stations.

Today, I am bringing you a simple energy saving device from the Big Green Smile people. Though not strictly a car related product (unless you are the proud owner of a plug-in electric car, in which case this is certainly for you) ,this is one of those products you feel should be considered seriously in these times of ever increasing energy costs, and when possible further significant increases are due next winter.

The Wattson Energy Meter has a sensor which clips over a main electricity cable near your supply meter.The sensor communicates wirelessly with the Wattson, which you can position anywhere in your house.It does not interfere in anyway with your electricity supply, and it is claimed by the manufacturer to be entirely safe ,and simple to install. The Wattson meter enables you to see at a glance how much power you are using,the readings encouraging you to switch-off unnecessary lights and appliances. You will instantly see the change in usage.In this way, the Big Green Smile says a reduction in bills of 20% can be achieved.

I calculate that,with average annual household electricity bills soon expected to be at least £1,000, the Wattson Energy Meter could help save you £200 per year. As the cost at present with an offer reduction of £40 is £99.95, you will recoup your outlay in six months.

Oh,and you can hook-up the Wattson to your PC or mac to archive information,and also compare your consumption with a community of other Wattson users.

If you are interested in saving money quickly on your electricity now do have a look at this.Click here for the Big Green Smile
The main thing would seem to be that once installed you must use it to make the savings.