How to Save £190 a Year on Fuel: Tips From a 6-Time Guinness World Record Holder

With fuel costs remaining high, new research from Dacia reveals that 62% of UK motorists have cut back on their driving over the past three months. To help everyday drivers get more miles out of every gallon, Dacia teamed up with six-time Guinness World Record holder Kevin Booker to prove just how much a change in driving style can save you.

Driving a standard Dacia Duster Journey hybrid 155, Kevin achieved an incredible 79mpg in real-world conditions. That is a massive 29% improvement over the car's official 61.4mpg economy figure.

Small Changes, Big Savings

Replicating Kevin's 29% efficiency boost over a year could save the average UK driver around £190 annually (nearly £16 a month), easily enough to cover a monthly TV streaming subscription. For higher-mileage motorists covering 10,000 miles a year, the savings jump to around £265 annually.

"Efficiency is not just about the car you buy, but how you use it," says Kevin. "The Dacia Duster hybrid 155 is surprisingly light for an SUV, with a system that recovers energy effectively through regenerative braking. If you read the road and carry momentum, you can make a real difference."

Kevin’s Top Tips for Maximising Your MPG

You don't need a background in breaking records to slash your fuel bill. Kevin recommends focusing on a combination of these easy, practical habits:

1. Anticipate the Road Ahead: Read traffic early to avoid heavy braking and sudden acceleration. Smooth driving keeps hybrid systems in their peak efficiency zone.
2. Ditch the Extra Weight: Roof boxes, bike racks, and cluttered boots create unnecessary drag and weight. Remove them when they aren't in use.
3. Cruise Steadily on Motorways: Constant overtaking and speed fluctuations burn through fuel. Keeping a steady, moderate pace gets you there just as fast for less money.
4. Check Your Tyre Pressures: Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance, making your engine work harder. Check them regularly against manufacturer guidelines.
5. Work with the Terrain: Lift off the throttle early when approaching hills and use downhill descents to let your car’s regenerative braking recover "free" energy.
6. Smooth Out Your Cornering: Settle your speed before a bend. Smooth steering prevents you from having to scrub off speed and accelerate hard out of the turn.
   

Efficient Driving Meets Value

The Dacia Duster lineup, available in three trim levels with mild hybrid 140 and hybrid 155 powertrains. By combining a clever petrol-electric setup with a robust, lightweight design, it serves as the perfect platform for real-world thriftiness.

As Lina Ribeiro, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, puts it: "With family budgets under pressure, the Duster hybrid 155 is practical, robust, and ready for real life. With Kevin’s advice, families can afford to venture even further afield."