According to direct.gov.uk, the official government website, maintaining your vehicle with regular servicing will not only ensure it is safe and roadworthy, but will also be more fuel efficient and less polluting. Gilder Group centres make this easier for both current Volkswagen & Audi owners and for anyone thinking of purchasing a new car.
Current Owners:
Our service and repair Price Promise ensures that your maintainence costs are kept to a minimum. Having recently conducted a price comparison against both local specialist and national competitors we are so confident that our prices are competitive we promise to match ANY like-for-like quote using genuine Audi/Volkswagen parts. No catches, no clauses, no quibbles - it's that simple!
direct.gov.uk also states that the environment can be helped further by having your oil, fluids and batteries disposed of properly, and preferably recycled. Fortunately, as a Volkswagen or Audi owner in Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, you can be assured of this at your local Gilder Group centre.
click here for details of low co2 producing, fuel efficient cars available at Gilder Group centres.
Servicing and maintenance packages are available on various models across both Audi & Volkswagen ranges, which reduce your running costs even further. On Audi A3, a three year service package is available from just £250. When you buy a new Volkswagen though, you will receive three years' servicing completely free of charge (Offer ends 30th September 2008 & applies to VW Fox, Polo, Golf, Golf Plus, Jetta or Touran models).
Green driving tips
The way you drive your car will affect how much fuel you use and the amount of emissions your car produces. By following the tips below you can save money and reduce emissions:
Driving smoothly can reduce fuel consumption - check the road ahead, anticipate traffic and avoid harsh acceleration and braking.
Shift to a higher gear at the right time - shift up at 2500rpm for petrol cars and 2000rpm for diesel cars. A vehicle travelling at 37mph in third gear uses 25 per cent more fuel than it would at the same speed in fifth gear.
Get in and go - modern engines are designed to be most efficient when you just get in and go. Keeping the engine running or pumping the accelerator wastes fuel, increases engine wear and increases emissions
Switch your engine off if you know you won't be moving for a while
Check your tyre pressures regularly - under-inflated tyres can increase your fuel consumption by up to three per cent
Stick to the speed limits - at 70mph you could be using up to 30 per cent more fuel than at 50mph
Remove unnecessary weight and roof racks - they increase the weight and air resistance so they increase the amount of fuel you use
Air conditioning and other on-board electrical devices (like mobile phone chargers) increase fuel consumption, so only use them when necessary
