Do Motorists Care About Petrol Prices in 2019? Posted on March 4, 2019 The majority of cars sold in the Australian market are powerful fuel guzzlers. This is an indication that petrol prices are not a major factor when buying vehicles. However, a study done in 2017 suggests that the price of petrol is still one of the major reasons why car owners visit a particular service station […]
What is Fueling the Rise in Car Ownership in Australia? Posted on December 22, 2018 Despite employment growth being flat, new car sales in Australia are at record highs. It looks like Australians still need to buy a car no matter the economic conditions. It is amazing that with its population, Australia is still among the top ten car ownership countries in the world. 1. Australians Love Cars According to […]
How to Increase Your Car’s Fuel Mileage: Part 2 Posted on December 3, 2018 How to Improve Your Driving Habits to Increase Mileage 1. Utilise the cruise control Cruise control is especially important when you are driving on the highway. It helps you to maintain constant speed thereby saving you a lot of fuel consumption. Remember that every time you press the acceleration pedal or the braking pedal you […]
How to Increase Your Car’s Fuel Mileage: Part 1 Posted on November 30, 2018 Fuel prices will continue to rise, and thus the best way to spend your money is to figure out a way to increase the mileage per dollar. Below are a couple of creative things you can do to improve your car’s efficiency and spend less money on petrol. What to Do to the Car to […]
Top 10 Tips For Getting Even Better Fuel Consumption Posted on August 1, 2018 Lusting over the latest SUV with impressive fuel consumption numbers? Or maybe just wondering how to reduce fuel consumption in your current vehicle? Discover how it’s possible with a few simple hacks, good driving practices (which are often underestimated), and this very affordable handy device. Read on to find out more. — Aaaah, you can almost […]
How Can A Car Logbook App Help Me Save Fuel? Posted on July 19, 2018 The best car log book apps promote efficient driving because they can collect real-time data and influence your behaviour as you drive. Extensive road testing shows that an app such as GOFAR, possibly the best car logbook app can save you up to $30 a week, or around 10 cents for every litre of fuel used. Read on […]
Commute Greener. Use a Fuel Tracker and Save More Posted on February 16, 2017 If you’re green but also a daily car commuter you may think there’s nothing you can do to drive greener. You couldn’t be more wrong – here’s 5 tips that will save you money and reduce your carbon footprint. GOFAR can also be your fuel tracker! 1. You can’t manage what you can’t measure – […]
6 Steps to a Green Halloween by GOFAR Posted on October 14, 2016 Halloween is almost here again and whilst it’s great fun, one trip to the mall, tells you that boatloads of stuff has just been shipped across the world just to end up in local landfill. So, whether you’re a keen crafter, a dedicated eco-warrior or just don’t like blowing money on cheap tat when you […]
Saving 15% On Fuel Posted on October 11, 2016 Whilst GOFAR is a great OBD2 data logger for your car, its main value is saving you money, directly by burning less fuel and indirectly by saving on maintenance and insurance. Basically we want to help daily drivers to drive safer and greener and save money whilst doing so! An urban driving trial We mapped […]