Fuel Facts

So you have spent hours at auctions and car garages, flicked through the latest Auto Trader magazine and spoken to the bank about a possible loan to finance your purchase. Your partner is pleased with the car you have chosen together and has been on a test drive down country lanes at high speed whilst passing by pretty cottages and fields of colourful oilseed rape. Your insides are excited by the propspect of driving home in a fresh smelling automobile with the stereo on and the windows down. But hang on for a second! Have you checked how the fuel in the car will fare price wise? Or had a look at the internal fittings? No? Well lucky for you Hon Car has a bit of a summary on fuels and car parts that is pleasurable to read and informative to the max. Did you know that we have a list of all the fuel prices in the USA, including those that apply to areas near Manhattan offices? Don't be afraid to have a gander at the points we have mentioned because the long term benefits of using a diesel or petrol car can differ dramatically and may change your almost-made-up mind. Firstly, diesel costs more than petrol, even though it is cheaper to make. But a petrol car is worth buying if you are after hitting high speeds and want super performance.

Go for diesel if you want to be economical but, having said that, diesel cars are becoming faster and faster with the influx of new technology. Turbo chargers mean diesel fuelled cars can reach better speeds and they also generate 10 to 20 per cent less CO2 per mile than petrol cars - so a diesel purchase could be a step in the right direction for drivers who want to be more environmentally conscious.

Of course you could also invest in an electric car if you prefer. Electricity is a renewable resource and won't run out like oil and petrol!

A word from Hom Car founder Dave Waikiki:

"Buying a car is a massive purchase and requires plenty of forethought and research. When I wanted to buy my first car a few years ago I found that there was no support out there for someone who wanted a few basic facts about cars and their capabilities.

I saw a gap in the market and realised I had the chance to create a site that had all the answers to the questions a first-time buyer might be harbouring. I try to add to the site continuously with fresh information and a new take on the happenings in the car industry. Many have told me the facts on the site pages have helped them considerably and I hope they do the same for you."