extremely optimistic car mpg figures. what are my rights?

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  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,550 Forumite
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    michael0fowler wrote: »
    This is my point exactly though. You have been getting 9 mpg less than quotes. Im getting about 40mpg less. surely anyone in my position wouldnt be very happy. Im spending double the amount on petrol than I thought I would. A big jump im sure for anyone

    So who do you think is responsible for the disparity?
  • iolanthe07
    iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite
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    Surely everyone knows by now that official EU mandated figures are pure fantasy.
    I used to think that good grammar is important, but now I know that good wine is importanter.
  • Mirno
    Mirno Posts: 219 Forumite
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    Using my google-fu skills:
    http://blog.toyota.co.uk/hybrid-driving-technique-toyotas-top-tips-for-achieving-the-best-fuel-economy-in-your-hybrid
  • sinizterguy
    sinizterguy Posts: 1,178 Forumite
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    michael0fowler wrote: »
    This is my point exactly though. You have been getting 9 mpg less than quotes. Im getting about 40mpg less. surely anyone in my position wouldnt be very happy. Im spending double the amount on petrol than I thought I would. A big jump im sure for anyone

    Someone in your position should have done a little more research before committing to a new car.

    If you drive urban all the time, you will get about 40mpg less than claimed.

    If you drive rural with no traffic all the time, you'll get as much as claimed.
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