![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/hidden-features-your-car-could-have-including-buttons-that-can-save-you-100s/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-23418845-1691673731970.jpg&description=AUTO KNOW Published : 14:26, 10 Aug 2023 Updated : 14:27, 10 Aug 2023 WITH so many models on the market, picking a car can be a daunting task. Almost all new vehicles come with features that promise to make driving easier, cheaper and more enjoyable - but how many do you actually know about? 10 Many drivers say they are confused by their cars' features and don't understand what symbols mean Credit: Shutterstock According to a recent poll, almost half of owners have no idea about their car's full potential, meaning they could be losing out on useful perks. A further 36 per cent said they were often confused about their car's specs and have no idea what some dashboard symbols may mean. Here, we break down some of the most useful car features and how some can even help drive down the cost of fuel or insurance . Eco-driving indicator 10 Switching on the eco function can help you save on your fuel consumption Credit: STOCK With the cost of living crisis tightening belts, many people are looking for ways to lower their fuel consumption. By enabling this feature, you ensure that your engine isn't working as hard, reducing the pressure on its battery as it limits its power output. This does mean you're unable to accelerate as quickly as you would be able to when the function is turned off. But, more crucially, it means you will not have to spend so much money filling up on fuel. Estimates suggest it could boost fuel economy by 5-10 per cent - plus, it's also environmentally friendly of course. Adaptive Cruise Control 10 Some insurance companies look out for this feature and give discounts for them Credit: STOCK The Adaptive Cruise Control system is put in place to help vehicles maintain a following distance that is safe and within the speed limit. It helps you to control your car's speed automatically, by using a radar system at the front of the car that scans the path ahead for other vehicles. To turn it on, you need to accelerate to your preferred speed and press the "set){kind=link}
WITH so many models on the market, picking a car can be a daunting task.
Almost all new vehicles come with features that promise to make driving easier, cheaper and more enjoyable – but how many do you actually know about?
According to a recent poll, almost half of owners have no idea about their car’s full potential, meaning they could be losing out on useful perks.
A further 36 per cent said they were often confused about their car’s specs and have no idea what some dashboard symbols may mean.
Here, we break down some of the most useful car features and how some can even help drive down the cost of fuel or insurance.