[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by banjoman

My car will tick over using unburnt fuel if stationary. However if I switch it off and on the fuel pump has to pump petrol in to fire it. Add to that that usually you have to give it a bit of accelerator to get it going, its actually more sense to keep it running.

That in itself is not eco friendly either is it? Bigger carbon footprint for using more fuel.