TOYOTA is giving customers six months’ free fuel to get their new Yaris off to a flying start.

The offer, which applies to a new Yaris ordered before the end of April and registered before June 30, is worth more than £500 at the pumps.

That’s enough to cover around 5,000 miles at the wheel of the 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol model, which returns an official 55.4mpg combined cycle fuel economy.

The benefit is easy to enjoy. New Yaris customers will receive a personal, pre-paid card – like a gift card – to the value of £548.15, which can be used with a PIN to pay for fuel at any retailer.

Once all the money has been spent, the card can simply be discarded.

“With the highest petrol and diesel prices we’ve seen for years, it’s the perfect time for Toyota to take the initiative,” said commercial director, Matt Harrison.

“Thanks to their Toyota Optimal Drive powertrains, Yaris petrol and diesel models are among the most fuel and emissions-efficient in their class.”