Some Tips To Save On The
High Cost Of Gasoline And Driving
Every week it seems like the price of gas is going up.
Will it ever stop? Many drivers are feeling like their
wallet is connected right to the gas
pedal.  Many are fighting back by driving less, but
this is not the only way that money can be saved.
The total cost for driving your vehicle is also something
to take into account to ultimately save
money.
The following tips won't help you find cheaper gasoline, but
they can help with ways to save you money in the operation and
ownership of your vehicle. Applying them to your
particular situation can go a long way in preventing your
wallet from running on empty.
1) Find Ways To Reduce Fuel Consumption
Having a regular schedule to have your vehicle tuned up will
help it run much more efficiently. An efficient vehicle
is one that burns less fuel! Check your air filter at
each oil change to make sure it is clean and keep your tires
inflated according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
These little tricks can reduce your fuel consumption by as much
as 20%!
When you are driving, try not to start and stop
quickly. Also, drive slower (I know you hate to hear
this). Your vehicle will burn much less fuel at slower
speeds. Try to consolidate your trips as much as
possible. Plan to do all your shopping and errands in one
trip.
2) Shop Around For the Best Auto Insurance Rates
Finding some great deals on auto insurance has become much
easier because of the internet. It is simple to go on the
web and compare the prices of different insurance
companies. Many sites show charts of their charges
compared with their competitors.
You can also use terms and prices you find about other
insurance companies as leverage with your present insurance
company. Contact your agent and ask if you can get
additional discounts like company xxx offers. If you
haven't checked insurance rates in the last few months it would
be a good idea to go online and compare. You may be able
to save hundreds of dollars!
3) Consider Refinancing Your Vehicle or Leasing
Almost everyone wants to own their vehicle, but sometimes it
just makes better sense to lease. The payments may be
about the same or less than owning and the dealer will take
care of most of the maintenance issues.
If you do own your vehicle and still have many more
payments, it may be worth your while to check out refinancing
or restructuring your lease agreement. With a refinance,
your old loan is paid off in full and replaced with a new
one. The idea is that your new loan will have a lower
interest rate and you will save a good chunk of change because
of the lower interest rate.
4) Could You Use An Extended Warranty?
Maintenance expenses on a vehicle can become one of the most
draining dents in your wallet. As mentioned above, a well
maintained vehicle is much more efficient and cheaper to
drive. Purchasing an extended warranty is one way to make
sure you can keep your vehicle in tippy top shape.
One major repair can easily cost more than the cost of an
extended warranty. An extended warranty is usually
cheapest when purchased before your manufacturer's original
warranty runs out. It is usually safest to only buy an
extended warrenty offered by the manufacturer, and not some
third party.
5) Carpool When Possible
You probably have some friends and neighbors that frequent
the same shopping places that you do. If you know of
others who visit the same places that you do each week, why not
take turns sharing the driving and thus sharing the driving
expenses. You will get to know your friends and neighbors
better by spending a little time with them and you will save
money at the same time.
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