College marks the first time that many teen drivers are truly out on their own. Besides all of the other preparations involved in leaving home, there are some special considerations involved if they plan on taking a car to college with them. Continue reading
Category Archives: Saving Money & Reducing Car Expenses
Getting More Miles to the Gallon: 3 Simple Gas-Saving Tips
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As a consumer, there’s little you can do to change the price of gasoline or diesel. To save money on fuel, you need to either drive fewer miles or get more miles to the gallon. Continue reading
Driving Down the Cost of Summer Driving: 10 Ways to Save on Gas
Gas prices are often the highest of the year during summer — the same time of year that people tend to drive the most. To help you limit the cost of summer driving, here are 10 ways you can save on gas. Continue reading
How Auto Maintenance Goes Hand-in-Hand With Fuel Economy
Most people today are interested in saving fuel. Improving fuel economy is good for both the pocketbook and the environment. Continue reading
A Teen Driver in the Family? 7 Ways to Save on Your Auto Insurance
Getting insurance for your newly licensed teen driver can be expensive. Young drivers don’t have the best reputation with the insurance companies, which means premiums start high and then go down as a teen driver ages. Continue reading
Lease Assumption: An Ideal Solution When You Can No Longer Handle Your Payments
Change is the one constant in life. If you’re leasing a car, those changes can sometimes mean you’re stuck with a vehicle that you can no longer afford, no longer need or simply don’t want. Continue reading
Saving Money at the Gas Pump: 4 No-Nonsense Tips
Saving money at the gas pump doesn’t necessarily require driving around and burning extra gas in order to find the lowest prices on your grade of unleaded. Continue reading
Boosting Your Car’s MPB: Mileage Per Buck
The cost of fuel can be a significant budget item for some families. Add up all those fill-ups, and the total gas bill can sometimes be higher than the monthly lease payment. Continue reading
Your Car’s Aerodynamics and Fuel Efficiency: The Details That Decrease Drag
In their continuing efforts to improve the fuel mileage of their fleets, auto manufacturers are placing a renewed emphasis on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Continue reading
Start-Stop Systems: Getting the Green Light on Mainstream Cars
One of the major fuel-saving features on hybrid vehicles is now being incorporated into some non-hybrid cars — start-stop systems.