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Ways To Save Money On Your Car

Having a car is already expensive enough due to maintenance costs and insurance, not to mention fuel. The following tips will help you to save some money when it comes to your car.

1. Shop around for auto insurance if you live in a place that has more than one option. Make sure you are getting the full protection you need from a reputable insurance company, and don’t be afraid to shop around every year to make sure you are getting the biggest bang for your buck.

2. Wash your car at home rather than paying the big bucks at a gas station car wash.

3. Do not buy a higher octane level gasoline than is required by your vehicle as you will be wasting your money.

September 14, 2010

General

Is it Better to Lease or Buy a Car? It Depends

Cars are among the most expensive purchases we’ll make. It’s therefore understandable that consumers want to make the right choice in deciding how to pay for a new car, whether to buy or lease.

When deciding on the best option for your unique circumstances, it really depends on your lifestyle and priorities. Car buying is just one consideration that needs to fit in a much larger picture. In reality, the perfect option for one person can be totally wrong for another.

First off, let’s consider how a lease differs from financing. When you lease a vehicle, in effect you are paying for your “use” of the car. You don’t own it. Rather, you get exclusive rights to use the car, for a predetermined period of time. Basically, you are paying for the equivalent amount of the car that you “use up”. Leasing has a number of cumbersome restrictions, not the least of which is that it is very difficult to get out of or transfer a lease. Generally, once you’re in a lease, you’re in it for the entire term.

March 9, 2010

Money Saving Tips

How to Save Real Money When Running the Family Car

Your car will serve you well, and cost effectively, if you take the time to learn a few basic maintenance skills. Ready to start? Let’s go.

There are many areas where you can save real money when running your car. Some of these are:

– Actual running expenses

– Minimizing servicing costs

– Reducing the slide in value as it gets older

Let’s look at each of these areas in turn.

Actual Running Expenses – save on day-to-day running costs

a) Go easy on the throttle and the brake pedals. If you anticipate the traffic and road conditions a little more, you can save fuel and brake pad wear. Don’t be in such a hurry, go easy on the car controls.

b) Keep the tires at the correct pressure. If they look to be wearing unevenly, get them checked. Get a wheel alignment done at least once a year.

c) Shop around for the best fuel deal. Use coupons or dockets always.

d) When it’s time for new tires, shop around. Don’t be afraid to ask “What is your best price?” Compare prices and brands. Get to know the most suitable tire for your type of driving needs. Play off one retailer against another. The same goes for brake pads. Don’t just accept any quote.

August 27, 2009

Money Saving Tips

Quick Tips When Filling Up With Gas

Here are some interesting tips that I read in Shameless Shortcuts that I thought were worth sharing. Taking good care of your car will always pay off in the long run. Try these simple tips below:

1. Make sure that you keep at least a quarter tank of gas in your car at all times. By doing so, you are keeping the electric fuel pump lubricated and it will last much longer. If you drive near empty often you can wear out the fuel pump and they are expensive to replace.

2. Once you hear the click on the nozzle, stop pumping. You can damage the emissions canister if you overfill your tank too often.

3. The best time to buy gas is in the cool of the morning or late evening because gas pumps measure gasoline by volume, not density, and gasoline is densest when it’s cool.

4. Check your owner’s manual to check what the best octane level is for your car. There’s no need to buy the most expensive gas if you don’t need to.

June 25, 2009

Money Saving Tips

Ways To Save Money on Gas

There are a lot of ways to save money on gas. Try them and you will be surprised at how much money you will save.

Maintain Your Vehicle

1. Keep your tires properly inflated and make sure they are aligned properly.

2. Change your oil regularly and upgrade your air filter.

3. Make sure that your gas cap fits securely.

Driving Behaviors

4. Driving aggressively results in burning more gas because you are more likely to brake suddenly, brake more often, and speed up too fast. Drive calmly and patiently and you will save a lot of money and your vehicle will last longer.

5. Avoid idling as much as possible. In traffic it is unavoidable, but instead of idling while waiting at a drive through, stop the car and go inside to place your order.

May 8, 2009

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