Money Saving Auto Tips

The dictionary defines carpooling as "an arrangement among a group of automobile owners by which each owner in turn drives the others or their children to and from a designated place. The terms "rideshare", "carpool", and "vanpool" all have similar meanings, and are used interchangeably throughout this article."  Rideshares are generally set up to be mutually beneficial to each person participating, as driving responsibilities and costs are shared.  Save money, help the environment, benefit yourself, and help others by starting a carpool in your area! Read the rest...

The commute to work can get expensive if you are on a tight budget. The price of gas jumps up and down many times throughout the year, and those of you who travel to work must adjust accordingly. There are several different ways you can save money for the cost of work travel.

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Each year, Insure.com releases it's list of the top ten most expensive, and the top ten least expensive cars to insure. Insurers use a variety of data to decide on rates for cars, including the overall value, attractiveness to thieves and vandals, popularity with fast drivers, and overall safety.

So, being on the list of most expensive cars to insure doesn't necessarily mean the car is unsafe, but it does mean it will cost you quite a bit.

It's certainly a chance to save a little money when you are picking a vehicle to purchase. You'll notice, for example, a difference of over $200 in insurance costs between two popular makes of full size pickup trucks.

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Use a website that allows you to comparison shop for the lowest gas price in your area. It's not unusual to find that the lowest priced gas station is charging 30-40 cents than the highest. For a full tank in a typical car, that could be a difference of $6.

These sites allow you to enter your zip code, or city and state, and a maximum distance that you are willing to drive for a better deal. Then, they return a list of the lowest prices for the grade of fuel you want to purchase, with maps and directions to each gas station.

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