18 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Car.

Feb 2
18:02

2009

Dencho Denchev

Dencho Denchev

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Everyone want to save money. Why not do it by drive your car more effective? You might be persuaded to put away the extra each month for a new car down the road!

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The upkeep of your vehicle can be quite an expense - from

initial purchase to insurance to maintenance. And sometimes

we get the sinking feeling that every time we need a car

repair,18 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Car. Articles were going to get taken for a ride. (pardon the pun!)

Actually there are some ways to make sure you dont get a raw

deal when dealing with a local body shop.

After you get recommendations for honest mechanics, call

around to check out the prices for certain jobs. Its always

smart to get a second opinion.

How about some preventative medicine? Keep your gas tank filled.

This will help you avoid the gas line freezing up in cold

weather. Also, driving on fumes allows little pieces of dirt

at the bottom of your gas tank to run through the fuel lines

with the last drops of gas. This debris clogs up the fuel

filter and can cause carburetor damage as well.

Sometimes a problem with your cars electrical system results

from a simple blown fuse. Check to see if you have any blown

fuses before investing in a tow truck!

Keep track of how much oil your car uses. A sudden change in

oil consumption means you need to see a technician.

Save your brakes by having your brake fluid changed every

30,000 miles.

Check your tire pressure once a month. This simple maintenance

check can add up savings at the gas pump!

Stop and go traffic causes excess wear and tear on your vehicle.

Go ahead and give your car a nice twenty minute ride at 55 mph

on the highway every couple weeks if you major in short trips.

There are other ways to save money on car expenses. Lets look

at the insurance payments.

If youve budgeted for possible out-of-pocket expenses in case

of a car accident, you might want to consider increasing your

insurance deductible to $500. This will lower the cost of your

insurance.

Talk to your insurance agent. If your car is as old as the

hills, you might want to drop collision coverage to save money.

Car insurance companies offer a variety of discounts. Ask your

agent if the company offers reductions for driver training

courses, anti-lock brakes, car alarms, air bags, mature

drivers, good students or maintaining a good driving record.

Before you purchase from a dealer, ask about the dealer's return

policy, get it in writing and read it carefully. Dealers are not

required by law to give used car buyers a three-day right

to cancel.

Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional

$0.10 per gallon for gas.

In most cases, using cruise control on the highway will save gas.

Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas

mileage by as much as 10 percent. This isnt going to cost

you an arm or leg either.

Do your homework when buying a car from an auction. Many

vehicles that have been damaged by floods and hurricanes are

going on the market. These wont last long  leaving you

with a flood of bills. Be a little concerned if the carpet

looks too new, and check carefully for signs of rust.

If you use your car for business, keep track of miles

traveled so that you can use this for a tax deduction.

When you consider all the ways you can save money on your

current vehicle, you might be persuaded to put away the

extra each month for a new car down the road!

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