Learning Eighteen Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Car

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, we are going to get taken for a ride. Pardon the pun Actually there are some ways to make sure you do not 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 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 mph on the highway every couple weeks if you major in short trip.

There are other ways to save money on car expenses. Lets look at the insurance payments.

If you have 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 dealers 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.

Visit http www.bookstoretoday.comto find cars that are fuel efficient.

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 cars gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. This is not 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 would not 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.

Carfax.com shares info on inspecting a used car to make sure you get the best deal.

If you use your car for business, keep track of miles traveled so that you can use this for a tax deduction. Get more info at irs.gov.

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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