2012 Motor Trend Auto Show

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Administrator

If you’re thinking of buying a new car this year, make sure
to check out one of the Motor Trend International Auto Show’s if they come to
your area.

The Auto Show is the best opportunity to see the newest models from all of the top manufacturers in one place.

Look, touch, and feel the cars close up and have any questions answered by representatives from the manufacturer or a local dealer representative.

If you like taking information with you, all of the manufacturers have brochures and fact sheets available and in this electronic age, you can even set up a test drive while you’re at the show.

I visited The Northeast International Auto Show in Providence on a Saturday afternoon, and the floor was busy with car shoppers. The show features standard gas driven models, hybrids, and the newest electric cars.

Some of the new or redesigned vehicles at the show are the Acura TL, Buick Verano, Chevrolet Sonic, Dodge Charger, FIAT 500, Ford Focus, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry and others.

A couple of major redesigns were featured including the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Ford Taurus.

If you feel the need for speed, you won’t be disappointed either as standard and super-charged models of the Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, and others are on display and available for hands on reviews.

My personal favorites in the speed demon categories that exceeded the $100,000 mark were the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 which is a limited edition model that comes out each year and is made for going fast!  Top speed is supposedly 205 mph and the car goes       0 – 60 in just over 3.5 seconds.

The other that I don’t know much about but if looks could kill, this one would do it is the Audi Rocket R8.  It’s a V-10 Lamborghini mid-engine car that generates over 500 horsepower.  The body is aluminum and carbon fiber and weighs around 3,000 pounds.  The $185,000 price tag is too rich for most, but it never hurts to dream!

As usual, Motor Trend does a first rate job in arranging the auto show logistics to keep traffic moving and at the same time showcase the best that each manufacturer has to offer.

In RI, attendees will also receive a free subscription to Motor Trend Magazine with each admission (an $12 value), compliments of the Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association.

——————————————————————————————————-

Planning to buy a new car this year, but hate the process of haggling?  Contact me at
ProAutoBuying.com and I’ll arrange the whole deal for you.  You’ll save time, aggravation, and most importantly MONEY!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

What Fees Should I Pay the Car Dealer?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Administrator

When buying a car from a dealership, most of us focus only
on the price.  We may spend countless hours negotiating the price of the car with the salesperson and once there is agreement, we feel a sense of relief that the worst is over.

Unfortunately, that’s the time that the dealer can swoop in and make some more obscene profit on you, the unsuspecting car buyer.  Think about it.  You’ve haggled the price of the car that’s worth many thousands of dollars so now what’s a couple of hundred here and there?

The Finance Manager (a.k.a. another salesperson) is set up to hit you with these fees as soon a you get into there office.  They will make you feel comfortable and they may ask you if you’re relieved now that the big negotiation is over.

They’ll also get you excited about having bought the car and remind you that you’re just minutes away from driving away in your new vehicle!

Don’t let your guard down too early though!  Make sure that you remain alert and get ready to fight another battle for useless fees that are really add-on profit makers for the dealership.

If the dealer tries to charge an Auto Prep fee on a new car, how much  preparation do they have to do?
Take the plastic protection off of the seats?  Fill the car with gas?  Enough is enough!  Say no to the Auto Prep. fee.

Are there other fees that don’t look right to you like a marketing fee or advertising fee?  Why should you pay for the dealerships marketing and sales expenses?  That’s right; you shouldn’t!

You’re buying the car from them and they’re certainly making a profit, but other expenses shouldn’t be paid by you.  The profit that they make on all of their car
sales should pay for their expenses.

Do you pay an extra fee when you buy a cup of coffee at a coffee shop or convenience store? Probably yes, but it’s part of the price of the coffee.  The store doesn’t charge you for the coffee and then charge you separately for their advertising expenses.

The only legitimate fees you should pay is a destination fee (which the dealership pays) and that’s about it.  Feel free to argue and ask for explanations
for any other fees that they try to charge during the purchase.

If they insist that you pay it, threaten to tear up the paperwork and move on to the next dealership and see what they do.  My bet is that they rescind the request and will be happy to be making a profit from the sale of the car itself.

———————————————————————————————Is the dealer trying to charge you too much for the car or add on unreasonable fees?  Contact me at ProAutoBuying.com and we’ll fight them for the best price and no unreasonable fees.

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

How to Spot a Flooded Car

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Administrator

Whenever we get lot’s of rain whether it be by hurricane, tropical storm, or just heavy rain storms, flooded cars are a problem that can show up in some areas and end up on dealer lots.

It doesn’t take much water for a car to be flooded and cause damage.  It certainly doesn’t need to be submerged as many cars were following hurricane Katrina a few years back.

Flooded cars can be caused by just enough water getting into the engine or through the seam where the doors open.

So the damage can be to the engine or to the inside of the car where it can slowly rot away from underneath the rugs and floor mats.

How do you know if a car’s been flooded if you are buying?  Here are 10 tips to help save you from buying a flooded car:

1.  Check the car’s history by using AutoCheck.  If you see that the car was registered in the Louisiana area in late 2005 and then suddenly appears in another area of the country following; take note.

2.  Check under the hood.  Look for any rusting metal in the lower area of the cars’ exterior.  Depending on the age of the car, do you notice some of the wires and electrical parts look newer than others?  They may have been replaced as normal maintenance, but the also could have had to be replaced because the car went for a swim.

3.  Check the interior.  Is there any odd smells other than the normal or not so normal used car smells?  If you smell any mold or mildew, don’t buy the car!

4.  Lift up the rugs.  If you can find areas of the rugs that you can lift up, do so.  If you see rusty looking discoloration under any part of the interior rug that’s not spilled beverages, don’t buy the car.

5.  Tap on the floor boards.  Sure the owner may think you’re crazy, but better to act “crazy” before buying the car then sorry after discovering it medaled in the car water Olympics.

6.  Get down and dirty.  No, not that way!  Get down on the ground and look at the undercarriage.  See if the tailpipe is rusty or if you see large areas of rust anywhere else underneath.

7.  Ask the question.  Yes, ask the owner of the car if it’s ever been flooded.  You ask if it’s ever been in an accident, so why not follow up with asking if the car’s ever played speedboat.

8.  Let an expert look at it.  If you’re buying a used car it’s a good idea to have a mechanic check it out anyway so while you’re there, ask them to check for signs of water damage.

9.  Look for a water line.  If you’ve ever had a flood in your basement, once the water is gone you’ll see a discoloration on the walls at the level that the water reached.  The same may be true for an automobile that was flooded even just a little bit.

10.  Check the nooks and crannies.  If a car has been flooded at all, it’s possible to hide the fact by replacing parts, cleaning, and repainting.  There may be areas where the water was able to get in and just stayed until it slowly evaporated.  Check for these areas under the hood where you may see erosion or water marks that wouldn’t be there otherwise.

Flooded automobiles can run great for a while and then just turn bad.  Take caution, especially if you live in an area where flooding takes place.  These tips will help you to eliminate one potential problem when buying a used car.

Protect yourself from hidden problems. AutoCheck® vehicle history report

Need help buying a non-flooded automobile?  Contact the experts at ProAutoBuying.com and we’ll help you get a great deal on your next purchase or lease.

Check your Credit Score – Fast, Free & Easy at CreditReport.com.

Posted in Used Cars | Leave a comment

Top 10 Vehicles that Get Speeding Tickets

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Administrator

Here are the top 10 vehicles that receive speeding tickets from Quality Planning , an analytics company that works with auto insurers.

These are based on the number of moving violations issued for each 100,000 miles driven. You’ll be surprised by many of them for sure. No surprise that, 8 of the top 10 are SUV’s or mini-van’s.  What does that say about us?  Certainly that there are more large vehicles being driven.  It also tells me that these vehicles, although capable of driving fast, are typically holding families with small children.

When I think of vehicles speeding, I think of sports cars or small, quick cars.  Even people driving large vehicles can have heavy feet of course, but it’s the smaller cars that are usually the ones driven fast.

Does the vehicle you drive attract attention from the police?

Without further delay, here are the top 10 speedsters:

10. Volkswagen GTI Hatchback

Violations*: 178%
Average Age: 40
% Male: 44%

The GTI from VW is every teenager’s dream.  It’s been in production for 30 years now and is probably VW’s most fun car to drive.  It’s perky, yet has a powerful punch with a turbocharger that kicks in at just the right time.

*Violations/100,000 miles driven, expressed as percentage of average.

9. Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG

Violations: 179%
Average Age: 47
% Male: 44%

Somewhat expensive: Yes.  Somewhat fun to drive: Heck, yes!  Certainly an older crowd than the VW GTI’ers, but, probably driven with the same zeal.  Hey; it’s sporty and it’s a convertible.  Tough not to push the speed limit in this gem.

8. Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan

Violations: 182%
Average Age: 40
% Male: 41%

Don’t laugh now.  This model is my favorite all time car; although it’s the model made in 1977, but that’s beside the point.

There are plenty of these little American gypsies around even though Pontiac has been ashamedly discontinued by GM.  Some of the Grand Prix’s were supercharged also which meant they could easily pop 120 mpg.’s.

7. Acura Integra Coupe

Violations: 185%
Average Age: 33
% Male: 60%

Yes, we said Acura Integra.  That’s the car that hasn’t been produced in about 15 years but makes this list at # 7 because it’s sporty, fast, and fun to drive.

Take heed Acura; thou driver’s thirst for a spirited vehicle like the Integra again.

6. Mercedes-Benz CLS-63 AMG Sedan

Violations: 264%

Average Age: 46
% Male: 58%

it’s no wonder that practically nobody keeps all 507 horses in the stable with this car.  Another big, sporty, expensive car that’s just dreamy whether sitting in your driveway or prancing along the highway at speeds exceeding 65 mph.

Hey, I’m not advocating that anyone drive it at that speed; I just can’t blame them if they do.

5. Scion xB Hatchback

Violations: 270%
Average Age: 37
% Male: 40%

I guess I understand why one would drive this inverted refrigerator at excessive speed.  It’s different; but then so was the AMC Pacer.

OK, not fair I know, but my preference would certainly be any of the other vehicles on this list.  This car has teenage boy written all over it.

4. Hummer H2/H3 SUV

Violations: 292%
Average Age: 46
% Male: 73%

This is a case of intimidating looks.  The Hummer just looks mean.  Not necessarily fast, but mean.  I assume those that drive it fast think that it’s their right because it’s the meanest vehicle on the road.  Well, that and the police car that frequently pulls it over for speeding.

3. Scion tC Coupe

Violations: 343%
Average Age: 30
% Male: 39%

Scion, Scion, where have I seen that before.  Oh, right, when I was making fun of the Xb at number 5.

At least this one’s got some sporty style.  Overall, not a bad looking vehicle at that but, of course look at what we’re comparing it too.  I know, enough already.

2. Toyota Camry Solara Coupe

Violations: 349%
Average Age: 50
% Male: 39%
Coming in at number 2 in the top ten cars most likely to get a speeding ticket is a Toyota Camry.  Stop giggling, this is serious business!

Well, at least it’s the more spirited and sporty Camry.  But remember, when the top goes down, the speed tends to go up.  Such is the case with a great running, sporty convertible.
We’re not penalizing here either because the Camry has been the best selling car for most of the last decade.  There are more of them out there, so there are more opportunities for someone to get caught driving them too fast.

1. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible

Violations: 404%
Average Age: 53
% Male: 41%

On most top 10 lists in automobiles you’re sure to find at least a few Mercedes, and this list is no different.  The SL convertible is the nicest of those Mercedes and any other car on this list.

People who drive them and get speeding tickets probably throw away more money that the typical driver earns in a year so why not take a chance and try to test the mettle of this superior performing car.

So there’s your top 10 vehicles likely to get a speeding ticket with you in it.

No worries though.  I can give you the secret to driving any of these cars and never, ever getting a speeding ticket.  Drive below the speed limit and enjoy!

Need to buy your own fast (or not so fast) vehicle?  Contact me at http://proautobuying.com/ and we’ll get you the best deal possible.

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Should I Pay Cash for my Car?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Administrator

Nowadays, paying cash for a new car really doesn’t give you much of an advantage over other methods of payment.  In fact, car dealers would prefer that you finance; through the dealership of course, as they make a percentage of any deal that’s financed through them.

The same goes for leasing as that is usually the most preferred method that the car dealer likes as it’s easier to bury profit in the confusing lease documents with terms like money factor, APR, and residual that many customers don’t really understand.

Some buyers do prefer paying in cash which typically means using a check.  Some people actually can afford to pay cash and do so.  They may not want the debt, even if they have zero percent interest on the purchase.

Zero percent means that you can pay for the car over two, three, or four years (depending on the deal) while leaving the remainder of that money in another investment where it could be earning interest.

Because interest rates are so low, the interest you’d earn wouldn’t amount to much, but it’s better in your pocket than someone else’s.

It’s still possible for someone to walk into a car dealership with 30 one hundred dollar bills and wave them under the nose of the salesperson which to anyone will be quite enticing.  Have you ever seen a car dealer salivate?

Other than that ploy though, it doesn’t really pay to pay by cash.

Whether you finance through the dealership or your local bank or credit union depends on the best deal you can get.  Make sure you shop around for the best finance rate including online.

Many of the best finance rates are found online today across the country.  Some people are weary about doing this type of business online, but it’s a smart move with little risk as long as the financial institution is backed by the FDIC.

It’s also a good idea to find the best rate you can and then ask the dealer to meet or beat that rate.  Finance is another area of profit for the dealership so even a .025% profit on a loan can be several hundred dollars to the dealership.

So shop the finance rate as you would for the best price on the car and be sure to let the dealer know what rate you’ve been able to get so that they can decide on whether or not to beat that rate.

If they do accept the rate and you finance through them, use that to get yourself an even better deal on the price of the car you’re interested in.

Questions on financing or annual percentage rates?  Call us at ProAutoBuying.com and we’ll help you get the best deal on your purchase as well as some advice on the loan.

Need an auto loan?  Check out these guys.  They’re a great service:

my Auto Loan

While you’re at it, get a quote on your insurance.  It’s fast, easy, and free:

21st Century Insurance

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

What Car Buyers Want

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Administrator

What Car Buyers Want

Another online auto site has recently done a customer survey to gauge what is most important to people in the car buying process.

The survey found the following in order of importance:

• Professionalism of the dealership staff, including engagement and responsiveness.
• Right vehicle and how close what’s offered meets the buyer’s wishes and specification.
• Price in the context of its competitiveness in the market.
• Distance to the dealership.

What does this mean to you the consumer?
Obviously, nobody wants to be treated poorly; especially when spending thousands of dollars on an automobile. It’s true that while car salespeople are still considered to be dishonest, their behavior and interactions with customers has been much better in recent years.
The reason is that most car manufacturers place a heavy emphasis on customer satisfaction and that satisfaction is often the difference between buying their cars or those of their competitors.
There is some constructive feedback in the results of manufacturer’s surveys also, but since dealers know that they are being surveyed, they have trained their salespeople to be kinder to the customer.
Part of the problem within many dealerships now is that commission programs have been replaced by straight (low) salary and the extra incentive for a salesperson to go the extra mile has vanished.
So now, not only do salespeople get little or no commission, they are also expected to be much kinder to their customers. It’s the old, “what’s in it for me?” syndrome.
It would be a mistake though to think that car buyers don’t care about the price they pay as much as they used to. For those consumers that can afford to buy a car in this sluggish economy, price is extremely important.
Professionalism of the dealership staff, including engagement and responsiveness is now a given. If you aren’t getting these attributes from a dealer right away, you should probably move on.
As far as choosing the right vehicle for your needs based on what’s in the market, that really is a prerequisite and has nothing to do with the cost of a vehicle or negotiating the price with a dealer.
So to me, cost/price from the dealer is still most important. If you can save yourself even $50 to $100 by negotiating with one dealer over another; go for it!
Don’t let a poor buying experience with a dealer cause you to pay extra for a car. It’s a lot of money and you don’t buy a vehicle very often.
——————————————————————————–
Want to avoid a poor buying experience and save money all at the same time and with little work? Contact me at ProAutoBuying.com. I’ll find the vehicle for you and negotiate the best possible price!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Best Way to Sell a Used Car

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Administrator

What’s the best way to sell a used car? Well, that depends on what your definition of “best” is.

If you mean the best way to get the most money for it, selling it yourself or with the help of family or friends is usually the best way.

If you mean selling it the fastest, trading it in to a dealership or selling it to a used car dealer is the best way.

If you’re interested in getting the most money you can for your vehicle and you don’t mind a little work, here’s how to do it.

Insure that you have whatever maintenance records you’ve kept on the vehicle to show them that you had regular maintenance performed on it. You did have regular maintenance performed on it, right?

Clean the inside and outside of the car really well. If you can’t or don’t want to do it yourself, take it to a well established car wash where they also polish and wax as well as clean the inside for typically less than $100.

Check or have the vehicle checked for any low cost maintenance that needs to be performed on the vehicle. If the oil is due for a change, have it done now. If the brakes are in bad shape, see if you can get by with just changing the pads.

If there are other obvious maintenance issues, get them taken care of or be sure to let potential buyer’s know about them. There’s no sense in trying to hide maintenance issues from a buyer. If you’re honest with them and price the vehicle accordingly, they may not care as much.

Don’t ever think about having mileage rolled back or removed from the odometer. You could get in lots of trouble and it’s much harder if not impossible to do so with services like AutoCheck today.

Once the car is ready to sell, check a site like Kelley Blue Book for the market value based on the way you’re going to sell it (private owner or dealership). Don’t be surprised if you see a huge difference in the value that you might get from a private buyer versus a dealership.

A dealership will give you much less for the vehicle than a private owner since they’re going to have to get the vehicle prepared and then sell it themselves.

Assuming you’ll sell it yourself; make sure the title is clearly in your name showing that you own it. Download a bill of sale form from the internet (you can do so for free) and fill out what you can. Make sure you fill in two copies; one for your records and one for the new owner. Always document that you’re selling the vehicle “AS IS” meaning if there’s a broken tail light, the new owner will have to fix it themselves.

Put the vehicle in the front of your house with a for sale sign on it and contact information. Also, put the asking price which is typically more than what you’ll end up taking for the car.

You can also advertise on Craigslist or other sites for free and you’ll typically get a lot of people seeing it that way also.

When you get someone that’s willing to give you a reasonable price that you’ll accept, sell it to them. It’s usually not worth trying to find the highest bidder and trying to sell it auction style. People will lose interest and you may have both interested party’s drop out.

Never accept any payment method other than cold, hard cash. Unless it’s a close friend or relative, don’t accept a personal check. If you do and it bounces, you lose!

Finally, pat yourself on the back for doing a great job. Selling a vehicle yourself can take time and requires work but, once you’re successful, it’s a great feeling!
——————————————————————–
Need help buying your next vehicle after you sell the used one? Contact us at ProAutoBuying.com and we’ll help you get a great deal!

Need to insure a vehicle once you’ve sold your used one? Check out 21st Century Insurance:

Save money and get a FREE quote from 21st Century Insurance by clicking HERE

Protect Your Identity!

Help Protect Yourself From ID Theft. Get help with LifeLock. Enroll Now.

Posted in Used Cars | 2 Comments

What Type of Car Air Freshener Should You Use?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Administrator

I must admit, I was never a fan of car air fresheners.  The use of them always brought to mind a couple of things when I was close enough (usually about 50 yards away or closer!).

The first was that the person’s a smoker.  No matter how hard they tried though, the masking of cigarette smoke is always a difficult task.

The second was that the person’s a smoker.  Wait; did I already say that?  Well, I meant a smoker of something you can’t buy at your local 7 Eleven.

Either way, the use of car air fresheners is a dubious task.  Too strong and sweet and the smell can be sickening.  Not strong enough and you have the proverbial “perfume on a pig!”

So what types are there and which should you use?  It depends on a few things such as how much you are willing to spend and how often you are willing to changes them.

The different types are: hanging cardboard like the scented trees, spray cans, stick-on gels, vent sticks, oil diffusers, and even car plug-in’s.

The longest lasting are the gels and oils and they’re also the most expensive but, not excessively so.  They’re probably your best overall value for the fragrance, time of use, and dispersion (how the fragrance covers the entire vehicle.

The plug-in’s and vent sticks are probably next best but, don’t last as long as the gels and oils.  Last and least expensive are the cardboard hanging ones.  They’re cheap and they usually come in packs of at least 6.

They supposedly last about 7 weeks but, with all of them it depends on how strong the flow of fragrance is.

To me the most important thing is the fragrance.  I don’t mind changing them every 6 to 8 weeks or paying a little more (though I don’t since I use the cardboard).  The fragrance can’t be too overpowering for me.

Even with the cardboard hangers you can control the flow of the fragrance with the amount of the plastic wrapper that you open.  As the weeks go by, you simply pull a little more of the wrapper off.

My advice is to go to an automotive store like Advance Auto Parts and try to get a sense of what your nose tells you about the fragrance.  You can even use multiple air fresheners in the car depending on how much space there is or how bad the smell may be!

Check us out at: ProAutoBuying.com

Get your Credit Score from CreditReport.com – fast, free and easy!

Shopping for a used car? Use AutoCheck

 

Posted in Tips | Tagged | 1 Comment

What is FICO?

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Administrator

We all know that if we’re borrowing money for a car purchase, the dealer or lending institution has to run a credit check.
But what is FICO and how do they determine the score?
FICO stands for the Fair Issac Company.  They’re an actual company not just an acronym for credit scores.
FICO has their own credit rating formula that is used all over the world to determine people or corporation’s ability to borrow and pay back a loan.
The higher your FICO or credit score is, the lower the interest rate on the loan will be which means that your payments will be lower than someone with a lower credit score.
The reason that you’ll pay more if your credit score is lower is that there’s a greater chance that you’ll default or stop paying back the loan.  It’s almost like insurance rates for creditworthiness.
If you’re a 16 year old male, your auto insurance rates will typically be higher than say a 50 year old woman.  Why?  Because more 16 year old males get in accidents and the insurance company pays a lot more money to auto body shops and lawyers on their behalf than for 50 year old woman.
In the same respect, a person with a low credit score is more likely to stop paying for the loan than someone with a high credit score.  So the bank collects more money up front from the higher risk loan payer in case they stop paying and the bank has to “write off” the debt.
FICO is typically the company that is used when a person submits a loan or credit application.  They assign a score and based on that score, the person receives a finance rate (if they are eligible) in line with their credit score.
You can find out what your credit score is and check your credit report for free once per year.  It’s a smart thing to do even if you always pay bills on time and in full.  There are occasions when erroneous data is applied to your account which can lower your credit score without you even knowing.
There is also a chance that your identity could be stolen and someone could buy things and not pay for them without you knowing.
How can you raise your credit score if it’s low?  By paying off your outstanding debt such as credit cards and loans.  Once you can pay down your debt, start making purchases again using credit and be sure to pay the bills on time.
Need help buying your next new or used car?  Contact us at ProAutoBuying.com and we’ll help you save time and money.Here is source where you can get your credit score and your credit report.

If you’re worried about someone stealing your identity, check out LifeLock.

Posted in Credit | Tagged | Leave a comment

How to Improve Gas Mileage

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Administrator

How to Improve Gas Mileage

Like death and taxes, there seems to be another constant that you can count on at least every few years and that’s higher gasoline prices.

There are a lot of reasons for higher gas prices and it seems we’ve gotten to the point where rising gas prices don’t surprise us.

To me, the jury is still out on hybrid and electric vehicles as far as actually saving costs.  They’re more expensive than gas powered engines, they cost more to fix, and we still don’t have enough data to make an indisputable case for them.

So what can we do to improve mileage when prices are high or even when they’re not?

The government gives us a few tips:

Drive More Efficiently, Keep Your Car in Shape, Car Pool, and Choose a More Efficient Vehicle

Drive More Efficiently – We’ve all seen them drive, ridden with them, or maybe we are one?  The aggressive driver.  The driver at the stop light who pounds the pedal to the floor and slams on the brakes to stop.  Always driving fast, fast, fast.

Not only is this dangerous; it’s also not good for gas mileage.  Your car really likes when you drive at a steady pace and obey the speed limit as hard as that can sometimes be.

The faster you drive, the more gas you waste.

Also, if you use your vehicle as an extra storage area, the extra weight will lead to lower gas mileage.

Keep Your Car in Shape – This doesn’t mean driving at high speeds or for long trips like a runner or marathoner may do.  Keep the car tuned using the manufacturers recommended service schedule.  Sure it costs money now but, it may end up saving you money on gas and repairs.

It also helps to keep your tires fully inflated.  With your car’s sneakers fully pumped on the road, there is less coefficient of friction which leads to better gas mileage.  I’m not sure what all that means but, I do know it’s a fact!

Car Pool – If possible, especially for drivers with a long commute.  It’s really possible to save hundreds of dollars a year by car pooling.

How about public transportation?  If that’s an option for you the cost of the bus, subway or train may be lower than the gas mileage, wear and tear, and parking fees you pay.

Choose a More Efficient Vehicle – I’m not suggesting that you necessarily go out and buy a new hybrid or electric vehicle but, if you’re driving an SUV and all of the kids are away from home, is it really necessary?

As much fun as it may be to drive that F-350 truck, if you’re driving to the office and back, why do you need a truck?

Even if you drive used vehicles, you can still reap the benefits of improved gas mileage if you move from a large vehicle to a smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle.

These are just a few of the ways that you can increase gas mileage for those times when the price of gas hits you in the wallet hard.

Need help buying your next fuel efficient vehicle?  Contact us at ProAutoBuying.com and we’ll get you a great deal.

 

Posted in Gas Mileage | Leave a comment