How to Pay Less at the Pump

by BUDDY EVANS

How to Pay Less at the Pump By Buddy Evans, President of Big Bucks Auto?

Rising gas prices got you - and your bank account �C down? Fear not, there are several options when it comes to paying less at the pump. From performing some fuel-saving maintenance on your existing car, to trading your baby in for something more economical, you have a few different options when it comes to saving on these rising gas prices. Option #1: Get better mileage out of your existing car By changing your driving styles and performing some simple fuel-saving maintenance, you can get better fuel economy out of your existing car. This could save you hundreds or more per year, depending on what you drive and how much you drive. Inflate Your Tires to the Highest Recommended Pressure One of the first things you can do is make sure your tires are properly inflated to their highest recommended pressure specifications. Under-inflated tires don��t wear properly and rob fuel economy �C as much as 15%. Use Your Air Conditioner Sparingly Using your air conditioner sparingly will help you save fuel. Air conditioners use the engine �C and thus fuel �C to run. Get a Tune-Up Things like air filters and your engines oil can have a major impact on fuel economy. A dirty air filter is one of the biggest culprits, and is generally very inexpensive to replace. Change Your Driving Style Accelerate smoothly and anticipate the road ahead. This may sound like a no-brainer, but its important to note that your driving style has a major impact on fuel economy. If you drive like a race car driver, it will certainly be reflected in your fuel economy, so slow down, accelerating and braking as smoothly �C and safely as possible. Don��t Fall for any Fuel-Saving Gimmick Products With gas prices on the rise, marketers are pushing gimmick products with bogus claims about their fuel saving. Most of these products fail to meet expectations, and are designed to cash in on consumers who are looking to cut down on fuel expenses. Don��t fall for these! Option #2: Drive Less! This one may or may not be an option for you, but regardless, the easiest way to start cutting back on gas expenses is to simply drive less often. With gas prices skyrocketing to new highs, many Americans are already taking this route. Option #3: Get a More Economical Car Maybe it��s time to get something a bit more economical. Depending on what you are driving currently, chances are that you can replace your existing car with a far more economical car, which could save you thousands a year on gas expenses. If this is the route you choose, remember to get a free quote to sell your car today from a reputable used car buyer like our team at Big Bucks Auto?. No matter what you��re looking to sell, we can buy it, fast �C and for more than you might expect. And before you give up all the space your big SUV affords, or lose the sports car for something �C well �C less sporty, remember that economical doesn��t have to mean boring. For example, there are several new mid-size SUVs on the market which afford their drivers very acceptable gas mileage. And to get your sports car fix while saving at the pump, look to sporty but smaller sports cars. Cars like the Mini Cooper and Mazda Miata MX-5 can give you some of the thrills you desire, while sipping fuel at the same time. See how much you could get for your existing gas guzzler. See our website��s Why Choose Us to Buy Your Car section to learn more about selling your car fast, and for a high price without any obligation! You��ll be in a more economical car in no time!

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Buddy Evans is the Vice President of Big Bucks Auto?, one of the largest and most reputable used car buyers in the Tri State Area. Buddy has authored several automotive articles and Big Bucks Auto? eNewsletters about various topics related to the automotive industry. Visit Buddy and his team at Big Bucks Auto? to Get a Free Quote and learn how you can sell your used car for cash . Discover why so many people choose Big Bucks Auto?, instead of going through the hassles of selling privately, or the pain of getting undercompensated on a trade-in.