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- Extend your car's life by changing your oil and oil filter regularly | Maintenance & Repairs
Getting regular oil changes for your vehicle is the most important thing you can do to keep your car running smoothly and to get the best gas mileage. They can save you anywhere from $500 to $3,000 in auto repair and maintenance costs over [...] - Save $300 or more per year by keeping your car properly tuned | Maintenance & Repairs
It is much cheaper to pay for regular tune-ups than to pay for costly repairs that can result from your car breaking down – and breaking down is much more likely if the car is not properly maintained. In addition, cars that are poorly tuned use [...] - Save up to 25% on gas by tuning up your car | Gasoline
A poorly tuned vehicle is less efficient and wastes gas. Similarly, clogged air filters lead to poor air flow & dirty oil decreases performance – both of which worsen gas mileage. Keep your car running well and your fluids changed & replenished [...] - Save money on car rental insurance - you may already be covered | Car Rentals
Save money on car rental insurance by checking with your regular insurance & credit card companies – you may already be covered.
Many car insurance policies cover you in any car you drive, including rentals. And some credit card [...] - Sign up for frequent renter programs to get special discounts | Car Rentals
Sign up for frequent renter programs and e-mail deal newsletters from your favorite companies to get special discounts on your next rental.
Most car rental agencies send out regular emails or newsletters alerting customers to great deals and [...] - Secure the best rate - and save extra time and money - by traveling outside of peak periods and holidays | Car Rentals
Everything travel-related is more expensive during the holidays. If you can schedule your car rental outside of these peak periods, you could save hundreds of dollars – not to mention the time & gas saved from not sitting in holiday traffic! [...] - 1 MPG = $100/year | Buying a Car | Gasoline
While it is always smart to shop for a good deal on the price of a car, don't forget the savings that can add up from getting better fuel mileage as well. And the higher gas prices get, the more this impacts your wallet. The cost of operating your [...] - Get the inside scoop, for free, on dealer incentives & rebates | Buying a Car
Manufacturers will often give cash rebates of up to $4000, sometimes even more for under-selling cars. And, if you qualify, low-interest financing can also mean more affordable monthly payments. Check the latest incentives at Edmunds.com. - Get rid of collision coverage on older or more worn-out cars | Auto Insurance
Whether your car is older, has very high mileage, or is more worn & outdated, the bottom line is that if your car doesn’t have a high re-sale value, comprehensive collision coverage can be a waste of money. If the annual insurance premium is [...] - Save up to $225 per year on car insurance by raising the deductible | Auto Insurance
Raising your deductible from $200 to $500 for collision insurance can save you 10% to 30% on your premium, which is a potential savings of $50 to $225 per year. - Maximize savings by finding out what insurance discounts you might be eligible for – these can really add up | Auto Insurance
Many insurance companies offer “multi-line” discounts to cover multiple drivers and cars in one household or to insure a customer's home or life insurance along with car insurance. Purchasing more than one policy from the same company can add up [...] - Visit Edmunds.com for comprehensive information on how to buy and maintain a car, as well as for additional money-saving advice
Edmunds.com is one of a few resourceful websites that offer a range of car-related information, from car ratings and reviews to side-by-side comparisons to tutorials on how to work on your car yourself. In addition to Edmunds.com, you can try [...] - The best way to save money on car expenses is to drive carefully
Racing the engine at start-up, accelerating and decelerating rapidly, driving at high speeds and running over curbs or potholes are all detrimental to your car’s health – which means they will cost you more money. These behaviors add wear and [...] - Avoid future body damage by keeping your car parked in a garage or in the shade
Sun and heat can damage both the exterior and interior of your car. While it is easy to see how the elements can wear out the paint and exterior, it is actually inside the car that can suffer the most heat damage. Temperatures inside a car can [...] - Using your car less is a smart way to be frugal – consider carpooling, working from home if it's an option, and walking or biking short distances
Telecommuting one day per week will, if you work an average of five days per week, reduce gas costs by 20%. Carpooling can save a lot of money on gas as well. And both mean driving your car less, which can translate to a longer life for your vehicle [...] - Cut your costs while waiting to sell your car
If gas, maintenance and insurance make it too expensive to use your car, but you are not in a position to sell it or trade down, consider limiting your costs while holding on to your vehicle for the future. Find a safe place to park it (ideally [...] - Do regular "walk-around" car inspections to prevent small issues from turning into expensive damages
Inspecting a car is important both when considering a new purchase and also when keeping your own car well maintained. Simply walking around the vehicle can help you spot flat or low tires, scratches or dents, leaks, or even the occasional object [...] - Always keep emergency supplies in your car
Make sure to have a properly inflated spare tire and jack, jumper cables, engine coolant and motor oil in your trunk, in case of any small emergencies. It is wise to also have items like a flashlight, first aid kit and reflective cone or [...] - Keep track of your gas mileage to prevent costly problems
Store a pad & pen in your glove compartment to keep a written record of fill-ups and gas mileage. If you notice your gas mileage worsening, it may be an early sign of a mechanical problem, so mention it when you take it to the shop. This kind of [...]
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