How to Offset the High Price of Gasoline

And Keep More Money in Your Pocket!

You undoubtedly have at least one car or truck that you use for your basic transportation needs. According to a national motor club, the cost of owning and driving one vehicle now costs over $7,000 a year! This comes out to about 47 cents a mile if you drive the average 15,000 miles a year.

While travel is a basic necessity, and you have no choice but to pay the necessary expenses to own a vehicle, you can effectively reduce the costs of your car or truck.

This process is painless, easy to do, and very rewarding. I guarantee you that you'll feel an uplifting sense of achievement when you see your checkbook balance getting fatter, while your transportation expenses dwindle down.

Don't get taken for a ride! Read on and find out how you can lower your transportation expenses!


Three Important Questions to Consider

Take a look at the vehicle(s) you presently own. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do you own too much vehicle for your needs?

This translates to, "Do you drive a super duper, gas-sucking, jacked- up-mile-high, four-wheel drive monster truck even though you don't live in the Rocky Mountains?" (Trust me- "Been there, done that!" I love four wheelers, but not the poor gas mileage.)

There may be some logical reason for you to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle, or a van, or an SUV. I'm simply suggesting that you seriously consider what your vehicle is costing you then compare those costs with the actual need.

2. Do you have equity in a car you no longer need to use frequently?

What about that "spare" car sitting in the driveway? Do you really need it? Or could you save some bucks by downsizing your vehicle list and selling the spare? It's a method of maximizing your income by simply minimizing your outgo. The less vehicles, the less money you'll spend on monthly auto payments, maintenance, insurance and operating expenses.

Pass By the Gas Station More

No matter what kind of vehicle you drive, there are several ways you can economize on your fuel costs. Try these money-saving tips now: