Use cruise control

You can save gas by using cruise control on your car.

Use a manual transmission car

If you know how to drive one, a manual transmission cars use less gas than automatic transmissions.

Drive slow in winter

Overpasses and bridges ice first in the winter months, drive slow to prevent costly accidents.

Shop around for low priced auto insurance

Shopping around for the lowest priced auto insurance can save you a lot of money of the life of your car.

Auto insurance

Be sure that your new auto/home insurance policy is in effect before dropping your old one.

Keep car engine in tuned

You can save a lot of money each year on gas by keeping your car engine tuned.

Borrow less

The less you have to borrow, the less interest you will have to pay. When buying a car put more money down so the loan is less.

Family car

See if you can buy a used car first from someone in your family or a friend that you know and trust.

Have mechanic check car

Have a mechanic check the used car before you buy it to be sure nothing major is wrong with it.

Motor oil

Be sure to use the right motor oil for your car. You can use more gas if you use the incorrect one.

Change own oil

If you can change your own oil, you can save a lot of money over the life of your car on oil changes.

Keep wheels in alignment

Keep the front wheels on your car in alignment. You can cause faster tire wear if the wheels are not aligned properly.

Check car air filter

You can use more gas if your air filter is not clean or worn out.

Some cars are cheaper to insure

Before you buy a new or used car, check to see how much it will be to insure each year. Some cars are much cheaper than other to insure.

Use coupons for car repairs

Many local papers may have coupons for bringing your car in for oil changes and other repairs at local shops. Visit the websites also for any current discounts offered on car work.

Don't accelerate or brake too hard

If you accelerate too fast or brake too hard you will use more gas. Steady even acceleration is best. Braking slowly is better rather than slamming on the brakes.

Get rid of one of your cars

If you can, make do with just one car in the family. How much money does it cost every 10 years on gas and car insurance for each car you own?

Fuel efficient cars

Make sure you shop around and see what car gets the most gas mileage if you buying a new one. With the high gas prices we have now a more fuel efficient can save you a lot of money if you travel a lot.

Check car repair history

Make sure if you buy a new or used car that it is reliable. Check the repair history for it online. If you will spend a fortune fixing a car, you will be wasting a lot of money in the future repairing it.

Park car in shade

Parking your car in the shade in the summer will keep the inside of the car cooler. You won't have to blast the a/c when you first start the car up because it is 120 degrees inside. This will save money on gas.