As some of you may remember, my daughter Rose is about to turn 16 years old and start driving. That fact got me researching the Internet to get safety and car insurance tips online. I also started to learn about how to save cash when driving your car. I’ve assembled more than 15 cost saving tips below that will help you become a frugal driver.
I’ve come up with information on cutting driving costs and offer them below under four categories: insurance, fuel, repair and maintenance. Taken together, these tips can really save drivers a lot of money. Use them to your benefit.
Frugal for Car Insurance
For some reason, many people do very little research on car insurance costs. Some simply use the same agent their family has used for years or find someone in the phonebook or on the Internet without checking out prices. The web is the perfect place to comparison shop for car insurance and to also get free health insurance quotes. It doesn’t take long and you’ll learn a lot and probably save some real money.
Cut Fuel Costs
I found some great ways to cut down on gas costs and most are very simple. Here are five.
If you’re at the drive through and there’s a delay simply turn off the engine. Don’t start it until it’s time to move. It’s that simple.
Keep Repair Costs Down
Everyone complains about car repair costs. Let’s face it, they never happen at a good time and they always cost more than you hoped they might. Here are a few things that you can do to keep costs low.
Education is key when it comes to being a smart consumer of car repair services. It’s up to you to get the facts.
Proper Maintenance Can Save You Money
Maintenance is an area where all of us can save money. Here are five useful tips that make for a frugal driver.
What Do You Do?
Okay, now it’s time for you to have your say. Tell me what you do to save cash when driving your car. Is there anything that I missed? I’d really love to hear from you. After all, there’s nothing like saving money. Right?
About the Author
Melissa Cameron is a freelance writer living in Austin Texas with her husband and two daughters. She uses the Internet to research articles and to find great deals, saving her family a lot of cash along the way. Melissa writes about a variety of topics, including insurance, cooking and the outdoors. Last year, she and the family went rafting down the Colorado River. It was a spectacular experience that they will never forget. These days, she’s preparing for her eldest daughter’s first driving lesson.
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