The web is full of tips on how to save money on gas and have better fuel efficiency. Some are creative and can save you money while others are useless or we already know about. Here are some of my personal favourites which I apply myself. -Gravity is your friend: why even press on the…
Category: Auto
Auto Insurance Saving Tips and Strategies
Car insurance is a necessary expense, yet many people lack the coverage they need in an effort to get the cheapest rate. While the monthly premiums may be lower, the amount of coverage this allows in the event of an accident is limited. However, the quality of a policy does not have to be compromised…
Why it makes sense for me to buy a new car
It is time to replace my aging 2006 Chevy Equinox, as it quickly approaches 300K in mileage! I have done my research and narrowed it down to just two models (both are crossovers). And between these two, there is very little difference except for gas mileage. One of them has superior gas mileage, and with…
A Simple and Effortless Method to save money off your gas fill-ups
If you are paying cash, don’t fill it up 100%, instead stop at 98% or 99%! Let me explain why: If it is going to cost you $65 to fill up your car, you should stop at $64.75 or $64.90 etc. Why? Assuming you are paying with cash, this will get you a few cents…
Book Review “75 Ways to Save Gas” by Jim Davidson
It seems like the higher gas prices go, the more efforts we exert to try and find ways to save money on it. We have to, unless we have infinite supply of money or our cars run on some futuristic solar energy source. There are lots and lots of websites out there, offering different tips…
Fuel Efficiency should be your top priority for your next car purchase
I don’t know when will people realize that oil is in an ever declining supply, and as a result, gas prices will only go up. So why do we have to wait for a hurricane, middle east unrest or other unforeseen events to make us realize that gas is too expensive and we just can’t…
This iPhone Application has Saved me Hundreds of Dollars!
This is arguably the one ‘money saving’ activity that takes the least amount of time and effort. Literally one second! that is the time it takes me to check the ‘FGPnow!’ app on my iPhone to see where gas prices are heading for the next day. If you are constantly wondering or asking questions like…
How to Properly Absorb the Current High Gas Prices Shock?
The current uprisings in the Middle East, the latest and most dangerous of which is now raging in Libya, has made gas prices shoot up by some 7 cents per liter, in less than a few days. That is an extra $5 or so for every fill-up. For some, this may still not be a life…
Gas Budgeting could Save you lots of Money
When creating your budget, and assuming you have a car, one important item is your gas spending. With gas prices always on the rise-with the rare exceptions here and there-it is important to have a good idea of how much money you need to allocate to filling your car. Fixed or Flexible amount? Should you…