By Mike McDonough Don't you get sick of having to stop and top off your tank every couple of days just because of your morning commute? Today's hybrids are saving people big bucks at the gas pump by all but doubling their gas mileage, but for those of us still driving around depending on fossil fuels the expense is a little bit higher. Fortunately, there are some simple strategies that anyone can use to improve their gas mileage-no matter what type of car they're driving. First and foremost, think of your car like an athlete. When an athlete's in good shape and their body is able to function at its peak they're going to be able to accomplish their usual daily tasks while expending a minimum of energy. If you want your car to operate with that same efficiency you're going to have to make sure you keep it in good working order. Regular tune-ups and oil changes, clean air filters and properly inflated tires will go a long way toward paving the road toward better ga...
By Steamboat L. Salter Buying a used car? Is it a good or bad idea? Some people will tell you that purchasing a pre-owned automobile you are purchasing some one else’s problem. A lemon perhaps. On the other hand – or other side of the highway and byway - many careful and thorough shoppers will point at that no matter what research you do – that the minute you drive your new car , truck or S.U.V. off the auto dealers lot you are now the owner of a “used car “ or “pre-owned auto”. Every one it seem , that is who is a vehicle owner or enthusiast , is after all driving “used” or “pre-owned” automotive products. What many if not most purchasers of new vehicles often do not take into account is that the very moment that car, is plated , insured and hits pavement outside of the seller , broker or trader’s lot that new vehicle depreciates in the range of 30 %. Of its total initial value that the customer paid - whether it be cash, credit or auto financing. After all simply put someone has to ...