Drive without breaking the bank!
Here’s the Five Fast Facts on how to save however and wherever you drive this summer:
⛽📲Carpool with your (gas)buddy - Check apps like GasBuddy that show, in real time, which gas stations have the best prices in your area.
☮️🕊️ We know Sammy can’t but, please, try to drive 55 - Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by about 10-40%. This equates to losing about $0.25 to $1 per gallon! Next time you’re behind the wheel try to have a “zen moment” to protect your wallet and blood pressure.
🚗🖥️ Vacation time? Check car-sharing sites - Rental car prices are up 83% compared to this time in 2019! So, try using a car-sharing service like ZipCar, Turo, GetAround, Avail. These companies connect you with nice cars even as traditional rental companies are hit with shortages and high prices.
🚫🤝 Avoid the car lot - Both new and used cars are selling for record high prices. If you can, you might want to wait until prices go down in a couple of months before you buy another vehicle.
🛢️🔋 Don’t change your oil but do replace your battery - Most cars nowadays can go 5,000-7,000 miles before an oil change but most batteries should be changed within 2-3 years because cold weather and all those electronics decrease battery life over time (just like with your cell phone’s battery.)
