3 Ways to Cut Down Your Commuting Costs
Owning a car can be a really handy thing; it can be a real time saver. Think about your commute to work, for example. If you currently drive to work, it could be saving you much more time doing so than getting another form of transport. But you have to think about the costs that are involved with having a car, especially if you are going to be commuting. So with that in mind, here are some of the ways that you can cut down the cost of owning a car, and cut down on your commuting costs too. It would be great to hear what you think.
Improve Your Gas Mileage
There is no doubt that some cars are much more fuel-efficient than others, such as some of the ones mentioned in this article: https://motoringresearch.com/most-economical-cars/. But having to buy a whole new car may be a little counterproductive, especially if you can’t find one at a price that you can afford. So you can help to drive more fuel-efficient by doing some of the following:
- Make sure that tires are fully-inflated at the right PSI for the car; you will waste gas when tires need to be pumped up.
- Reducing weight in the car can be something that is easy to make the car more fuel-efficient. If you have things like a stroller or a trunk full of stuff that you don’t need that day, take it all out.
- Check traffic before you travel. If you are going to be in rush hour traffic and having to stop and start a lot, then it does waste a lot of gas.
- If you and another person in your home commutes by car, make sure that you use the least fuel-efficient car for whoever travels the shortest distance.
Cut Insurance Costs
When it comes to owning a car, there are some things that you need to pay for, other than just the upfront cost of a car. Insurance is one of those things that can really add up. If you drive less each year, then that can cut down the cost of your insurance, as well as if you shop around for your car insurance to find the best rate that you can, using sites like https://cheapautoinsurance.co/cheap-car-insurance-quotes/, for example. When you don’t claim it reduces your premium as well; there is no need to pay more for something if you don’t have to.
Car Pool
This isn’t always going to be possible, but carpooling to work can be a good way to cut your costs. Not only does it cut down your fuel costs, it also cuts down the use of your car as you can share with others. If you live in an area with carpool lanes then that can even speed up your commute and make the journey more fuel-efficient as you’re not having to stop in traffic. So speak to colleagues where you work and see if something like this would be possible, to save costs for all of you.
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