Do you drive? You probably have what seems like a mountain of auto-related expenses, right? I know it seems like that to me sometimes. My husband and I are the only drivers in the family, although we have a daughter that is close to turning 15 which means a driver’s license is just around the corner. For the last several years, I have been all about getting these auto-related expenses down now before she starts driving so we can teach her too.
If you would like to bring those costs down too, here are our top 5 ways to save on auto expenses:
Regular Maintenance. Keeping up on regular maintenance helps your car run at its optimal levels which means better gas mileage, less oil used, etc.
Keep your tire levels correct. It is imperative to keep your tire levels aired up to the correct pressure. Anything less can ruin your MPG levels and anything more can cause unnecessary wear on your tires.
Empty out your car. This is one that I struggle with because I always carry around a bunch of extra stuff in the trunk of my car. All of this extra stuff causing your gas mileage to go down though so clean it out!
Shop around for insurance. A couple of times per year, shop around for car insurance. You may be able to save some serious money! Oh, and pay your premiums twice per year as opposed to monthly and you will save big money
Be a one car family. If you live in a metro area, it makes a lot of sense to use public transportation. If you need to maintain a car, just do one instead of multiple. This could cut your auto expenses in half.
How do you save on your auto expenses?
