Want to Increase Your Fuel Economy by 15%? Read These Tips

With gas prices constantly on the rise, increasingly more drivers want to get the most out of each dollar they spend on fuel.

Did you know that by keeping up with your car dealer’s recommended maintenance schedule and slightly tweaking your daily driving habits, you can boost your car’s fuel-efficiency as much as 15%?

Not only will you help save our earth’s precious finite resources, but you’ll also save money at the pump.

Drive at the Speed Limit – or Slightly Under

Increasing your highway driving speed to 75 mph can raise your car’s fuel consumption by 20%, according to fueleconomy.gov. You can vastly improve gas mileage by driving on the interstate at a steady 55 mph – by up to 15%. A simple way to keep you at the optimum speed is to remember that each 5 mph you drive over 55 mph, you’ll be adding an additional $0.25 to each gallon of fuel burned. Yikes.

In addition to improving your gas mileage, you’ll also be giving yourself more time to enjoy your favorite tunes or audio book.

Top Accessories to Bring New Life to Your Used Car

August 5, 2014
DriveTime Fun
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In this day and age, commuting by car is the most used method of daily transportation. But how can you make these countless drives more enjoyable? There are a number of gadgets and accessories available that will help you get the most out of your used car, from enhancing safety to adding personality and more.

Here are the top accessories we’ve come across to improve your driving experience, regardless if it is for your daily commute or a cross country trip.

Improving Car Safety

We figured we’d start with safety before getting into the fun stuff. Here are two of our favorites:

Child Safety Advice Most People Haven’t Heard

Protecting your kids in and around vehicles can sometimes be a challenging task. It’s important for parents to know about the potential child safety risks involved in and around cars, because stress levels are often higher for both child and parent – especially while driving, which can create a dangerous situation. While some of these tips may seem obvious, you’ll appreciate the refresher.

Stay Focused on the Road

Whether your infant is crying or you’ve got two bickering siblings in the backseat, never take your eyes off the road, no matter what’s happening behind you. Speak calmly to the kids in the backseat, which may help soothe them. If that’s not working, find a safe place to pull over, even if you’ll lose what feels like valuable travel time. After all, it’s much better to be late and safe than to not arrive at all because your car has been totaled. You may want to enforce clear safety rules for your kids to improve car behavior, thus minimizing distractions.

The Best Cars for New Drivers Going Back to School

July 28, 2014
Used Car Buying Advice
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Advice For Students, Used Car Buying Tips

At the start of every school year, there is an influx of new drivers out on the roads, families shuttling their children to school and yellow buses flooding the streets.

As teenagers get their driver’s licenses and are able to drive themselves and their siblings to school, parents begin thinking about getting another car. After all, with another person in the house who will be doing a fair amount of driving, having a second or third car is often necessary just to get everyone to school, sports or recitals on time.

On the other hand, buying a new car for a new driver may not be the wisest option for you or your family, and it certainly won’t be the most financially practical. Many parents buy their children used cars when the school year starts back up so they can make use of their new driver’s license. This also keeps parents from worrying about getting the children to school on time.

Some used cars are perennial favorites as back to school vehicles, repeatedly chosen by parents for their safety features, durability, and affordable price. We’ve listed the top 5 best cars to get you you or your children back to school this year:

10 Best Used Cars Under $12,000 to Buy in 2014

With new car prices continuously rising and affluent car owners moving on to newer and more expensive cars every few years, the market for used cars is becoming increasingly attractive and more competitive.

Some used cars are only 2 to 3 years old, less expensive than their new counterparts and a savings of apx. $3,000 less than the average used car sale price. That’s a great savings for anyone in the market for a used vehicle.

For prospective car owners and those looking to save money on a new-to-you car purchase, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best used cars to purchase in 2014, all of which are available for less than a private party value of $12,000 and some just slightly more at used car dealerships.

Without further ado, here’s our top 10 best used cars for under $12,000 (or so):

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