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One Stop Shopping: Save Money on Gas and Insurance
Let’s face it – we can’t control gas prices. What you can control is your car’s fuel economy and how you drive – both of which affects gas mileage and your insurance rates at the same time. Here are some helpful hints…
Rule #1
Don’t Speed
First of all – you need to know what raises your insurance rates. One obvious reason is getting caught speeding. Not only is this costly because of the ticket costs (maybe even court costs if you’ve had several in a short timeframe) but it also drains your tank. It’s proven that driving over 60 mph cuts your gas mileage - the culprit being wind resistance. Also – the more speeding tickets – the higher your insurance rates. It only takes one ticket to destroy years of wonderfully low rates…
Rule #2
Buy a Car for Both Safety and Good Gas Mileage
For obvious reasons – you want to steer clear of the gas guzzlers. True – they may be quite safe, but they take a toll on your wallet; and frankly I don’t think people look very cool anymore driving vehicles the size of military tanks. There are some very safe and fuel-efficient cars out there – check Institute of Highway Safety’s website. Also – insurance companies tend to smile upon safe and gas- efficient cars, which in turn is reflected in your insurance premium.
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