Why You Shouldn’t Top Off Your Gas Tank
Stopping at a gas station to refuel your car is inconvenient—especially when you have to wait for a pump, or drive out of your way to find somewhere to fill…
Where to Get Free Air for Your Tires
Photo: RecycleMan (Shutterstock) Buying, maintaining, and insuring a car can get pretty costly, so it makes sense to save money when you can—including when it comes to putting air in…
My Two Favorite Tools for Calculating the Cost of a Road Trip
Summer is the perfect time to plan road trips to nearby town, cities, beaches, and national parks. However, depending on where you live, what car you drive, and your route,…
All the Ways to Save on Gas This Memorial Day Weekend
Photo: nata-lunata (Shutterstock) If you’re one of the 39 million or so Americans who plan to drive somewhere for Memorial Day weekend, I’m sure you already know that it will…
What to Do If You Accidentally Fill Your Gas Tank Up With Diesel
Photo: StockLeb (Shutterstock) As the price of gas rises, everyone is thinking more about the fuel they put into their cars. The glorious electric car revolution may be coming, but…
Is Gas Really Cheaper at Costco?
Photo: Alexandru Nika (Shutterstock) It’s March 14, and the average cost for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $4.325, up from $3.488 one month ago, and slightly down…
The Fastest Way to Find the Cheapest Gas in Your Area
Photo: Sauko Andrei (Shutterstock) Gas prices are going up, and it sucks. But you don’t always need to live with the price you see—there might be another station on the…
Waze Can Help You Find Cheap Gas Along Your Route
Photo: Maridav (Shutterstock) If you use Waze to navigate, you don’t need to play that “should I stop for gas or shouldn’t I” game as you watch your tank drain…
7 Ways to Save Money at the Pump As Gas Prices Climb
Photo: Andrey Arkusha (Shutterstock) You probably own a car because you need it, so I’m risking some eye rolls by suggesting you drive less, especially if you live in a…
Let’s Settle These Gas Pumping Questions: Is It Safe To Refill With The Engine On Or While Using A Cellphone?
Image: Jason Torchinsky/SmartSign/Skoda Much like the eternal question of Shouldst Thou Warm Yon Car Up In The Winter?, it seems like the question of Do I Really Have To Turn…