What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: the High Price of Gasoline
Have you experienced sticker shock at the gas pump recently? The average price of a gallon of gasoline is $3.78 across the country as of October 4, 2023, and it…
Here’s How Many Miles Your New Car Can Last
Your parents probably told you by the time your car got to 100,000 miles, you might as well trade it in or sell it since that’s when they usually start…
Coasting in Neutral Doesn’t Actually Save Gas
It’s not your imagination: Gas prices have been climbing steadily this summer. Although they’re (fortunately) still well below the summer of 2022, when gas came dangerously close to $5 a…
Car Rentals Are Overcharging You for Tolls
Driving has slowly become a mindless activity with advancements in navigation apps and even self-driving cars. But if you’re not paying attention, a steep toll fee could be waiting for…
Calculate Your Car’s ‘Miles Per Dollar’ Instead of Miles Per Gallon
Photo: THINK A (Shutterstock) Car mileage is usually discussed in “miles per gallon,” which generally makes sense: We calculate car usage in miles and pay for gas by the gallon.…
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…
How to Get the Most Out of Every Drop of Gas Right Now
Photo: k_samurkas (Shutterstock) Unless you don’t own a car, haven’t driven recently or have a powerful aversion to paying attention to economic news (fair), you’ve probably noticed gas prices are…
Is Online Car Shopping Really Worth It?
Photo: Dusan Petkovic (Shutterstock) Is it cheaper to buy your car online, or is it better to stick with a traditional auto dealership? This turns out to be a loaded…