It’s that time of the year where we watch those gas prices climb and climb….oh yeah, and climb! Yeah, it’s annoying, but it’s normal during the summer season. Unfortunately, summer is when you want to have extra money laying around for spontaneous getaways and fun summer adventures. So how can you do that if you’re dishing out more cash for gas? Well, it’s your lucky day because this week’s blog has got the answers you’re looking for! 

Many don’t realize that by just changing a few things to our driving techniques, you could actually save some big money at the gas pump! That’s right, saving money at the pump starts with you! So how do you do it? Great question! Check out all of our tips below, if you have any questions feel free to reach out or stop in! If you’re looking to slip behind the wheel of a more fuel-efficient vehicle, browse our available inventory and schedule a test drive now!

Track Your Mileage In Real-Time

• Knowing what mileage you’re getting in real-time compared to what you got yesterday or even 10 minutes ago is the new way to drive 
• Most newer vehicles have this function and allow you to view it on your virtual cockpit 
• For older cars, you may need to get your knuckles dirty by installing a vacuum gauge, which measures how hard the engine is working, or explore the growing world of DIY fuel-economy electronics

Only Brake When Needed 

• You might find that in traffic, not even stop-and-go traffic, that the pack was constantly speeding up and abruptly slowing down
• Do something different, when everyone starts going give yourself a 10-15 seconds buffer before hitting the gas and accelerating. If timed right you could coast right up to the vehicle in front of you as they are starting again without ever hitting the brakes. 

Drive Like You’re On a Bike 

• When you’re headed uphill, it takes a lot more effort to maintain speed than it does going down, so give the car a break and let yourself lose a few mph on the way up.  Your car burns the most gas when it’s forced into high-load situations, so try to remember what makes biking difficult and make those situations as painless as possible by laying off the gas.

Plan Your Route Ahead Of Time 

• Take the path with fewer stoplights, not as much traffic, and, yes, lower speed limits. Even if you save 0.1 gallons of gas each day, you’ll save more than a hundred dollars per year.

Avoid Rush Hour

• I get it, avoiding rush hour is a lot harder said than done. Most office buildings let out around the same hours and you can’t just sit there till the roads are clear. Well, try alternate routes. It might add a few minutes to your commute but will save you more gas than having to deal with stop-and-go traffic!