1. Switch off Your Car
If you’re going to be stopping for more than 10 minutes you should switch off your car to keep fuel efficiency at its peak and not burn more gas than is necessary.

2. Drive When You Crank Up
This might seem obvious, but as soon as you crank up your car you should drive off. All the same, many people crank up and leave the car idling for a while. Besides this, when you crank up drive off and only keep your car running when it’s absolutely necessary.

3. Don’t Ride the Break
Many drivers hit the break more often than is necessary. Additionally there are quite a few drivers that slow down for a braking car when they could easily switch lanes. Not riding the break can increase your fuel efficiency by up to 30%, so this is a great tip you should follow.

4. Inflate Tires Properly
Too many drivers never think of their tires, unless one goes flat. All the same, having tires that are properly inflated can save fuel and make your car more fuel efficient, saving you money. Because of this, you should check your tire pressure on a regular basis.

5. Don’t Turn Off Your Car

If you’re only stopping for a brief moment or less than 5 minutes then don’t turn off your car because the amount of gas wont to crank up is more than you’d burn in that short time period.

While gas prices don’t seem like they’ll be dipping considerably in the next few months every tip to help you make your car more fuel efficient is helpful. So, follow the above fuel tips and you’ll see that extra time your car really is more fuel efficient.

If you’ve an idea on the right car, then a little research on the value of the car in the market to date will be able to help the you when approaching a dealer.

This can be done by checking the internet or looking through the local newspaper before going to the various dealers in the area to make comparisons.

If the ideal car isn’t available on the lot, the if you tell the dealer about it these people can help by looking for that particular model or offer a similar car similar to your choice.

Since dealers often want to get rid of the cars quickly, it’s also possible to get a good deal on what is available as long as it meets your requirements.

Most cars have a maintenance record. The buyer must ask the dealer to see it and if it is not available, then you should contact the dealership or repair shop where most of the work was done.

The buyer has the right to see a copy of the dealer’s warranty. To be safe, you can also ask if a service contract is provided in buying the used car. This contract that’s offered by the dealer may or may not provide coverage that’s in the manufacturer’s warranty which may cost extra.

Since the warranty usually comes when buying a car and the service contract doesn’t, it’s best to ask if you need to avail of by answering some questions;

• What are the differences between the coverage of the warranty and the service contract?
• What repairs are covered?
• Is routine maintenance covered?
• Who will pay for labor and parts if brought to the shop?
• Who’s authorized to perform the repairs and where?
• How long does the service contract last?
• What are the cancellation and refund policies?

Just looking at the car won’t give information if the car is in good condition. It should be test driven under various road conditions such as the highway or in traffic.

Since most people are not that knowledgeable about cars, it’s advisable to bring the car to a reliable mechanic for proper inspection.