5 Ideas To Save Money On Your Car

Between the state of the economy and gasoline prices that appear to rise and fall depending on the way the wind is blowing, it’s become import to many people to save as much money as they can. An automobile can take a hefty bite out of your overall budget depending on how much you drive and the condition of your car. Fortunately, there are number of easy and inexpensive ways to save money on automobile expenses. 5. Basic Maintenance When your car is running efficiently you save money. Adhering to a regular maintenance schedule for routine work like oil changes and filter replacements can improve gas mileage, and mean fewer stops at the pumps to fill up. Keeping your tires inflated to the recommended pressure also improves gas mileage. 4. Do It Yourself Granted, not everyone is willing to spend time getting their hands dirty, but basic maintenance like oil changes and filter replacements mentioned previously is not that difficult, and will cost less than taking your car to the local repair shop. You can find useful videos on the internet that will show you how to perform all kinds of repairs on your own car if you decide to take the plunge. 3. How You Pay For Your Fuel These days most of us probably use our credit or debit cards to pay for gasoline. Rather than using your usual credit or debit card, you might be able to save some money by using one of the top gas rebate credit cards. These cards tend to offer money saving rewards for using them. If you spend a lot of time on the road, you will probably be able to save yourself a nice chunk of change. 2. Gasoline Prices As noted above, gas prices change quickly these days. It’s also important to know that prices can vary quite significantly from one station to another. It pays to shop around and find out who has the lowest prices in your area. Oftentimes, there is a particular station in town that almost always beats the competition. There are multiple easy-to-download apps that will direct you to the cheapest gas prices in town. 1. Hang on To That Old Friend One of the most effective ways to save money is probably also one of the most obvious. Put off getting a new car as long as you can. If your current ride is still giving you good service and not breaking down all the time, hang onto it and milk as many miles as you can out of it. You may not look as slick cruising down the highway, but the extra cash in your wallet should make you feel better about that! Karen Luckett and Jayla Barnsen write about financial topics for CompareWallet.com. Karen is the content strategist for CompareCard.com.

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Movers.net Now Provides Interstate Car Transport Services for People Moving to Jacksonville

Florida is a big state, and Jacksonville lives up to the expectations of a big state: it is a big city. Therefore, it can be tricky for someone who goes there for the first time. This is one of the main reasons why Movers.net provides interstate Car Movers Services as a solution for those who are moving from another state to Jacksonville, Florida.

“The climate is not the only one to change once you get there,” says Movers.net CEO. He continues, “Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and you might get lost a couple of times before you learn your way around town.” The CEO goes on explaining that, while it is normal for people to get lost in unfamiliar places and in cities as big as Jacksonville, trying to find your way around while moving (with bags and loaded trucks) is frustrating. Therefore, Mr Rodriguez suggests that interstate car movers are the best option for a Jacksonville newbie. These movers have extensive experience in transporting large loads in a short amount of time. What is more, in the opinion of Mr Rodriguez, they are familiar with finding their way around in big cities due to the professional gear they use which guide them towards the right destination. The CEO warns that people who are not accustomed to being on the road might think that a GPS can take them where they want to go without any problems, but he disagrees with that. “People who are not professional drivers – who are not interstate car movers – might think they can get around easily simply by using a GPS to move their vehicle between states. But with such a big load, some roads suggested by the GPS are sometimes impracticable for a truck, for example.” Movers.net warns about the importance of using the right type of transportation vehicle. The company is of the opinion that car transporters should pay extra attention to how they load the vehicle, and to drive the large vehicle carefully. If they use the appropriate transportation vehicle, problems such as scratches or low safety can be easily avoided. The company’s main aim is to help both people and transportation companies – car movers in special – conduct a safe journey between states. Therefore, they emphasize that, in order for things to go smoothly, car owners should make sure that their vehicle has all the documents up to date and that the mover will not encounter unpleasant surprises such as missing files or files which are expired.

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Safe-Direct Car Shipping Changes Name To Ship A Car Direct

Safe-Direct Car Shipping announced today that they will be changing their company's well established name to Ship A Car Direct. Along with the business's website remaining unchanged, conveniently already Shipacardirect.com, the company will still provide the same exact same damage free guarantee and professional service that customer's all over the nation have grown to trust. Company History The company's legacy began in 2008, and it did not take long for word to get out. By providing consistent high levels of customer satisfaction, Safe-Direct Car Shipping earned an A rating from the Better Business Bureau and five out of five stars in Auto Transport reviews. Not only did they continue to provide top level service, they changed the entire landscape of the car shipping industry by offering what no other car shipping company could: A 100% damage free coverage promise, and a no upfront deposit requirement. They put each carrier through a rigorous pre-screening process which now comprises a database of over 4000 drivers. Best of all, they did not charge outrageous fees or include hidden costs. They made the entire car shipping process safe, reliable, and hassle free. So Why Change The Name? Originally, the company wanted a website URL that would simply convey the message that they can do exactly what a customer wants; to ship a car both safely and directly, with no hassle. Ultimately however, the difference in the company name “Safe-Direct Car Shipping”, and the website URL ShipACarDirect.com caused confusion for some customers. That confusion compounded when other companies created similar website and business names in hopes of receiving leads based upon the reputation earned by the real ShipACarDirect.com. To clear this confusion, the business name was changed to match the website URL. The former business name of Safe-Direct Car Shipping, has now been officially and legally changed to “Ship A Car Direct” – matching their website address ShipACarDirect.com Ship A Car Direct has been the top choice in customer satisfaction for years and continues to proudly deliver high quality service with a damage free guarantee. Michael Strickland, owner of Ship A Car Direct explained that the name change was necessary "to create a clear, unified web presence and help insure that customers find the right company in order to receive the best service possible.”

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