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    Buying a New Car
    Posted by Kevin McCann, 3/19/2009 1:05 AM.
    Buying A New Car A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold in the United States is $28,400. That’s why it’s important to know how to make a smart deal. Buying Your New Car Think about what car model and options you want and how much you’re willing to spend. Do some research. You’ll be less likely to feel pressured into making a hasty or expensive decision...
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    Buying a Used Car
    Posted by Kevin McCann, 3/19/2009 1:04 AM.
    Buying A Used Car "I can’t wait to get my own car." Sound familiar? Before you start shopping for a used car with a teenager you know, do some homework. It may save you serious money. Consider driving habits, what the car will be used for, and your budget. Research models, options, costs, repair records, safety tests, and mileage through libraries, book stores, and web sites. Cash or Credit? Once you’ve settled on a particular car, you have two payment options: paying in full or financing...
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    Alternative Fueled Vehicles and Alternative Vehicle
    Posted by Kevin McCann, 3/19/2009 1:02 AM.
    Consider the Alternatives: Alternative Fueled Vehicles and Alternative Vehicle Fuels   Driving a car fueled by something other than gasoline or diesel fuel is no longer the stuff of science fiction. In addition to conventional gasoline and diesel fuel, reformulated — cleaner — gasoline and alternative fuels now are sold in many parts of the country. Alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and electricity produce fewer tail pipe poll...
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    Your Car and Clean Air: What YOU Can Do to Reduce Pollution
    Posted by Kevin McCann, 3/19/2009 12:59 AM.
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has prepared this fact sheet to answer some of the most common questions about reducing emissions from private vehicles. This is an important concern, as cars are a major source of air pollution in the United States. Vehicle emissions contribute to health and environmental problems such as urban smog, air toxics, and global warming. Yet individual driving habits make a big difference in the amount of pollution a car produces. Three easy things you can do ...
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    Carpool Tips & Etiquette
    Posted by Kevin McCann, 3/18/2009 11:58 PM.
    Carpool Tips   Review these guidelines to get the most out of carpooling.   Contact everyone on your match list. Call all commuters who live and work or attend school near you and have similar work or school hours, even if they have not selected the catagory you're looking for (e.g., drive only, share driving, ride only). Negotiate with your prospective partners to see how much flexibility they have. Cover the basics. In making your carpool ar...
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    Tips For Successful Carpooling
    Posted by Kevin McCann, 3/18/2009 9:20 PM.
    Tips For Successful Carpooling   Determine your route and schedule. Establish the morning pickup point(s) and designate a place(s) to meet for the trip home. Draw up a schedule for driving responsibilities. If all members of your carpool alternate driving, decide among yourselves if you want to alternate on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Establish a method for reimbursing driving expenses. Is all members of your carpool do not share the dr...

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In 2008, the average cost of driving is 54.1 cents per mile for a vehicle driven 15,000 miles annually. (Source: AAA)

That's over $8,100 per year.
 
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