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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

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Having a green car can really help you feel better about how your driving habits impact the environment. Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. What About Other Types of Green Cars?

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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

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High gas prices got you down? However, buying a new car isn’t in the cards for me right now, so I have to make due with the one I have. Automobiles cause 51 percent of the carbon monoxide pollution in the air, so it’s important to do what we can to make our cars a little less dirty whenever possible. Change your oil regularly.

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How to Save Money on Transport Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Combine activities to make less trips. Related posts: Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money? How to Save Money on Gas. If you’ve got an appointment or meeting one day, decide if it’s feasible to do your shopping while you’re already out and about so that you’re making one less trip. I would love to hear your ideas.