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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If your car has a roof rack and you don’t use it, why not take it off? It’s just creating drag which reduces your fuel economy. Nothing helps a car run better than when it is properly maintained. Remove the roof rack. Maintain your vehicle.

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Go Green and Save Money by Picking the Right Car

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, things are much more difficult now as the running costs required to keep a car on the road are escalating out of control. A survey conducted by the MoneySupermarket.com car insurance division revealed that 65% of motorists will consider fuel economy and basic running costs the next time they purchase a new vehicle.