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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Why carry around all that extra weight, which not only costs you more in fuel but also more wear on your engine. Shut the car off. Buy fuel-efficient tires. Remove the roof rack.

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Go Green and Save Money by Picking the Right Car

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. litre petrol version of the popular Ford Focus for instance has an average fuel consumption figure of 47.9 The latest 1.6