{"id":996,"date":"2022-12-28T19:39:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T19:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/7-tips-to-save-money-on-car-expenses\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:33:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:33:15","slug":"7-tips-to-save-money-on-car-expenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/blog\/article\/7-tips-to-save-money-on-car-expenses\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Save Money On Car Expenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single-hero is-style-theme-subtle-light has-backgrounds-subtle-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center l-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1f86b309 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-hero__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4fd459e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);\" class=\"theme-color-secondary t-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2022-12-28T19:39:13+00:00\">December, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-display-x-large-font-size\">7 Tips to Save Money On Car Expenses<\/h1>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/blog\/article\/category\/budgeting\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"cat-item\"><i class=\"cat-item__color cat-item__color--green\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"cat-item__label\">Budgeting<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a209ae40 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-hero__media has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-587a7eb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"is-style-image-featured s-aspect-ratio-1-1 wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg 7596w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/save-on-car-costs.jpg?resize=1619,1080 1619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-ways-to-reduce-car-costs\"><strong>7 <\/strong><strong>Ways to Reduce Car Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of a car itself is only the beginning of your car expenses. Between gas costs, auto insurance and upkeep, owning a car can cost upwards of $10,000 per year for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/loans\/auto-loans\/total-cost-owning-car\">Americans<sup>4<\/sup><\/a>. However, by adjusting your habits, you can reduce car costs and use those hard-earned dollars somewhere else in your budget. Here are some ways you can lower the cost of car ownership.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><\/strong><strong>1. Stay Under the Speed Limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that being a more attentive driver can save you a lot of cash? Rapid acceleration and braking are not only unsafe, but they use up your gas faster. Next time you have the urge to speed, remember that every 5 mph you drive over 50 mph is like paying an extra 18 cents per gallon of <a href=\"https:\/\/afdc.energy.gov\/conserve\/behavior_techniques.html#:~:text=For%20light%2Dduty%20vehicles%2C%20for,by%207%25%E2%80%9314%25\">gas<\/a><sup>1<\/sup>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Compare Gas Prices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take an extra minute to look at the prices of nearby gas stations. Apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com\/\">GasBuddy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/\">Waze<\/a> will show prices at gas stations on your commute to help get you the best deal without going out of your way.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Don\u2019t Skip on Vehicle Maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor car repairs like rotating your tires and replacing your brake pads can seem like an inconvenience and an unnecessary cost, which is why many people hold off on routine car maintenance. But the truth is that regular maintenance can make your car last a lot longer. It won\u2019t be cheap to replace your car or pay repair costs if it breaks down, so save yourself a major headache in the future by taking care of maintenance now.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Plan Your Route<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need to drive somewhere, make the most of your miles. Combine trips by going to stores near each other and plan to run errands when you\u2019re already out of the house. This will cut down on the amount of driving you do and save you money on gas over time.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Don\u2019t Idle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever heard that restarting your car burns more fuel than idling for a few minutes, consider that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edf.org\/attention-drivers-turn-your-idling-engines\">myth busted.<sup>2<\/sup><\/a> In fact, turning off your car and restarting it wastes less fuel than letting it idle for 10 seconds or more. Next time you\u2019re waiting for someone, switch off your engine. It will lower your long-term vehicle expenses by saving you gas and protecting your car\u2019s engine and battery.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Keep Your Tires Inflated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your tire pressure is too low or too high, driving becomes more dangerous. Your tires wear down quicker, your car wastes more gas and you\u2019re at a higher risk of a blowout. Get more life out of your tires and put some gas money back in your pocket by checking your tire pressure once a month. All you need is a tire pressure gauge, which you can buy for as little as $5.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Compare Insurance Quotes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping around for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/blog\/article\/6-ways-to-save-on-car-insurance\">car insurance<\/a> quotes won\u2019t take you long, but it can save you a lot of money. Besides the price, you\u2019ll want to consider the insurance company\u2019s reputation and the services they offer<sup>3<\/sup>. Choosing a higher deductible will also lower your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.org\/article\/how-can-i-save-money-auto-insurance\">premium<sup>3<\/sup><\/a>. Just be sure you can afford the deductible amount if you do have an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/location\/\">Find a LendNation location<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/afdc.energy.gov\/conserve\/behavior_techniques.html\">https:\/\/afdc.energy.gov\/conserve\/behavior_techniques.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edf.org\/attention-drivers-turn-your-idling-engines\">https:\/\/www.edf.org\/attention-drivers-turn-your-idling-engines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.org\/article\/how-can-i-save-money-auto-insurance\">https:\/\/www.iii.org\/article\/how-can-i-save-money-auto-insurance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/loans\/auto-loans\/total-cost-owning-car\">https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/loans\/auto-loans\/total-cost-owning-car<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group 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