We’re all desperate to save money on gas these days. We shop for the lowest prices, follow the news, combine trips, walk more. But for many of us, especially Realtors, dealing with the gas crunch is unavoidable. Not every house you sell is going to be in your neighborhood, not every house a client wants to see is down the street. They want the city, they want the suburbs, they want to see that charmer in a neighboring town. So if you’re a Realtor that wants to sell houses, you do what you have to do – you drive. Fortunately there are four simple ways to make your gas go farther while you motor around.
Four Simple Ways to Save Gas While you Drive
1. The single best way to save money on gas is so simple you probably haven’t even considered it.
It’s this: SLOW DOWN
Slowing down and (gasp) driving the speed limit is the most effective way to get maximum fuel efficiency from your traveling tin can. It simply takes more energy to travel at a higher speed. Increased wind resistance and inefficient fuel consumption are two ways that speed eats into your gas tank. The additional wear and tear on your car also eats into your...