Buy a New Car and Save on Gas

1. Buy a smarter vehicle

When buying your next new car, consider buying a hybrid vehicle to save on the cost of gasoline. You may find yourself on a waiting list waiting for the first available hybrid but the wait will be well worth it.

The Toyota Prius is one of the most sought vehicles of the year. In the coming years the hybrid will become more available and will be more affordable than it is at this point.

2. EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

Fuel economy ratings will help you to make an informed decision when it comes to buying your next car. This is a great way to save money at the pumps by being as informed as you possibly can about your next car purchase.

When you are looking around for your new car many car dealers will be offering you this type of information for the particular car that they want to sell.

Make sure that you make your own decision when it comes to determining what vehicle is best for you and your family.

3. Choose a fuel efficient vehicle

With the information provided to you by the EPA you can make a wise choice when it comes to buying your next car. There are many guides out there to help you with your decision.

Never make a rush decision when you are buying your car or truck. Take your time and make sure that you comparison shop to make sure that you are getting the best deal that you can.

Most of the newer cars that are being produced these days are highly fuel efficient so you can be assured that you will be making the right choice no matter what type of car that you buy.

It will all come down to what car is best for you and which one appeals to you the most. By using consumer guides you can see which cars are the most popular on the market today.

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/choosing.shtml

When you are purchasing a vehicle here are some things that you should keep in mind if you are thinking about fuel efficiency:

•  Buy a smaller vehicle that will meet your needs in the city. If you want a larger vehicle, that you won't be using on a daily basis, you might want to think about leasing one.

•  Consider putting yourself on the waiting list of the ever popular hybrid car. The amount of money that you'll save in fuel costs will pay off in a short amount of time.

•  Choose fewer of the “power” options that you are offered when you buy your new car. These power options include air conditioning, power windows, and automatic transmission.

•  Buy a two wheel drive if you have no real need for a four wheel drive vehicle.

5. Tax deduction

The government will pay you if you are willing to become more environmentally friendly and want to conserve gas.

The owner of an IRS certified hybrid car is able to deduct $2,000 in the year that the car was first purchased and used.

The cars that qualify under the current law are:

•  Toyota Prius (model years 2001-2004)

•  Honda Insight (model years 2000-2004)

•  Honda Civic Hybrid (model years 2003 and 2004).

Take advantage of these tax deductions if you are buying a hybrid car or are planning to buy one in the future months.