As summer rolls in, gas prices are going up. It’s normal, more people are hitting the road for summer getaways, and that means the gas prices go up. We understand it is annoying, but there are a couple of things you can do to help save big on the gas bill. No, there is no magic place where you can get gas for super cheap, but we do have some tips to help you drive more aware which can help you save big! Many of us don’t realize that the way we drive our vehicles can burn more gas, so this week’s blog is dedicated to helping you keep that money in your wallet for things you really want. So check out our tips below and if you have any questions feel free to give us a call or stop in!  

Track Your Mileage In Real-Time

• Knowing what mileage you’re getting in real-time compared to what you got yesterday or even 10 minutes ago is the new way to drive 
• Most newer vehicles have this function and allow you to view it on your virtual cockpit 
• For older cars, you may need to get your knuckles dirty by installing a vacuum gauge, which measures how hard the engine is working, or explore the growing world of DIY fuel-economy electronics

Only Brake When Needed 

• You might find that in traffic, not even stop-and-go traffic, that the pack was constantly speeding up and abruptly slowing down
• Do something different, when everyone starts going give yourself a 10-15 seconds buffer before hitting the gas and accelerating. If timed right you could coast right up to the vehicle in front of you as they are starting again without ever hitting the brakes. 

Drive Like You’re On a Bike 

• When you’re headed uphill, it takes a lot more effort to maintain speed than it does going down, so give the car a break and let yourself lose a few mph on the way up.  Your car burns the most gas when it’s forced into high-load situations, so try to remember what makes biking difficult and make those situations as painless as possible by laying off the gas.

Plan Your Route Ahead Of Time 

• Take the path with fewer stoplights, not as much traffic, and, yes, lower speed limits. Even if you save 0.1 gallons of gas each day, you’ll save more than a hundred dollars per year.

Avoid Rush Hour

• I get it, avoiding rush hour is a lot harder said than done. Most office buildings let out around the same hours and you can’t just sit there till the roads are clear. Well, try alternate routes. It might add a few minutes to your commute but will save you more gas than having to deal with stop-and-go traffic!