You probably have an automotive columnist like this in your favourite newspaper: someone who takes questions from readers - usually technical issues - and offers advice in return.
I thought the year-end column from expert for the Ottawa Citizen was particularly interesting. He did a wrap-up of the most common gripes/questions, and guess what was the top reader gripe of 2007...
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How should I cope with high gasoline prices?
There's a reason why the $100 U.S. barrel of crude oil means so much in economic circles. It will quickly bring $100 fuel tank fill-ups for more of us than just pickup and highway tractor drivers.
To keep your transportation budget balanced next year, consider:- downsizing the family fleet,
- carpooling one or two days a week,
- using public transit when possible,
- and slowing down to the speed limit.
Source: http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/...f-b0fbda64fe6b
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I like that 2 of the 3 suggestions are driving tips, but I have to wonder just how many people would actually save money by downsizing their vehicles.
It almost always costs a significant amount of money to trade - and to recoup that expense through fuel savings the difference in consumption between the vehicles needs to be substantial.