Top Tips for Saving on Gas on this Summer’s Road Trip

Want a Better Road Trip? This One Thing Almost Guarantees It

Just when you thought it was safe to take a summer road trip, gas prices hit higher than ever status with no sign of slowing down anytime soon.  If you’ve taken staycations the past two summers because of Covid and you finally thought this was the year for an epic road trip, gas prices may…

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How to Find the Cheapest Gas and Save While You Drive

No one has to tell you that gas prices have skyrocketed to what are in many places record-setting levels. While it appears that prices might be on the way down, with the uncertainty of current world events, who knows if they will ever return to the low prices of 2021. It doesn’t matter if you…

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Hybrid auto costs more affordable

We recently wrote about a question we hear regularly from our clients: Should I buy a hybrid? In this case, our Wilmette client was considering buying a hybrid vehicle but was concerned about the cost of replacing the hybrid battery. And we have good news for that client and other consumers who are considering the move…

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Go green to save money, help the Earth

Green car care

When you think about taking care of the environment, cars and trucks probably don’t jump to the top of your “green” list. But there are a variety of ways that drivers can get on the green bandwagon. Getting your car serviced regularly is one of the most important things you can do to minimize emissions…

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7 tips for saving money at the pump

Gas prices in the Chicago area were at a record high at the beginning of March—$3.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded. Even though they dipped briefly, they are back on the rise. In fact, AAA predicts that Chicago-area drivers could once again be paying the highest prices in the country by late spring. To…

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Save money with these car buying and ownership tips

There are a number of ways to save money, such as not eating out as often and planning “staycations” instead of pricey vacations. But we often overlook a big one: what’s sitting in our driveway or garage. Not only is there the monthly payment for that car, truck, van or motorcycle, there’s also depreciation, fuel,…

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Guard against the guzzle: Gas-saving guidelines

Gas ain’t cheap. Talk about stating the obvious, right? Chicago’s gas prices started the New Year at around $3.55 for a gallon of regular, hit $3.73 mid-January, and then finished the month at $3.60. And within the past week, the price jumped 32 cents a gallon, up to $3.92 in the Chicago area. The national…

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Money Maker: 10 ways to save gas with vehicle maintenance

With gas prices climbing steadily, it’s easy to feel powerless at the pump. But we’re here to show you how to save real dollars—not pennies—by keeping on top of these fuel-robbing basic maintenance items: Time for a tune-up? Worn spark plugs, plug wires, and other faulty ignition parts reduce your car’s ability to clean and…

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9 ways to maximize your fuel economy

If you’ve had sticker shock at the fuel pump lately, rest assured that you’re not alone. Prices at the local pumps are among the highest in the nation, and at $4 per gallon, now’s an ideal time to make sure you’re maximizing your fuel economy. Short of trading in your minivan for a Mini Cooper,…

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