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Hitting the highway

Is the rising cost of gas causing you to second-guess your summer travel plans? There's not much you can do to make fuel costs go down, but there are ways to be more fuel-efficient and to stretch your vacation budget. Here are some cost-cutting tips for better car and wallet mileage.

 
Cross-country savings
 Vacation prep for your vehicle
Before driving away, check the brakes, wipers and tire pressure to make sure your car's ready for the road.
Plus: How to pack a roadside emergency kit
Also: 5 frugal ways to arrive alive
  
 

Cut fuel expenses
Save money on gas with proper maintenance and good driving habits.
Plus: Will driving to a cheaper gas station save you money?

 

Maneuvering through motoring myths or maxims
Quit believing in hearsay and find out which old mechanics' tales are true.

 
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Drive America on the cheap
Get to your holiday destination and have someone pay for your trip with a drive-away car service.
 
Hurray for free roadside assistance!
Check with your credit card company or cell phone provider if you're eligible for travel perks.
 
A suitcase full of money-saving travel tips
14 ways to stretch out your vacation dollars.
 
 

 

 
-- Posted: June 3, 2004
   

 

 
 

 

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