I know everybody wants to save gas. Where I live, the prices are inching toward $5 a gallon. I’d do just about anything to save a few bucks on gas right about now, especially since I want to travel this summer. But if you’re like me, beware of some schemes and scams going around that prey on your desire to save gas.
One scam that I read about is an e-mail scam. The subject line of the e-mail reads, “Tired of getting ripped off at the gas pump?” Once you open the e-mail, the sender claims you can save up to 80 cents per gallon. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
Unfortunately, my mom always told me, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” If there was really a way to save almost a dollar for each gallon of gas you buy, don’t you think it would be all over the news?
The only surefire way to save money on gas is to change your driving habits. Start driving slower. When you’re on the highway, try to go 55 mph instead of 75 or 80. Combine all of your errands into one day and make sure you route them strategically. Purchase a new fuel-efficient car from a local Pontiac dealer . Don’t carry any unnecessary weight around in your car. But don’t fall for any “snake oil” schemes that will only take more money out of your pocket. Be smart and you’ll come out ahead.
