Stop Speeding Start Saving

Oct. 24, 2011, 10:15 a.m.

One of the biggest ways to reduce your gas bill is to stop speeding. On the highway, 93 km/h is the most fuel-efficient speed to drive. For every 10 km/h that you drive over this limit, you are burning up an extra 10% of your expensive fuel. The average speed on the highway seems to be around 113 km/h so every car is wasting 20% extra gas. But the speeding concept continues in city driving as well. Jack-rabbit starts, racing between red lights, and flying down backstreets to 'make up time' all can eat up an extra 15% of your car's gas. Most people speed because they are late. Plan ahead and leave early, then you won't have to speed.

Gas Saving Tip:

Go to Gas Buddy to find the lowest gas prices!


Critical Acclaim

"A comprehensive and timely guide to save your money."

- Matt Galloway, Host, CBC Radio's "Metro Morning"

"If you want to cut your fuel bill, Jim Davidson's book has 75 ways to help you."

- John Tory, Host, NewsTalk 1010's "Live Drive"

"I thought I'd try using some of it's advice to save some money... That's the second most frugal I've ever been on four wheels. Remarkable."

- Mark Richardson, Editor, Toronto Star's "Wheels Section"

"What a clean and green book!"

- Beverly Thomson, Host, CTV's "Canada AM"

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- Gordon Powers, MSN Money


About the Book

With gas prices at record levels, everyone is looking for ways to help save money at the pump. An indispensable guide, 75 Ways to Save Gas is packed with simple and easy-to-do tips to increase the fuel efficiency of your vehicle and lighten your environmental footprint at the same time.

For example, did you know that under-inflated tires can burn up to 12% more fuel? Or that driving 20 kms over the speed limit on the highway can increase your fuel consumption by up to 20%?

If you want to save money, this is required reading before your next road trip.

Jim Davidson is the President and Founder of Car$mart Inc., a Toronto-based car brokerage firm.

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