Winter Gas Saving Tips

Oct. 29, 2011, 1:54 a.m.

I just wrapped up interviews for the book with the Toronto Star's moneyville.ca and the CAA Magazine. Their articles were all about "Winter Driving Tips" to save gas. There's a ton of them that I shared, but one of the most important related to your car's front windshield "defroster". This system uses the air conditioner to clear your windshield of ice and frost. All very good and safe, but you must remember to turn it off as soon as the job is done. Many people drive around with this turned on for the ENTIRE Winter! So their car is working 20% harder to power the air con which powers the defroster. What an unnecessary waste of fuel.

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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