Saving Gas by Driving Safely

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Budget Brakes has always encouraged drivers to drive safely for obvious reasons, but did you know that driving safely can help you save gas? Budget Brakes knows the importance of saving money on gas, as well as being safe on the road. This is why Budget Brakes encourages all drivers to drive safely while they are in their vehicles.

As we know at Budget Brakes, one of the main ways that driving safely saves gas is by avoiding excessive acceleration. At Budget Brakes, we want drivers to know that excessive acceleration is not only unsafe, but it negatively affects gas mileage. Budget Brakes urges all drivers to accelerate at a normal and safe speed to promote safety and save gas.

At Budget Brakes, we know that keeping your vehicle maintained is also part of driving safely. Budget Brakes also knows that properly maintained vehicles get much better gas mileage than vehicles that are not maintained. Budget Brakes wants drivers to know that keeping tires properly inflated keeps you safe on the road while keeping your gas mileage where it should be. Budget Brakes encourages drivers to keep their vehicle properly maintained to help with gas mileage.

Differences in Available Hybrid Models

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Budget Brakes wants drivers to know that not all hybrid cars are alike. If you are shopping for a hybrid vehicle, Budget Brakes wants you to know that it is important to know the differences in the hybrid models. At Budget Brakes, we encourage all drivers to learn more about the different hybrid models before choosing the one they wish to purchase.

At Budget Brakes, we know that drivers want to get the most out of their vehicles, and this is why many Budget Brakes customers are switching to hybrids. So, which model is right for you? Budget Brakes recommends that you choose a proper-sized vehicle first. After you have chosen which size is right for you, Budget Brakes recommends that you choose a vehicle with the best gas mileage that fits all of your needs.

As we know at Budget Brakes, the smaller the vehicle is, the better the gas mileage it gets, and hybrids are no exception. This is why Budget Brakes recommends that drivers buy only the space they need, rather than buying a larger vehicle than they need. This allows drivers to save more money on gas, which is very important, as we know at Budget Brakes.

Driving a Hybrid Car to Save Gas

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

At Budget Brakes, we know how important it is for drivers to save money. With the high prices of gas, a hybrid car can be a great investment for some drivers. Budget Brakes knows that hybrid cars use much less gas which saves drivers money by cutting their need for gasoline. Budget Brakes encourages drivers who wish to cut down on gas costs to consider driving a hybrid car.

Many Budget Brakes customers are concerned about their car’s MPG. As we know at Budget Brakes, most hybrid cars allow drivers to get between 20 and 30 extra miles to the gallon compared to non-hybrid vehicles. Hybrid vehicles do this by using a combination of electricity and gasoline, rather than gasoline alone. As we know firsthand at Budget Brakes, hybrid cars are able to get anywhere from 50 to 100 miles per gallon, making them ideal for many Budget Brakes customers.

Some Budget Brakes customers drive hybrid vehicles to cut down on pollution. Budget Brakes encourages drivers who are concerned about their effect on the environment to drive hybrid cars, as they greatly reduce the pollution you create when driving your car. Budget Brakes wants drivers to know that hybrid cars can save them money, as well as cut down on pollution.

Budget Brakes Reminds Drivers of the Importance of “Gentle” Driving

Friday, April 22, 2011

At Budget Brakes, we know that there are a number of factors that affect the performance and longevity of your vehicle, but did you know the way your drive can be harmful to your vehicle? “Gentle” driving is a great way to increase the overall life of your vehicle, and this is why Budget Brakes encourages all drivers to practice gentle driving.

As we know at Budget Brakes, drivers who drive more aggressively are more than likely to need a new car much sooner than those who practice gentle driving. If you accelerate very quickly every time you go from a stopped position, you can cause harm to your vehicle. Instead, try to gradually accelerate so that you do not put too much stress on your car’s engine. As we know firsthand at Budget Brakes, excessive acceleration can also harm your vehicle’s brakes and tires by causing them to wear earlier than they normally would.

Budget Brakes would like to remind all drivers to drive “gently” as much as possible to make sure their vehicles last as long as possible.

Budget Brakes Tips: Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle

Thursday, April 14, 2011

At Budget Brakes, we know just how important vehicle maintenance can be. Taking proper care of your vehicle can make it last years longer than it normally would, and of course, that can save you a lot of money. Budget Brakes would like to encourage drivers to keep their vehicle properly maintained by following these Budget Brakes tips.

-Get your vehicle inspected regularly for problems (Budget Brakes offers free brake inspections)
-Keep proper air pressure in each tire
-Change your vehicle’s oil on time
-Watch, listen, and feel for any unusual sounds, jerks, or warning lights
-Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible if there are problems

Following these Budget Brakes tips can help drivers properly maintain their vehicles, and doing so will increase the performance of the vehicle, as well as its overall lifetime.

Vehicle Maintenance is Part of Defensive Driving

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Many drivers think defensive driving only happens while they are driving their vehicle. At Budget Brakes, we want drivers to know that vehicle maintenance is definitely a part of defensive driving. Defensive driving means making sure that you are able to avoid an accident as much as humanly possible. It only makes sense that keeping your vehicle properly maintained can help you accomplish this. Budget Brakes reminds drivers to keep their vehicle properly maintained as part of defensive driving.

At Budget Brakes, we have seen many vehicles that have caused accidents due to lack of maintenance. A vehicle that lacks maintenance is much more likely to be the cause of an accident, especially when the brakes or tires need service. At Budget Brakes, we offer drivers a free inspection to check for problems like these. Drivers who have their vehicles checked often at Budget Brakes are much less likely to have an accident due to vehicle maintenance problems. This is why Budget Brakes strongly encourages drivers to get their vehicles checked often for problems that could cause accidents.

Communicating with Other Drivers

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

At Budget Brakes, we want to stress the importance of communicating with other drivers while on the road. This is one of the most important parts of defensive driving. The only way other drivers know what you are going to do is by looking at your vehicle. This is why all vehicles are equipped with horns, brake lights, and turn signals. Budget Brakes encourages drivers to keep all of their vehicles’ signals in working condition to increase safety while behind the wheel.

We know firsthand at Budget Brakes that many accidents are caused by lack of communication between drivers. Budget Brakes wants drivers to known that this can be avoided by using turning signals every time you plan to turn, as well as making sure the brake lights, hazard lights, and horn all work properly.

Budget Brakes also wants to remind all drivers that the only way other drivers can tell whether you are turning, slowing down or stopping, or having vehicle problems is if all of your vehicle’s signals are in good condition. At Budget Brakes, we want all drivers to know that properly communicating with other drivers is an important part of defensive driving and lowers the risk of having an accident.