Uncle Sam’s Virtual Car Lot
Perhaps you’ve decided your budget will fare better with a more affordable vehicle. The Department of Energy has a great website called fueleconomy.gov that can help you find good candidates to choose from. In addition to the latest news and resources for cheap gas prices and improving fuel efficiency, it also has a section devoted to finding and comparing various makes and models.
Evaluate gas mileage, reliability history (to hold down repair costs) and safety information for new and used cars and trucks – even hybrids. Data extends back to 1985 and covers virtually every make and model, so there’s almost no potential purchase you can’t learn more about. A side-by-side function lets you examine multiple prospects simultaneously. An advance search tool allows you to set parameters for the type of ride you’re looking for and see which models fit. You can take your virtual test drive here and make headway toward getting your fleet in financial order.