My Story of Owning a CNG Car.

By Melanie Henage

At the beginning of 2008 the average price of gas was about $3 a gallon, and we all saw how the prices skyrocketed from there nearing $5 a gallon nation-wide. If you were like most people, looking for an alternative fuel to gasoline was sounding like a good idea. But I was fine, and it was because I had already invested in a CNG car and was getting on average $0.75 a gallon equivalent.

We took advantage of the great gas prices we could get while most everyone else was conserving or paying loads of money on their gas. During the summer of 2008 my husband and I took trips to Las Vegas, Nevada, Arches National Park, Utah, Los Angeles, California, Boise, Idaho and many others. Gas prices weren't an issue because we were paying 3-4 times less for natural gas than regular gas. Plus, almost everywhere we went there were natural gas stations where we could fill up our CNG car. A good example of this is in the summer time we took a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. From Provo, Utah to Las Vegas it is about 380 miles. With gas prices being around $3.75, this trip would have cost us $120.00. Instead of paying that price, we took our natural gas car with the natural gas price being $0.87 gallon equivalent, and the trip cost us $30.00. We could spend money in Vegas and have some fun instead of spending money on gas to get there.

As the fall of 2008 approached, gas prices were still enormously high. Funds were looking slim as my husband and I started our semester of college. With my husband starting his own businesses, and me doing my student teaching and not working, neither one of us would be making much income for the upcoming semester. On top of everything else, gas prices were at their record high, and I would be driving 30 miles to and from my school for student teaching. Our saving grace at this time " our CNG car. It's not a Ferrari or Mercedes, but it became our star commuter car. While other classmates carpooled to their schools, having to wait for each other and coordinate schedules, I enjoyed driving myself and going where I wanted, whenever I wanted.

While we would normally be paying over $200 a month for fuel, our CNG car was costing us about $40 a month. Having an extra $160 a month during that time was a real blessing to us. Even though our income has really improved since then, having those extra savings every time I fill up my car is great. Especially when I know that I am doing my part in polluting less.

If I was to answer my smartest purchase over the last few years it would definitely be my CNG car. It saves money, especially when I needed it most, and it has helped keep our planet a little cheaper. Not to mention that it is a domestic alternative fuel, that we don't have to rely on other countries for. It constantly perplexes me why more people don't invest in CNG cars like we did. But I guess until more people catch on, I'll just keep saving a lot of money at the pump. - 21392

About the Author:

I've been using CNG cars for a couple years now, my husband's family has been using them for much longer. There are many ways to go about purchasing a CNG car. There are used and new cars, you can also get your current car converted (costs around $6K). Also, coming the fuel efficient car market soon is the American Roadster, it get 70 mpg and runs on CNG. Reserve it soon though.

Mistakes That Negatively Affect Your Texas Car Insurance Quotes

By Ricardo Liguriano

If you were hit by a car who was speeding and on your side of the road you would want him to be responsible for the costs. In the state of Texas, the driver is required by law to have coverage for accidents that are their fault. They must have liability insurance to pay for the other driver's medical bills, damage done to the car, damage done to any property and wages lost for time out of work as a result. Instead of paying these costs out of pocket, drivers utilize the services of insurance companies.

To find texas car insurance quotes for liability insurance alone you can search the Internet or contact any of the companies that cover your area. It is much cheaper than getting full coverage but here's why.

If you used a loan to pay for your vehicle or were financed by a company, your vehicle has a lien on it. Finance companies who have a lien against your vehicle will also require that you carry collision insurance as well. This will cover the damage to your vehicle in the event of an accident that you are responsible for.

There are also additional elements to insurance that go beyond just the vehicle coverage. There is Personal Injury Protection commonly referred to as PIP. Regardless of who's fault the accident is, everyone in the vehicle will be covered. Medical Payments Coverage is another optional element for coverage. This will pay medical costs in entirety, including the funeral costs if any, of those in your vehicle regardless of who's fault the accident is.

The texas car insurance quotes also depend on your driving record and auto insurance history. The more tickets you have had in your history, the more points you have against your license, the more times you had a lapse in payment all causes your premium to increase.

Because the state mandates you have insurance you should make every attempt to avoid making the aforementioned mistakes. They can be costly as well as pose a difficulty for obtaining insurance at all. Doing an online search for texas car insurance quotes will direct you to companies that are willing to provide you with insurance and at what rate.

To reduce your premium rate your insurance company might allow you take a defensive driving course if your high risk factor is a result of a poor driving record. - 21392

About the Author:

Ricardo Liguriano is a professional author who specializes in how to get an http://www.quotenoodle.com and performance car insurance quotes.

Why Own A Motor Scooter?

By Steven Michael Mihajlov

Besides the obvious gas savings a motor scooter provides, you might be pleasantly surprised with the many benefits of owning a scooter. Moped scooters come in a variety of styles and sizes and are a great alternative to getting around town and doing errands quickly.

Kids love the motor scooter mostly because they are so easy to ride and operate. No need to learn how to shift gears, just turn the throttle on the handle and off you go. Motorcycles are heavy and much more challenging to ride. Many 50cc Scooters do not require drivers permits in some states, allowing more young adults and kids to ride.

Scooters are very popular around the world because they are so economical. This benefits many today due to our challenging economic times. The cost of owning a motor scooter depends on many factors. Size, style, quality provides the price differences. You can find quality beginning models around $1000.

Gas savings though out the year is another benefit of owning a motor scooter. It can be very difficult to find a car which averages over 30 mpg, while most scooters can get over 80 mpg. The annual gas savings alone can provide the extra money needed for those unexpected bills.

Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved moped scooters to use on roads. This is a nice benefit since now motor scooters can be driven on the street. With the Dot and EPA approval, mopeds are street legal and meet their strict standards in all 50 states. However, since many scooters can not travel fast, it is a good idea to stay off the interstate or highway.

Saving time and money, and enjoying your ride around town are just a sample of the benefits of owning motor scooters Become the envy of your friends and check out the new craze in traveling, scootering. - 21392

About the Author:

Steven M. Mihajlov is a writer and a scooter enthusiast. He loves scooters because they are easy to ride and they assist Americans in dealing with the economic crisis. For more information on Motor Scooters, visit 50cc Scooters USA now

Why Electric Motor Scooters Continue to Dominate the Market

By Mike Scott

Scooters can be said to have made commuting for millions of people suddenly much easier. During the latter phase of the 19th century, when factories were coming up and thousands of people were commuting from the world's rural localities into the cities, the problem of getting to and from work had to be addressed. The Far East which was just now entering into the industrialized realm, found that they had to find a way to commute. Scooters were the answer. These quickly evolved into the different types that we known today.

Today's major cities in the world have ab acute traffic problem. There are too many cars and too many people trying to get to work and school all at the same time. In places like Jakarta and Calcutta, or others like Mexico City, this problem can be acute. It is therefore not uncommon to see hundreds of scooters in the cities' streets.

Early scooters were foot powered but today's versions are either electric powered or gas powered. The foot powered ones are still in existence but are used more for recreational purposes rather than commuting. For longer distances and for more reliable performance, electric scooters are ideal. These are also used for recreational purposes as well in many parts of the US.

Electric scooters work by means of a battery-powered engine which is mounted inside the hull of the cycle. There is ample leg room at the center of the bike and the handle bars are not as pronounced as their counterparts the regular motor cycles.

The scooters have become very popular in many parts of the world. One of the reasons is because people are looking for alternative ways of saving money on motor fuel. It is not a secret that gasoline and petrol prices have been escalating in recent times. This has caused undue financial stress on many workers especially middle income workers. The result has been fewer motor sales and fewer commutes using motor cars. Other have been looking for alternative ways to save on gasoline. One of these ways has been to get electric scooters.

Electric scooters have become very efficient and easy to maintain. Unlike the motor car, the cost of maintaining an electric engine is significantly lower than that of a motor car. It is not unheard of for a motor vehicle repair bill to reach astronomical heights. A $500 to $3000 repair bill is not uncommon. These numbers are unheard of with an electric scooter.

In the US, electric scooters have also become somewhat of a fad. From teens to grown ups, the scooters have become an excellent recreational item. During summer months when the weather permits, the scooters can become great ways of moving small to medium distances. Whether it is at the beach or around your local neighborhood, the scooters are spotted by kids and teens alike. In the past, scooters were relegated to the elderly who would use them for small distance commuting. It is still a great way for disabled people to get around. - 21392

About the Author:

Author is writer and regular contributor to Motor Scooters, a website with resources and information to help you find the right Lambretta Motor Scooter.

Finding Orlando Used Cars Made Easy

By Andrea Hardaway

Finding Orlando used cars has never been easier thanks to the internet. Of course, not everything about finding cars online is simple. If you know the trick, though, you can find Orlando used cars easily. It is all about knowing where to look.

There are several ways you can search for certified used cars. You can do a search using one of the search engines, but that will result in pages and pages of information, much of which is not going to help you. Instead of finding what you want you are more likely to spend time clicking through pages that offer general information about cars, but no cars for sell.

An alternative option is to find websites that advertise certified used cars. While this is far more likely to help you out, you still will lose time trying to find cars in your local area. After all, you probably do not want to travel to Denver just to purchase a car. You want Orlando used cars that are located in Central Florida.

That brings us to the best solution - a website that only lists cars in the Orlando area. A specialized site like this is the best place to look for certified used cars, or any car you want to buy. All cars will be in your local area, and you wont have to worry about find a car you love and finding out that its located on the other side of the country.

You may question why you should go online to look for a car in the first place. That is actually quite simple. Going online to search for Orlando certified used cars allow you to search for a car at a time that is convenient for you (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). It also allows you to compare local cars prices. Whats more, you get to see a range of cars from all over the Orlando area.

If you were to try to see the volume of cars you see online in person, you could spend days or even weeks trying to see them all. In that time many would be sold right out from underneath you or you might waste time running all over only to find nobody has what you want.

By using an online source that features only local used cars, you will save time. You will also find it is less stressful to shop this way. Instead of running all around you can find just the cars that you are really interested in. Then you can go check them out in person. It is just, generally, a better option in finding a car.

Part of the difficulty in finding Orlando used cars is the searching. It can be hard to find good certified used cars or even just a used car that meets your standards. If you use an online local resource to search for cars you will find the right car for you in a fast, simple way. It will take most of the struggle out of car buying and you may even find car shopping online to be a fun experience. - 21392

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OrlandoHasCars.com is the best online resource to finding used car in orlando fl, Florida.