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From Christine & Scott Gable, Former About.com Guide to Hybrid Cars & Alt Fuels

Bite into these Car Buying Tips

Friday January 5, 2007
Unfortunately it’s not as simple as strolling through the aisles of the grocery store grabbing a jar of this or a can of that. Buying a car—any new car—requires a heck of a lot of big and little decisions. And buying an alternative fuel vehicle just adds a few more.

When you grab your calculator to crunch all the numbers on your purchase, be sure to consult your inner calculator too. You know, we’re thinking of the intangibles that affect you—and everyone—long after the ink on your check has dried: like emissions, resources used, even resources needed to maintain and keep those four wheels spinnin’ . . . all those pocket change grabbers. Check out our latest food for thought.

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