Consolidate trips to destinations that are near one another. Sit down and examining how many regular car trips you make in a week. Make a list of things that need to be done using your car. Most of these things can be saved to do on only one day of the week. By careful consolidation car trip planning you should be able to decrease the number of trips by one-half.
Most people use a vehicle on a weekly basis just to do their banking and go shopping.
Consider doing your shopping and banking on the Internet. Once you arrive, park and walk between destinations. Save errands for one afternoon and plan your trip so you don't retrace your route. Drive your car wisely and maintain it properly. The way you drive and take care of your car can make a big difference in your gas mileage.