How to Live Well Without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe Easier, and Get More Mileage Out of Life
• The first practical, accessible, and sensible guide to   living in North America without owning a car. • Exposes the true costs of car ownership and shows how    getting rid of your car can simplify your life and put    you on the road to financial freedom. • Packed with realistic, economical alternatives to owning    a car, including chapters on carsharing, carpooling, and    even car-free dating. • Includes more than 100 real-world tips, strategies, and    success stories from people who are happily car-free    or "car-lite," from cities to suburbs. • According to a 2004 American Automobile Association     study, the average American spends $8,410 per year   (roughly $700 per month) to own a vehicle.