Ways to lower auto expenses

Even with gasoline prices well off their record highs, no one is going to try to tell you that operating your own automobile isn’t a pretty costly enterprise.

Gas is still high enough. Maintenance can be expensive and unreliable. Insurance costs can be prohibitive, particularly if there are young drivers on your tab.

What can you do to limit the damage? Forbes came up with a list of Ten Ways to Lower Auto Expenses.

Here’s a peek:

Find a reliable mechanic

Subscribe to a recall alerts online

Use the Internet

Learn simple maintenance

Carpool

Know your insurance agreement

Avoid erratic driving

Forget the 3,000-mile rule

Keep your car longer

Pay off your loan

To read more about these potential money-savers, visit Forbes.