[header] How to reduce transportation costs [title] Downsize to a more fuel efficient vehicle. [step] Trade in your truck, suv, or sporty show car for a more sensible model. One of the biggest benefits of compact cars is that they typically enjoy far better mileage than oversized gas-guzzlers. 
What you sacrifice in flash or legroom, you'll make up for on your monthly fuel expenditure. [substeps] Restricting your search to slightly used cars (less than about five years old) can help you save hundreds more on your initial purchase while ensuring that you get a vehicle that runs the way it's supposed to.