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Fuel Efficient Cars Can Save Your Sales Business Money

By Sarah Clark
Learning & Life Columnist

Many sales jobs require a lot of time driving to meet customers. This has become a costly part of any sales-related job, given the rising cost of gas prices. Fortunately, fuel efficient cars are available to cut your gas budget in half.

Rising gas prices can drain the wallet of sales professionals, people whose business involves driving scores or hundreds of miles each day to meet clients. Fortunately, many fuel efficient cars are on the market to help people who drive a lot reduce their dependence on gas.

Fuel Efficient Cars

• Honda In sight 61/66. This gasoline electric hybrid gets great gas mileage but comes with only two seats. Limited seating may not be a problem if you dedicate a car exclusively to sales-related business. If you have children, however, it may not be the most practical choice.
• Toyota Prius 60/51. The Prius is another hybrid car that has received excellent reliability ratings from Consumer Reports Magazine. It also is noted for its roomy interior, given its relatively small size. Prius owners boast about the car's comfortable interior, which may be an important factor for someone who conducts a lot of business from within a car.
• Volkswagen Golf TDI 38/46. The Golf attracts consumers with its quiet, controlled ride and its handsome interior. However, Consumer Reports rates the reliability of the Golf poorly. The New York Times also included the Jetta and New Beetle in this category, both of which share the same mileage rating as the Golf.
• Honda Civic HX 36/44. The HX, like the Civic Hybrid, received strong marks from Consumer Reports in the reliability category and in the overall solid handling, noting road noise and a ride that is a "bit to firm" as potential drawbacks.

Save Your Business Money

Whether you go for a hybrid or a traditional fuel-efficient engine, the costs stemming from your sales business will likely decrease if you drive a car with a good mileage-per-gallon rating. Don't contribute to gas sales more than you have to and give your bottom line a boost.

Sources:

• Consumer Reports Magazine
• The New York Times

About the Author
Sarah Clark is a freelance writer specializing in career development and postsecondary education.

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