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April 22, 2009

Car Free and Loving It

Crystal-City-Arlington-VA-7357 I moved to Crystal City from Myrtle Beach, SC in late May of 2007. I paid to insure, garage, and maintain my car for 13 months before finally ridding myself of the hassle, as I drove a total of 600 miles in the 13 months! I've now been without for 10 months at the end of the month and LOVE IT!!!!

Even though I no longer have my car, alternatives abound in the area when the need does arise to drive. Between renting at Reagan National Airport & Zipcars I am completely covered.

Not only have I saved money, I've also significantly reduced my carbon footprint!

Rob Padowski, Arlington, VA

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