pt. 1: Why you're better off not owning a car. The car-free way to financial freedom
The true financial costs of owning your car
The quality-of-life costs of owning a car
The environmental costs of cars
But can you really live without a car?
From car-dependent to car-free: my story
Okay, but I'm still not ready to give up my car
pt. 2: Getting to work without a car. Car-free commuting: it's easier than you think
Should you move closer to where you work?
Carpooling and ridesharing
Wardrobe, appearance, and grooming
pt. 3: Non-work transportation. General strategies for non-work transportation
Make your errands come to you
The miracle of car sharing
Friends, relatives, and coworkers
Socializing and dating without a car
Special situations require creativity
pt. 4: Living well without a car. Try going car-free for one week
Taking the plunge: getting rid of your car
The payoff: a richer, healthier, less stressed life
Giving back: what to do with that extra time and money
Advice for two- and three-car families