Tips and Tricks to Land a Hybrid

July 11, 2008— -- If you have your heart set on a hybrid, be prepared to plunk down a deposit without even test driving one and then sit on a waiting list for two to six months.

Still, there are a few things you can do to get your hands on one of these fuel-efficient cars as gas prices rise.

For more on Elisabeth Leamy's hunt for a hybrid, click here.