BOSTON -- A local car dealership is going the extra mile to help its employees save money during their daily commutes.

NewsCenter 5's Pam Cross reported that A.J. DeAmicis starts working at 6:30 a.m. at Lexus of Northborough. George Rooney begins at 8 a.m. The two co-workers live in Townsend and Pepperell and now carpool because their employer was willing to be flexible with start times.

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"They pretty much allowed us to change our hours so we can carpool at least four days a week. And we're saving a lot of money in gas -- probably about $200 a month," DeAmicis said.

The luxury car dealership has 53 employees, and some travel long distances to get to work.

"We have them coming from Newport, R.I. -- two from the New Hampshire area," said Gene Robbins, of Lexus of Northborough.

Managers did the math and offered to adjust.

"And on a monthly basis it can save as much as $400 or $500, which is a car payment with the insurance," Robbins said.

Nationwide, 75 percent of commuters drive alone. It's worse in Massachusetts. According to census data, only 9 percent arrange carpools.

You don't have to convince Dave Demers. He's arranged carpooling with a co-worker and said it's a matter of dollars and sense.

"I used to average about $220 a month in gas. Just last month it was $362," Demers said.

While his employer wants to keep staffers satisfied and working hard, he's looking at the overall budget.

"It's not just gasoline. Home heating is going up, so if I can save money with this, I can afford to heat my house during winter," Demers said.

Some carpoolers vow that even if gas prices eventually come down they'll continue to share the ride.