The benefits of buying a preowned vehicle (2024)

“You’re only as young as the last time you changed your mind.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, April 19, 2024 — You’re competitive, you have faith in yourself, and you’re multitalented. You love a challenge. This year your focus will be on work and building or constructing something. What you build might be external, or it could be an internal structure. Phy…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a 3 mm piece of shrapnel lodged in my skull bone. This is a result of military action back in 1967. A recent X-ray continues to show the shrapnel after all these years. I would say that the piece is half in and half out of the skull bone.

Buying a vehicle is a significant financial investment. It is not a decision to take lightly, especially given the historically high prices of new cars in recent years.

Drivers about to embark on a search for a new vehicle may experience some sticker shock if it’s been awhile since they purchased a car or truck. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average cost of a new car rose by more than $10,000 between 2019 and 2023, when drivers could expect to spend an…

The value of a new vehicle depreciates considerably the moment it is driven off a dealership lot. Bankrate reports that a car loses between 9 and 11 percent of its value the moment it leaves the dealership, and over the first five years a vehicle loses roughly 40 percent of its value.

Getting a driver’s license is a major rite of passage in a young person’s life. Depending on where that teenager lives, he or she is likely to secure a license between the ages of 15 and 18. The next natural step is finding a vehicle to get around town.

Taking care of a vehicle involves more than maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a vehicle in top form, and that includes car washes.

(Family Features) Between inventory issues and climbing interest rates, buying a vehicle can be quite an ordeal, making it an investment worth protecting.

Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to that phenomenon, and anyone who has purchased a new car over the last half decade likely experienced some sticker shock…

Drivers go to great lengths to ensure what’s under the hood of their vehicles is well taken care of. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job.

Modern automobiles are technological marvels. As advancements in automotive technology have made cars more reliable than ever, drivers may feel as though vehicle ownership also is more hands-off than ever before. Though it’s true built-in diagnostic technology is designed to alert drivers wh…

Motorcycles account for a small percentage of the total number of vehicles on the road. Despite that, a National Safety Council analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that motorcyclists accounted for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, 17 percent…

Driving affords people the freedom to travel wherever they desire so long as they have access to a reliable vehicle. However, soon after the “new car smell” of that freshly minted license wears off, motorists may realize that many roads can be chaotic and populated by erratic drivers. Defens…

(BPT) — Winter weather can wreak havoc on your best-laid plans — whether you’re taking a quick drive to the store for a holiday gift, a last-minute trip for groceries before a blizzard or a holiday weekend road trip to visit family. Weather-related vehicle accidents can leave families inconv…

Driving requires drivers to use their senses so they, their passengers and their fellow motorists can safely traverse the roadways. When any of those senses are compromised, the risk for accident increases.

Motorcycles share the roadways with cars and trucks. Many enthusiasts enjoy riding motorcycles because they provide a visceral experience with the great outdoors. The feeling of the wind and sun is more pronounced on a bike than behind the wheel of a car.

(Family Features) With the windows down and nothing but open road visible through the windshield, spring days often bring out the best driving conditions. When it’s time to hit the pavement, make sure your ride is in tip-top shape following a winter of snow, salt and sand.

(Family Features) Economic factors made 2023 a record year for motorists, but not in ways that helped most families’ household budgets.

A road trip can be a relaxing and exciting way to see the country. According to the financial firm IPX 1031, 51 percent of Americans planned to travel more in 2023 than the year prior, and 67 percent were considering road trips over other options. Canadians also planned to travel, with the 2…

Road trips remind drivers of just how thrilling the open road can be. For millions of individuals, nothing provides a sense of escapism as effectively as the open road.

Drivers undoubtedly have noticed their vehicles need less frequent oil changes than cars once required. The longtime standard oil change interval of once every 3,000 miles no longer applies, and that’s thanks to the pivot away from conventional oil to synthetic oil. The molecular structure o…

Electric vehicles (EVs) are more visible on the roadways than ever before. Research indicates that EVs are likely to become even more visible in the years ahead. In fact, a recent report from Extrapolate on the global electric vehicle market size estimated that the market would grow from rou…

Motorists who spend a lot of time behind the wheel have undoubtedly noticed the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) traversing the roadways. Once a relatively rare sight, EVs are growing in popularity, and one need look no further than the nearest highway for evidence of that trend.

The growing visibility of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road is hard to ignore. Whereas EVs were once an anomaly that sparked the curiosity of drivers accustomed to gas-powered vehicles, the cars and trucks that rely on electricity to zoom from one spot to the next are now so commonplace th…

No two drivers are the same, and that reality is evident when motorists look for a new vehicle. Some drivers may want a flashy sports car, while others hope to get a great deal on a spacious minivan. Drivers also may be looking for different types of deals when visiting a dealership.

Impaired driving and distracted driving get their share of attention, as both contribute to fatal yet often preventable accidents. However, another danger lurks when people get behind the wheel Ñ particularly when they engage in drowsy driving.

Amid the nearly 285 million vehicles on the road, there are now 1.7 million electric cars in operation in the United States, according to Experian. That figure only stands to grow as tax incentives, environmental perks and other benefits to driving electric vehicles expand.

Today is Friday, April 19, the 110th day of 2024. There are 256 days left in the year.

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

I just read your recent answer to David, about how to tow vehicles with automatic transmissions.

Ralph Langford finds it easy to recall his first car, even though that Chevrolet is long gone.

Not everyone needs a truck — but it can be handy to have a bed, to haul stuff that won’t fit inside (and that might otherwise make a mess inside). That’s the idea behind Honda’s Ridgeline. It looks like a truck — and you can use it like a truck — but it’s not really a truck.

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Q: Before power steering was regularly supplied, drivers needed strong arms, especially on heavy trucks, because it was harder to turn the steering wheel as vehicle weight increased and when the vehicle was not moving. So today, drivers are insulated from the fact that, when they are stopped…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, April 18, 2024 — You’re energetic and dependable, and you have conviction. You stand by your beliefs. You are also confident and dignified. Lucky you! This is a playful, fun-loving year! Make time to let your hair down and enjoy yourself. Seek out pleasure, but d…

Today is Thursday, April 18, the 109th day of 2024. There are 257 days left in the year.

“I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, April 17, 2024 — You are a resilient person with confidence and willpower. You’re determined to succeed, which is likely, because you can spot opportunities for yourself and others. This year is more laid-back and slower paced. Focus on your closest relationship…