Preowned Cars: Keeping your Car Healthy at 10 Years Old and Beyond

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For most Americans, their vehicle is a critical component of their everyday life. Our cars and trucks get us to work, out and about for recreation and everything in between. While everybody enjoys a new vehicle, the majority of Americans own a vehicle that is several years old, often well over a decade.

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6 Affordable Ways to Update and Improve Your Car

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As many of you already know, your car is more than a simple means of transportation, but also an investment in your personal portfolio. While it is true that vehicle value depreciates over time, you can hedge that loss with just a few improvements. With a few simple and affordable measures, you can not only increase the value of your vehicle but enjoy more of your experiences with it as well.

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How to Change your Air Filter by Yourself

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Cars cost money. In addition to the actual expense of purchasing the vehicle, there’s insurance costs, administrative costs, and maintenance expenses. Cars, especially modern ones, are also complex machines with finely-tuned interconnected parts that can seem mysterious to most people. The prospect of digging around inside a car is a daunting prospect for most people, but it doesn’t have to be.

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Get an SUV That’s Reliable & Stylish!

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If you are looking for a reliable and fuel efficient vehicle in New York, check out the 2014 Toyota RAV LE at Certified Headquarters. The crossover comes with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that can generate 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The six-speed automatic transmission beautifully complements it. This SUV can comfortably accommodate five passengers, including the driver. It boasts an EPA rating of 24 mpg on city roads and 31 mpg on highways with front wheel drive. However, if you for the AWD trim, it offers fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on highways.

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Editors’ Picks: $10,000 Used Sedans for Family & Fun!

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In the market for a quality a used car? You’re certainly not alone. Over the past few years, used car sales have been steadily increasing. “Very few people realize used car sales are probably three times bigger than the new car industry sales. The used car industry really fuels what happens with auto sales,” says Sandy Schwartz, president of Cox Automotive. Whether you need a used vehicle for the family, work, or just plain fun, you want to make sure you’re getting a great buy. We’ve got some of the top used sedan picks available under $10,000 – take a look.

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The 2010 Grand Cherokee Shines Off-Road & Preforms Well On-Road!

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If you’re looking for a quality off-roading vehicle that can also tackle your daily commute, the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the vehicle for you. Staying true to the classic appearance of generations of Grand Cherokees prior, the 2010 model is an attractive blend of rugged and sleek.

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Why Should You Wear a Seat Belt?

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Click. It’s the sound that saves lives every day. It’s the sound of a seat belt being securely fastened. No other single small daily act can so drastically change your life as can wearing your seat belt. “Lap and shoulder belts are about 50 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to front‐seat occupants in crashes of all kinds,” says Mike Ciccone, senior director of crashworthiness evaluations at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seat belt use saved 12,802 lives in 2014 alone. Need a few more reasons to buckle up? Take a closer look at the invention, technology, and laws behind seat belt usage.

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