Ask the Motor Medics

The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I drive a 2011 Hyundai Elantra with 78K miles. It started making a steering noise lately that happens only when I gently turn the wheel left and right.

Finding affordable internet services

Dear Savvy Senior, I was recently notifi ed that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for fi nding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefi ts.

What to do about Medicare, Social Security when you move

Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move?

Ask the Motor Medics

The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2014 Ford F-150 with 180k miles on her. Her name is Betsy. Lately It seems like at every corner I have to put another thousand bucks in her to keep her on the road. Tires, brakes, struts and a new transmission, all within a year.

Health travel tips for seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer retirees with health issues who are planning some trips? We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past few years, but my husband has a heart condition and some back problems that worry me.

Ask the Motor Medics®

Dear Motor Medics, Hi guys, I drive a 2010 GMC van with a 5.3L engine. The van is a custom AWD 2500 with a snowplow on the front and I’ve just reached 150K miles.

Choosing a senior community that offers all levels of care

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late seventies and know I need to downsize from my current house, but I want my next move to be my last.

Ask the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I just purchased a 2021 Yukon with 80k miles. It was a dealer purchase and I did follow your advice and have a neutral third-party shop perform an extensive pre-purchase inspection.

Ask the Motor Medics®

Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2021 Ram 1500 with a V6 engine that has a ongoing coolant leak. The leak is small and coming from the thermostat housing area. I have had the truck repaired several times with both the thermostat, water pump, and then thermostat housing being replaced.

Recommended vaccines for Medicare recipients

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare?