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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I picked up an electric Ford Lightning truck used. It’s 2023 with 30k miles on it. My intended use was to and from work about eight miles a day. My camper hauler was my 2004 F150 but the engine failed and due to the rust, I decided to scrap it.

Best cell phones for seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79- year- old mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her fi nd one that she would like.

Who should be screened for lung cancer?

Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I need to be tested.