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When picking the safest cars for teens, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports consider a number of important factors before making their recommendations. For starters, only vehicles with a curb weight greater than 2,750 pounds are listed. Every car must pass extensive safety tests and evaluations with flying colors, and receive strong marks from Consumer Reports for braking, handling and reliability. Additionally, vehicles must have a minimum rating of four or five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Best Choice vehicles are also equipped with standard automatic emergency braking systems.

Each year on the first Friday in October, World Smile Day devotes a day to smiles and spreading random acts of kindness. Comment below with what makes you smile!

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With new car prices being what they are, why not make your old car new again? Here are some easy and affordable ways to refresh your current car and avoid the insanity of today's new car prices.

If your brakes are squeaking, they're trying to tell you that they need attention. Call 503 Auto Repair at 503-922-0051 today to schedule a brake inspection and service.

Each new season means changing conditions on the road and autumn is no different. A new season also means a new opportunity to do some automobile maintenance. Call 503 Auto Repair today at 503-922-0051 to schedule a fall check-up!

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Based on a recent study of cars that hold and lose value, the following models are the best choices for shoppers who prioritize retaining value. The study also shows that as of 2023, cars generally hold value better than in 2019. In that time, average depreciation went from 50% to 38.8% over a vehicle's first five years on the road.

Do you know what to do in regards to your vehicle in the event of a flood? If it's immersed in water more than halfway up its wheels, or if you see a line of mud and debris indicating that the water had reached that height, you'll need to take certain precautions and you'll need to have it looked over by the experts at 503 Auto Repair before attempting to drive it again.

Overheating has serious consequences. In a worst case scenario, your engine might suffer critical damage. You can help prevent costly damage by scheduling a coolant flush and refill once every other year or every 40,000 - 60,000 miles with 503 Auto Repair. Call 503-922-0051 today to make an appointment.