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A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that 10 mid-sized cars, 7 pickups, and 21 small SUV models have lighting packages that received a "poor" performance rating. This puts drivers, passengers, bikers and pedestrians at risk. Can you do anything about poor headlights?

Your lease agreement is ending, and we here at Charlie’s Pre-Owned want to inform you of the different options that you have available when it comes to deciding what you want to do with your current vehicle. You can always turn in your keys and walk away if that is what you want but we want to give you a few other options as well including:

• Pick out a new vehicle off of our lot and sign a new lease agreement with us. We'll make sure you find something that you love.
• If you don't want to…

When it's time to buy a car, checking your local dealerships for used deals is a smart decision. It's easy to find used cars that are recent and with low mileage. Many used cars also come certified with valuable warranties that can help you with maintenance. .

A car is a major investment, and you should do what you can to protect your car's engine as much as possible. The best way to do that? Regular oil changes.

You probably know that you need to replace your air filter on a regular basis, usually around every 15,000 miles. The clogging of an air filter doesn't happen all at once, the dust and debris gradually accumulates in the filter. Accumulation in the filter results in decreased engine performance and fuel economy. To continue giving your engine the amount of air it needs to perform at its most efficient, you can clean your air filter in between replacements.