BEFORE YOUR NEXT CAR PURCHASE
Get Fit With Your Family 5 EASY WAYS TO GET EVERYONE MOVING
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. As a parent, you probably know exercise is important for your children’s physical development. It helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases later in life. But did you know that physical activity also has many mental and behavioral health benefits? It’s been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills and concentration, boost their self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to encourage healthy behaviors in your children is by modeling them yourself. Studies have found that more than 80% of adolescents and adults are not getting enough aerobic activity, showing that children often follow in their parents’ footsteps and that exercising together can benefit everyone. You may be thinking it’s hard enough just to get yourself to the gym, but Stephen Virgilio, author of “Active Start for Healthy Kids,” encourages parents not to limit themselves to traditional forms of exercise. Instead, think of exercise more broadly as “leading an active lifestyle.” And remember that exercise can be fun and a great way to get in more family time.
You don’t want your newly purchased used car to break down soon after you buy it. Yet, it happens all the time. That’s why, if you’re buying a used car, there’s only one way to guarantee your next vehicle’s quality: a pre-purchase vehicle inspection. It could even save you thousands of dollars. Make Sure to Get a Pre- Purchase Vehicle Inspection! I’m a location manager at Victory, and a few years ago, a mother kept coming into our shop with several used vehicles. Her daughter just turned 16, and her mother wanted to buy her a used car for $5,000 or less. However, her mother wanted to be sure the cars were of decent quality and wouldn’t have massive repairs.
As time went on, the shopping experience became more frustrating for them. They’d bring in a car they loved aesthetically, but as soon as we’d get it on the lift, we’d notice huge issues that could cost anywhere from $800 to $4,000 in repairs. That can turn an affordable vehicle into an expensive vehicle very quickly. Much like our bodies, cars can have hidden issues. Not everyone is vigilant about car care, and most used cars we see need about $1,000 of repairs. Some sellers may be unaware about their car’s condition — maybe they park on grass and have never noticed the car leaks underneath.
Here are five easy ways to incorporate more movement into your family’s day.
1. Create a walking ritual. Start walking around the neighborhood before or after dinner each night. Aim for a 20-minute stroll. 2. Have a dance party. Clear some space in the living room, make a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes, and boogie down for as long as you have the energy. 3. Turn chores into games. Dirt has invaded from outer space and must be eliminated. Set the scene with your kids, grab your tools, and get to work removing the enemy while having fun. 4. Incorporate simple exercises into screen time. Start by making up fun names for exercises like situps or jumping jacks. Then, challenge each other to see who can do the most during your favorite show’s commercial breaks. 5. Get fit in the great outdoors. Cleaning up the yard, planting and maintaining a garden, or just running around outside are all great ways to get in more movement.
That’s why nobody can really know what’s going on with a car until a technician gets under the hood and takes a good look at it, inside and out.
There are huge benefits to getting a pre-purchase inspection beyond knowing every problem with a potential purchase. After your pre-purchase inspection, you can bring our technicians’ report to your seller and explain the costs so you can ask for a discount. It can be a great asset for negotiating your vehicle’s price. When people hear about pre-purchase inspections for the first time, they often say, “Wow! Sellers let you do that?” Yes! And if there’s a seller who refuses to allow a pre-purchase vehicle inspection, DO NOT buy that car. That’s a huge red flag in the auto industry, and you’ll keep your money and your family safer if you buy a vehicle of guaranteed quality.
Thanks for reading and stay safe out there!
–Chad P.
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