Purchasing a car can be a complicated process, and you want to make sure you do it right. You’re likely spending thousands of dollars, especially in today’s car market, so you want to ensure the vehicle you’re buying will last a long time and work for your needs. Not everyone knows what to look for or which questions to ask when purchasing a used vehicle. New cars are more straightforward, as they don’t come with any excess baggage. Used cars are a completely different story. Before you even start to look at used vehicles, you have to determine what type of vehicle you want and decide on a maximum price you’re willing to pay. After figuring this out, you can start looking online or at local used car lots for your ideal vehicle. The best option is a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle. These are often lease-return cars with low mileage that someone only drove for a few years. They typically come with warranties, and all of the maintenance is up to date. CPO vehicles have become rarer over the past M aster the A rt of B uying a U sed C ar
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These quick, healthy kebabs are perfect for your next barbecue!
INGREDIENTS • 1/4 cup fresh parsley • 1/4 cup fresh basil • 1/4 cup and 2
• 2 tsp capers • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 clove garlic • Kosher salt • 1 12-oz package fresh gnocchi
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes • 2 small red onions, cut into 2-inch pieces • Freshly ground black pepper
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
DIRECTIONS 1. In a food processor, combine parsley, basil, 1/4 cup oil, capers, lemon juice, and garlic to make salsa verde. Blend until smooth, season to taste with salt, and chill until ready to serve. 2. If using bamboo skewers, soak in water to prevent scorching. 3. In a large bowl, toss gnocchi, tomatoes, onions, and remaining oil until coated. Season with salt and pepper, then thread gnocchi, tomatoes, and onions onto the skewers. 4. On a grill preheated to medium-high, cook the kebabs, flipping halfway through, until the tomatoes are blistered and the gnocchi is browned (7–8 minutes). 5. Transfer kebabs to a platter, drizzle with salsa verde, and serve.
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