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As summer is approaching the demand for sportier cars continues to grow.  For this reason the sportier certified pre-owned cars become harder and harder to find.  In general the certified pre-owned vehicles are in high demand.  They allow vehicle buyers to purchase an almost new vehicle at a much cheaper price.  Not only is the price desirable but the warranty that comes along with the purchase is also great. There are many pros to buying a certified pre-owned vehicle.  The Factory certified pre-owned gives you piece of mind.  The certified pre-owned vehicles go through inspection, repair and warranty.  Due to this you save the time and money it would have taken you to do this yourself and find a good warranty. You also avoid the high up front 20-40 percent depreciation cost that any new car buyer suffers from within the first few years of ownership.  Since the vehicle is factory certified these vehicles typically represent the best deal.  The vehicle has been inspected, the needed repairs have been made and the car has been backed by a factory warranty.  The factory-backed warranty simply means that if you buy a pre-owned Ford then you will have the same coverage you would if you bought a new car from Ford. All certified pre-owned vehicles go through a multipoint inspection.  More details will be taken care of.  For example if the brakes on the vehicle have less than 60 percent life left then they must be replaced. There is also a lot of choice with a used car. Although they can’t be made to order a customer can find a model and option package which might not be made any longer. There are a lot of pre-owned vehicles out there that have only had one owner. The chances of these vehicles being in excellent condition is very high. A car with owner is less likely to have problems with it since many owners of newer model year vehicles keep their vehicles clean if they know they are going to trade it in. Here at the Preston Autoplex we sell five different types of certified pre-owned vehicles.  We have Nissan Certified Pre-owned, Mazda Certified Pre-Owned, Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned, Ford Certified Pre-Owned and lastly Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned.  For most certified pre-owned programs the vehicle must be 6 model years or newer and have fewer than “x” amount of miles on it.

Consumer Reports has put together a list of cars that won’t bust your budget.  Preston Automotive has three of these cars available on their lot!  The list consists of the Ford Mustang, Hyundai Elantra and the Mazda5.  One is a sports car, one a sedan and one a minivan! The Ford Mustang delivers a satisfying and fun ride with its 420 horsepower V8.  The 2014 Mustang impressed everyone with both its interior and exterior updates, making the Ford a more-refined muscle car.  The 2014 Mustang features an aggressive look, from its bold front end to its attention getting body accents.  The Mustang features and impressive list of high tech features.  The available Track Apps gives performance metrics from acceleration times to g-force measurements.  There are also features like the available Sync which allows you to activate your phone, music and much more.  The navigation system with integrated SiriusXM Traffic provides directions, traffic alerts and gas prices.  For the interior you can choose racing inspired Recaro cloth or leather trimmed seats with integrated airbags.  The available Shaker Audio System with HD Radio Technology delivers and impressive audio performance that is bound to please! Also on the list is the Hyundai Elantra. The newly designed 2014Hyundai Elantra has fluidic sculpture and bucks conventional styles.  The car offers fashion forward features like its wraparound projector headlights with LED accents, front fog lights, and LED rear tail lights.  The wheelbase also gives it a lower sportier profile. The interior of the Hyundai Elantra is designed for a class above.  This means fitting it with the interior space and standard amenities you would come to expect from a much more expensive vehicle.  One inside the customer will notice the difference.  The interior also features dual zone climate control for extra added comfort.  The driver and passenger can both be comfortable even as the conditions outside of the vehicle change.  The seats take a stand for the environment.  They are built with environmentally friendly soy based foam.  These seats are an example of Hyundai’s commitment to making vehicles in ways that have less impact on the environment.  The seat foam is made from renewable resources and lowers carbon emissions.  The Elantra sedan was the first compact car to have heated seats for both front and rear passengers. The 2014 Mazda5 has fun driving dynamics and a low price which make it a great choice when buying a minivan.  U.S. News has named the 2014 Mazda5 the best minivan for the money.  The Mazda5 has a four-cylinder engine and a six speed transmission there is also the optional five speed automatic.  It gets an EPA estimated 22/28 mpg city/highway which is exceptional for its class.  The Maza5 is also easy to park and maneuver.  The electronic brake force distribution and brake assist help determine how much force to apply to the front and rear brakes while the anti-lock brake system helps prevent wheel lock for more controlled stops.  It has easy third row access and plenty of cargo space for its size.  Every Mazda5 is powered by a 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine that produces 157 horsepower and 163 pound feet of torque.

There are many features that used to be in vehicles that are no longer available.  Some of these features are very interesting! The first one we no longer see is bench seats!  The last American production model car to offer a bench seat in the front was the Chevy Impala.  Before seat belts were included in cars or even required to be worn by law three passengers could comfortably fit in the front of most cars.   Some trucks are still equipped with bench seats but it is very rare that you find a car with bench seats anymore! Preston Ford currently has a few new F-150s which have a bench seat in the front! Another feature not often found any more is an ashtray.  They were commonly found in the dashboard along with an electric lighter.  If you weren’t a smoker the ashtray was handy for storing loose coins.   Now in vehicles you don't see the ashtray most vehicles have storage devices or a more open looking center console. Most vehicles also no longer come with a full-size spare tire.  The advantage with a full-size spare tire is that you could put it on and not stress too much about getting the other tire fixed or replaced.  You could have gotten it replaced at your convenience.   Now most vehicles come with "donuts", these tires are not meant to be driven on for very long so if you get a flat tire you should get to a service facility in a timely manner! Vent windows are also an item of the past.  Vent or “wing” windows were popular in the pre-air conditioning days.  These windows were especially great for when it was to chilly for air condition and you didn’t want the windows all the way down.  The vent windows wouldn’t blow or mess up your hair while driving. Horn Rings were originally considered a safety feature as well as a huge convenience.  Before Horn Rings the driver had to completely remove their hand from the steering wheel in order to beep the horn.  When the Horn Ring came around you could hit the horn without removing your hand from the steering wheel.  There are no longer horn rings so you must revert back to removing your hand from the steering wheel in order to beep the horn. Control Knobs in vehicles are also slowly starting to not show up anymore.  Many vehicles now have touch screens in order to control the radio station or the air conditioning.  This could be a hassle if trying to be safe while driving.  Although in today’s vehicles there are often controls right on the steering wheel so there is no need to take your hands off the wheel. An item that we are seeing features in cars is keys!  A lot of vehicles have keyless entry and push to start options which only take a remote to power!   You do not need to remove your remote from your purse, briefcase or pocket in order to unlock, lock or start your vehicle.  This is all very convenient!  Many of the vehicles at Preston Automotive Group have available keyless entry and push to start.  Some even have remote start, this is where you can press a  button on your key fob and  your vehicle will start without  having to be sitting in it.  If you would like a remote start one of our Auto Body Shops can install that for you.  We have Preston Customs, where a customer can customize their vehicles with leather seats, remote starts, dvd players and much more! Crank windows are often only found in base models in the automotive business today.  Many base models actually offer power windows now! All vehicles used to have crank windows back in the day.  Some power windows even go down without having to hold down the button, with one push the window will roll all the way down. It is fascinating to look back on the way vehicles used to be and see how many things have changed over the years. We are likely to see even more changes with the way technology is evolving.

With technology advancing by the minute there are some great apps that can help keep you safe on the road.  Always remember that being on your phone while driving is very dangerous and can cause more harm than good.  Preston Automotive Group has three Auto Body shops which can repair all makes and models.  We also offer 24 hour towing at all three of these locations.  All you have to do is call and our towing team will come to the rescue! The first app that is great to have on your phone is the AAA Roadside app! This app is free on your smartphone.  Having AAA is almost as important as putting gas into your vehicle.  Even if you are currently not a member of AAA you can still use some of the services they offer.  If you are a member you will never have to search for your AAA card or phone number again.  The on-site process is usually less than 30 minutes! That is impressive! Another great app is Roadside Assistance.  This app is $0.99 and is ideal if you do not have AAA.  This app quickly figures out your location and finds your exact address as well as contact numbers for national and local roadside assistance. There is a State Lines App by Two Steps Beyond which is essential for any person who takes a lot of road trips!  This app provides you with all the relevant driving laws in each state.  It also provides you with other relevant information that will help keep you safe and legal.  If a state has a law that you aren’t allowed to be on your phone will driving you will definitely know about it! Gas Cubby is another great app for the road!  It is a fuel economy calculator, car maintenance and service log!  This app helps to keep you up to date with the internals of your vehicle!  It can track miles per gallon and your car’s service records. iWrecked is an app that is there for you in the unfortunate event that you get in an accident.  It acts as your personal auto accident assistant.  iWrecked keeps a detailed accident log and history, captures unlimited images and archives using the iPhone camera, sends accident reports with images.  It can also locate taxis, towing firms, emergency services and much more! A great app for overall safety is the Smart-ICE4family app!  This app is $2.99 and in the event of an emergency is will contact emergency services, help them locate you, share crucial medical information with medical personnel and make sure that your insurance information is close at hand! All of these apps can provide comfort and safety to the driver.  The safest driving practice is to not use a cell phone while driving at all!  They are a distraction and can provide more harm then they do good.  These apps will work great with vehicles offered by Preston Automotive Group.  At the Preston Autoplex alone you can take your pick between a Nissan, Hyundai, Mazda, Ford or Lincoln. We also have a great selection of pre-owned vehicles!

Many vehicles now have a great feature where you will not have to use that bulky garage door opener anymore!  Many people usually put their garage door opener on their visor of the vehicle, this is usually the one that comes standard when a garage door system is installed in their house.  The steps to programing your garage door opener that came standard with your vehicle is very simple!  In order to program your system you must first note that some of these systems require the ignition be turned on or the vehicle to actually be running. Step One:  First you want to press and hold the two outside buttons on your system until the LED starts to blink.  Once it starts to blink you can release the buttons. Step Two:  Hold your garage remote about two inches from the on-board system and press and hold the open button on your remote and the button you are programming on your car’s system. Step Three:  Release the buttons once the indicator light begins flashing rapidly. Step Four:  Press and hold the training button on the on-board system until the light glows to a solid color.  If it continues to blink then proceed to the following steps. Step Five:  Press the “learn” button on your garage door motor and return to the vehicle and press and hold for two seconds and release the training button again on the on-board system. Step Six:  Repeat the press-hold-and-release process two more times and your car opener will be successfully programmed to your garage motor. This may seem complicated but it really isn’t!  If you find you need extra help you can always consult your owner’s manual.  Your owner’s manual will also have steps to follow in it.  If your owner’s manual does not give you the help you are looking for you can always stop into Preston Ford, Preston Nissan, Preston Hyundai or Preston Mazda and we will be sure to answer any questions you might have.

Preston Mazda of Hurlock, Marlyland was just named a 2014 Gold Cup Dealer.  This is Mazda’s most prestigious award and is only awarded to the top 125 performing dealerships in new vehicle sales and service retention.  This honor is awarded to Preston Mazda for the year 2014 in recognition of achieving but also maintaining the highest standard of service to its customers. “Preston Mazda is very excited to be receiving such a prestigious and highly recognized award”, says J.T. Thompson General Manager of Preston Mazda.  A Mazda gold cup dealer takes pride in making every customer’s experience the very best that it can be.  Preston Mazda makes sure that every customer that is coming in to purchase a vehicle or get their vehicle serviced that they have the best experience that they can have.  All authorized Mazda dealerships are eligible, only a select few are awarded this high honor and Preston Mazda is lucky to be one of them. The dealerships who have won this award also have sales and service staff that adhere to Mazda training requirements on an ongoing basis. Preston Mazda has the largest inventory of Mazda vehicles on the eastern shore.  They have over 120 brand new Mazda vehicles.  This number does not include the amount of Certified Pre-Owned Mazdas they have in stock as well.  They stock everything from the MX-5 Miata to the Mazda5.  Since Preston Mazda has such an impressive selection of Mazda vehicles they are able to better serve Delmarva with the very best deal.   Preston Mazda would like to thank all of their past and present customers for helping them achieve this amazing goal!

If you are looking for the perfect vehicle to take your Valentine on a date with you have come to the right place.  Preston Automotive Group is here to share with you the vehicles we have chosen to be the best for a Valentine’s Day Date!  These five vehicles we have chosen are perfect for impressing that important person in your life.  The vehicles we have chosen are the Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, Mazda Miata MX-5, Hyundai Genesis, and the Nissan Maxima.  These vehicles are bound to make your Valentine's Day the best! The first vehicle to address is the Ford Mustang.  We think the Mustang is perfect because who doesn’t love a sports car?  The Mustang can also come with a convertible top, if you are in a warm place this is perfect.  Riding with the top down is an ideal date.  Even if the top isn’t down the Mustang is still a very appealing car to many people.  The Mustang can come in an array of colors to fit your choice.  However, the most appropriate color is red for Valentine’s Day.  It is available in 10 different models! The interior of the Mustang is nothing short of impressive.  The cockpit blends craftsmanship with premium materials.  There are many different packages that are available for the Mustang. No one can forget about the Ford F-150.  Everyone loves riding in a truck on Valentine’s Day.  The Ford F-150 is America’s Best Selling Truck and is definitely a top seller at Preston Ford.  The F-150 is available in 10 tough models.  You are bound to find the model that is perfect for you! The F-150 can haul more cargo than any of its competitors, it can haul a maximum of 3,120 lbs!  It also has a Class V trailer towing capability with a maximum of 11,300 lbs!  The interior of the F-150 is as impressive as its exterior.  It has a quiet environment thanks to Ford’s 720-degree approach to noise reduction.  One of the great features of the interior is the class-exclusive fully flat load floor.  This is simply impressive!  Behind the front seats of the F-150 SuperCrew is the fully flat load floor, simply lift the seats and reveal the whole floor! Another vehicle that made our list is the 2014 Nissan Maxima.  The Maxima is extremely comfortable but also has an abundance of style and appeal.  The Nissan Maxima defys the sedan stereotype.  The power of its 3.5L V6 engine helps deliver quick acceleration.  The Maxima makes you feel like you are behind the wheel of a sports car.  The Maxima’s comfort is like non other.  It has room for five and keeps every passenger in mind.  Premium materials and an available heated steering wheel add to the first rate comfort.  There is also an optional dual panel moonroof which is perfect for memorable stargazing. The 2014 Hyundai Genesis is another one of our picks.  The Genesis is a luxury sedan, which has been highly ranked by J.D. Power.  It has class leading 333 horsepower, which is much higher than other comparable luxury sedans.  The Genesis also has best in class total interior volume!  It has 125.3 cubic feet of space!  That is a lot of space that is available for passengers or even shopping bags! The interior of the Genesis is extremely luxurious.   The steering wheel is heated leather and there are also heated leather seats in the Genesis.  Of course there is also the available navigation system that comes in handy for road trips. The last vehicle on our list is the Mazda Miata MX-5.  The Miata is available in convertible like the Mustang!  One of the coolest things about the Miata MX-5 is that it is one of the few production cars to have its own race series!  You can drive cars that are on the race track!  This year is the 25 th anniversary of the Miata MX-5.  It gives an impressive performance on the road, the Mazda engineers took into account every bolt, wire and upholstery stitch to achieve near perfect front to rear weight distribution and handling that seems to anticipate your every move! Preston Automotive Group is proud to have an abundance of all these vehicles in stock and ready to be driven off the lot!  The team at Preston wishes everyone a happy and lovely Valentine's Day!

Preston Mazda was just named a 2013 President’s Club Member.  Membership in the coveted President’s Club is designed to recognize those who excel in selling Mazda vehicles and building customer loyalty.  This year’s winners, in celebration of the 25 th anniversary of President’s Club will soon be invited to enjoy a week in Coastal California from Santa Barbara to Monterey.  All authorized Mazda Dealerships of record as of January 3, 2013 were eligible to participate in the 2013 Mazda President's Club program.  Eligible candidates had to be active in the Mazda dealership to qualify. Each dealer is assigned to one of four competitive groups: Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D.  Groups are determined according to their average annual sales for the previous three years and their expected registrations within each dealers SOA.  Each Group has a different amount of allotted winners.  Group A can have up to 20, Group B-15, Group C-10 and Group D-5.  Within each Competitive Group, the dealerships performance for retail sales and service retention will be individually ranked.  The two rankings will be added together, 70% sales and 30% service retention.  Preston Mazda is in Group D, making them one of 50 dealerships to make it as a President’s Club Member. Receiving this award confirms that Preston Mazda has an amazing group of individuals who care sincerely about their customers.  This is an honor to the highest caliber. Preston Mazda has been a member of the Preston Automotive Group since 1990 and has been satisfying customers in both sales and service ever since then.  Preston Mazda’s Service department has won an abundance of awards.  All the technicians are Mazda Certified Technicians. Mike Snyder is a Master Automobile Technician.  Preston Mazda’s sales staff has won many awards. Karen Shirey, who has been with the company for 25 years received the 2013 Mazda training certification and is Elite Mazda Certified.  In order to earn this certification a sales person must have great customer service, be knowledgeable about the product and sell an abundant amount of Mazda vehicles over a long period of time. Chrystal Morris, who has been with Preston Automotive Group for seven years recently earned her master certification for Mazda.

There are many benefits to buying a pre-owned vehicle from the Preston Automotive Group. Preston Automotive Group is currently in their Mission Possible Pre-Owned Surplus Sell Off.  They have a surplus of pre-owned vehicles due to thier Top 100 Sales Drive. Pre-Owned vehicles can often be just as appealing and worth the money as new vehicles. The first benefit is price.  Buying a new vehicle is expensive, especially once you get into high trim levels.  A used car is going to be less expensive and could even allow the customer to step up to a nicer model than expected.  It becomes possible to get all the features desired in a vehicle that would be extremely expensive when buying new.  Most used vehicles have desired features that are also available in new. Another important benefit is that used vehicles don’t depreciate as much as new vehicles.  Cars lose value with each passing month and mile.  The steepest decline in a vehicles depreciation happens right away.  Some models lose 40 percent or more of their value in the first year.  With a used vehicle there is no depreciation set to hit the second the vehicle is driven off the lot.  There is also mental depreciation.  There isn’t a need to worry about the first parking lot ding or rock chip in the paint because chances are that the cars previous owners took care of that.  Vehicles don’t lose nearly as much value after the first year that they are driven off the lot. There is also a lot of choice with a used car.  Although they can’t be made to order a customer can find a model and option package which might not be made any longer.  There are a lot of pre-owned vehicles out there that have only had one owner.  The chances of these vehicles being in excellent condition is very high.  A car with owner is less likely to have problems with it since many owners of newer model year vehicles keep their vehicles clean if they know they are going to trade it in. There are also many certification programs that are available on used vehicles. The general benefits of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles include manufacturers usually consider only late-model, low mileage used cars and trucks with no history of major damage.  These vehicles are usually practically brand new.  Another benefit of a certification program is that the vehicles which are certified pre owned undergo a rigid inspection process of mechanical and cosmetic items before they become certified.  Certified pre-owned vehicles are normally covered by a warranty which extends a lot longer than the original factory warranty.  The warranty usually includes the same features as a new vehicle warranty.  There is also a lot of special financing which is available for Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

The automotive industry is constantly bringing us new technologies that we have never seen before.  There are also some technologies that have been brought up but might not make it into vehicles. One technology that car manufacturers and the U.S. government are seriously looking into and researching is a technology where it would enable future cars to communicate with each other and objects around them.  Picture coming to an intersection as another vehicle runs a red light.  You can not see them at first but your vehicle gets a signal from the other car that it’s directly in your path and warns you of the potential collision, or even hits the brakes automatically to avoid an accident.  This developing technology is called Vehicle-to-Vehicle, it is being tested by manufacturers like Ford as a way to reduce accidents on the road.  It works by sending wireless signals to send information back and forth between cars about their location, speed and direction.  This information is then communicated to the cars around it in order to provide information on how to keep the vehicles at a safe distance from each other.  Researchers aren’t only considering V2V communication but also vehicle to infrastructure communication.  This would allow vehicles to communicate with things like road signs or traffic signs and provide information to the vehicle about safety issues. Another technology being considered is the ability for a vehicle to drive itself.  Many tv shows and movies have had this idea for a long time.  In California and Nevada, Google engineers have tested self-driving cars on more than 200,000 miles of public highways and roads.  Google’s cars not only record images on the road but their computerized maps view road signs, f ind alternative routes and see traffic lights before they are even visible to a person.  By using lasers, radars and cameras the cars can analyze and process information about their surroundings faster than a human can.  In some of the Google’s tests the cars learned the details of a road by driving on it several times. Another interesting future car technology is airbags that help to stop cars.  Ever since airbags have been added to vehicles they have continued to make their way around the inside of the vehicle.  Airbags are part of the overall safety of the vehicle.  Car manufacturers are experimenting with airbags that deploy from underneath the car that will help stop a vehicle before a crash.  The bags will also lift the vehicle up to eight centimeters which counters the cars dipping motion during hard braking.  This improves bumper to bumper contact and helps prevent passengers from sliding under seat belts during a collision. Energy storing body panels are another possible technology we could eventually see in vehicles.  Exxon Mobil predicts that by 2040 half of all new cars that come off the production line will be hybrids.  This is great news for the environment but one of the problems with hybrids is that the batteries take up a lot of space and are heavy.  In Europe a group of nine auto manufacturers are currently researching and testing body panels that can store energy and that charge faster than conventional batteries of today.  These panels could reduce a cars weight by up to 15 percent.  The panels would capture energy produced by technologies like regenerative braking or when the car is plugged in overnight and then feed that energy back to the car when it’s needed. Other technologies that people would like to see in vehicles are built in car seats and boosters.  This would make it much easier for parents who have young ones.  Instead of having to figure out how to hook up the car seat it would already be installed when the vehicle was purchased.  Another feature is auto adjustable cup holders that would fit any size cup.  Right now cup holders can only hold certain size cups.  Different shaped cups or water bottles do not fit into cup holder therefore they could make a mess in your car.  All of these technologies we could see in the near future and could really benefit the automotive industry.

Many cars are cool but not all cars are cool and still available at a low price!  These three vehicles are the Ford Focus ST, Ford Mustang, and the Mazda Miata MX-5.  All three of these vehicles are available at the Preston Autoplex as well as Denton Ford and Pittsville Ford. The first vehicle we are going to discuss is the 2014 Ford Focus ST.  The bold red ST badge conveys a more colorful driving experience.  Not only is the Ford Focus ST an extremely stylish vehicle but it is also very intense under the hood.  It has a turbocharged direct injection 2.0L EcoBoost engine which I paired with a six speed manual transmission.  It produces 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of peak torque.  The Focus ST offers unique sport suspension and high performance front and rear disc brakes.  The exterior of the Focus ST is impressive.  The prominent one piece trapezoidal grille with hexagonal mesh is a great styling feature.  The Focus ST also has integrated roof spoilers and wraparound taillamps as well as a rear bumper and lower fascia which enhances the sporty feel.  One of the features that puts the Focus ST on the list of coolest cars is the available Recaro seats!  These seats were custom designed for the Focus ST.  They have cushion tilt with length adjustment and feature a low seating position for improved ergonomics.  The 2014 Ford Focus ST has unique sport gauges made especially for it!  These add to the performance of the driving aesthetic, they monitor oil pressure and temperature.  In these gauges there are red needle pointers which give you the feel of being in a real race car! The next vehicle is the 2014 Ford Mustang.  The 2014 Ford Mustang is available in 10 different models.  The Mustang is one of the most iconic sport cars out there.  It is recognized by everyone and loved my many.  The Mustang expresses serious attitude.  The front end features a functional front air splitter.  The “hockey stick” sidelines and sharp creased power dome hood all add to the overall style of the Mustang.  Another exterior feature that is bound to impress is the glass roof.  It is a panoramic roof which gives you the convertible feel without the wind and the noise.  There is an available navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.  This combines Global Positioning technology with 3-D mapping and provides voice guided turn by turn directions.  You will get detailed traffic information plus a current weather forecast, local gas stations near your locations, sports scores, theater locations and many more!    Ambient lighting is included on the V6 Premium, GT Premium and Shelby GT500.  The ambient lighting comes with the choice of seven colors purple, blue, orange, red, soft blue, green, and ice blue.  This will illuminate the footwells, cupholders and doors.  There is also a feature called MyColor which lets you select one of 125 custom colors for your instrument gauge cluster. The last vehicle to discuss is the 2014 Mazda Miata MX-5. The Mazda MX-5 is one of the few production cars to have its own race series.  The Mazda Miata MX-5 is the perfect car for a race car enthusiast.  The Miata allows you to speak freely with its Bluetooth feature.  This is a hands-free system with voice command which makes receiving calls as easy as the push of a button.  You simply select a button on the steering wheel and say hello.  The cabin was specifically designed to revolve around you.  Mazda strategically positioned the pedals to provide quick heel and toe action and even used electromyograms and other sensors to determine the ideal location for the shift lever.  There are four difference packages to choose from on the Mazda Miata MX-5.  The first package is the convenience package this includes things such as remote keyless entry, cruise control, silver seatback bar accents, trip computer and many more.  The Premium Package features Mazda advanced keyless entry and start entry, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, anti-theft alarm and much more.  Appearance Package has a front air dam and rear underskirt.  It is not available with splash guards.  The last available package is the Suspension Package which includes Sport Tuned suspension, Bilstein shock absorbers, and limited slip differential.

Age is merely a number however, with age there can come physical hardships that make driving a littler harder.  Fortunately, todays vehicles are available with a host of features designed to help compensate for many of the physical changes that come with aging.  Lower body mobility issues such as limited knee range and leg pain are common for those over 55.  Features such as adjustable power seats, a low door threshold and adjustable pedals can help lessen or even eliminate discomfort. Many seniors also face upper body mobility issues that can cause stiffness in the back, neck, arms or shoulders.  Adjustable lumbar support and heated seats can help soothe aching backs and shoulders.  Large wide angle mirrors and large rear windows aid visibility.   Many vehicles are now coming equipped with a rear backup camera, this also has active parallel park assistance, front and rear parking sensors which help to maneuver their vehicles without engaging in too much of the upper body twisting. Arthritis is a common disease of aging as well.  Many younger people are even being diagnosed with arthritis.  It can result in stiff fingers and comprised fine motor skills.  A think steering wheel is easier for arthritic hands to grasp, keyless entry with push to start helps these drivers avoid potentially painful hand movements involved in inserting and twisting a key.  Other user friendly features include a heated power mirror and larger dashboard controls. Edmunds has compiled a list of the 10 best vehicles for senior citizens.  Of these 10 vehicles, Preston Automotive group has three available on the lot today! The first vehicle is the 2014 Ford Taurus Sedan. Preston Ford, Denton Ford and Pittsville Ford all have the 2014 Ford Taurus in stock and ready for immediate delivery!  The Ford Taurus has many senior-friendly features which include heated and power adjustable seats with lumbar support, low door threshold, thick tilt and telescoping steering wheel, keyless entry and ignition, larger dashboard controls, rear backup camera, extendable sun visors, larger audio and climate controls, high contrast instrument panel, adjustable foot pedals and many more!  Other perks of the 2014 Ford Taurus are its smooth and quiet ride, huge trunk, along with a long list of standard features and cutting edge options. The next vehicle that made the list is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Preston Hyundai has over 20 brand new 2014 Sonata’s available for purchase!  The Sonata also has a plethora of senior friendly features such as heated seats with lumbar support, low door threshold, large audio and climate controls, large, heated, wide-angle, auto dimming and low glare power mirrors.   Not only is the Sonata senior-friendly but it also has outstanding fuel economy!  It gets up to 35 mpg highway!  There are also ample standard features and options for the money and a generous warranty.  The Hyundai Sonata also is available in the hybrid powertrain.  Preston Hyundai has over 15 brand new 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrids.  The Hybrids get 40 mpg highway! The final vehicle on the list is the 2014 Mazda CX-9. Preston Mazda has the perfect CX-9 for you!  The Mazda CX-9 has seating for up to seven passengers.  Like the other two vehicles the CX-9 also has heated and power adjustable seats with lumbar support.  Also available is keyless entry with push to start ignition.  Larger dashboard controls along with larger audio and climate controls are great features.  There are also front and rear parking sensors which help you park properly without hitting any vehicles.  Other great features include a roomy cabin, easy access third row seating with room for adults and responsive steering.