Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash Congratulations graduates! You did it! We’re so excited for you to take your first steps past college and into the world of adulthood. For most people college is a time of living freely but frugally; making the best of what’s in front of you, like magically coaxing a gourmet meal out of a ramen packet, or getting your old-and-falling-apart beater car to just make it another 10 miles down the road.

Ford Mustang V6 Coupé (VI) by © M 93 — CC BY-SA 3.0 DE It’s a hard pick when thinking about which year is the best for the Ford Mustang. Each generation had its own contribution to American car pop culture except between about 1974 and 1978 when emissions and gas mileage mandates crushed carmakers ambitions. But if you had to pick one best year for the Mustang, that would have to be to the 2016 year.

When choosing the best glass cleaners for cars, you want something that isn’t going to leave unsightly streaks or fog. But finding the best options is easier said than done – until now. We did all the hard work for you and came up with the 5 best glass cleaners for cars that are sure to make your life a little easier. With clean, clear windows, you can look forward to safer driving.

Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab by Ghostofakina - CC-BY-SA-4.0 The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been one of the biggest names in the truck industry since its introduction in 1999 and is one of the best-selling vehicles of any kind in the U.S. The Silverado’s high quality features, ability to handle all sorts of terrain, and variety of options between different trim levels have kept customers coming back for years.

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels When you’re out shopping for a car, there are a lot of different styles, colors, makes, and models to choose from. What you’re looking for is up to you. No matter who you are though, you definitely don’t want a car that outright does not work. Thankfully, Utah likely has you covered on this front with its lemon laws that help protect you from buying a faulty vehicle.

Honda Pilot (third generation) by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 For the 2016 model year, the Honda Pilot dropped its rugged, coarse exterior in favor of a more aerodynamic, modern crossover look. But even though the looks don’t scream SUV so much anymore, the capabilities of the Pilot haven’t given up their roots. It is still a strong SUV with seating for up to eight, a powerful V6 engine, and a suspension that may have gotten a little lower than it used to be, but still stands high enough off the ground for most situations.

2017 Kia Niro by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 There are many reasons you might be in the market for an SUV. They’re big, powerful people-carriers that can haul your entire family AND all of their belongings up the side of a mountain. Plus, you’ll look good doing it. Far from being the specialty vehicles they once were, sports utility vehicles can be rough-and-tumble trail blazers, or luxurious highway cruisers.

2020 Ford Escape by KevAuto - CC-BY-SA-4.0 The Ford Escape has been a trustworthy compact crossover vehicle since its introduction in 2000, and its variety of potential features and capabilities has only grown since then. Until 2017, only 3 trim levels were available: the S, SE, and Titanium. Newer Escapes have as many as 7 trim levels, with higher trim levels like the Titanium Hybrid offering premium features such as woodgrain interior trim.

Honda Element by Rudolf Stricker — CC BY-SA 3.0 Ground clearance is an extremely important part of the car buying process that many new or less experienced buyers can often overlook. It can be the different between maintaining your cars for years or having unexpected damage and repair issues pop up unexpectedly. Seasoned car buyers know the importance of this, and the Honda Element’s ground clearance is right on average with other mid-size SUVs.

2020 Ford Explorer XLT by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 When drivers are in the market for a new vehicle with plenty of ground clearance, they’re not always looking for an adventure car. Plenty of people need the ride in order to overcome obstacles you can find in and around developed areas. Maybe they have a steeper-than-average driveway and are tired of scraping their bumper every time they pull in.