Buying a “beater” car — typically an older, well-worn vehicle that may not be in pristine condition — can have several benefits. Over anything, price is the main advantage to getting yourself ...

I was sloshing through an icy parking lot Friday morning and there they were: Paul White and his 1990 Dodge Dakota pickup. “How’s My Favorite Ride these days?” he asked, recognizing me. “Great, ...

My pickup truck is now officially a “beater.” If the front license plate, which hangs at a 45-degree angle, doesn’t give it away, the rust over the rear tires does. The 1994 Ford Ranger is all mine. I ...