5 Things to Consider When Tire Shopping
Think about something. Your car’s tires are the only part of the vehicle that ever touches the ground… hopefully. That means your tires are all that stands between you and the bumps, potholes, rocks, cracks, glass and other debris that your car drives over regularly. In other words, they’re a pretty important part of your vehicle’s safety equipment. But if you’ve ever been into one of those bargain tire stores, you’ve probably been overwhelmed at the sheer number of tires available from dozens of manufacturers and in hundreds of sizes and styles.
6 Best Places to Camp in North Georgia
As summer kicks into high gear, we here at Athens Ford are thinking about the same things you are – namely, enjoying all that our great state has to offer. As we’re planning those summer outings in our Ford trucks, SUVs and crossovers, we’ve got our eyes on all of the fantastic places we have to camp here in Northern Georgia. And while everyone has their favorite, it’s hard to pick one that’s better than all the rest. So we thought we’d offer up a list of what we consider the best places to camp in North Georgia. Here they are, in no particular order.
Ford GT Rising in Value
The Ford GT Supercar Keeps Increasing in Value
When then-CEO Bill Ford made the decision back in the late 1990s to resurrect the Ford GT supercar for production, little did he know the success that was in store. The car was intended to be a tribute to the original Ford GT40 that won the famed 24-Hours of Le Mans four years in a row in the 1960s. It was also meant to commemorate Ford’s 100-year anniversary of vehicle production in 2003. The first Ford GTs were ready just in time, and met with universal praise and awe in the automotive world.
The production run of the Ford GT supercar was designed to be short-lived, with only 4,038 vehicles made during their three years of manufacture from 2004 to 2006. All of them were sold as model-year 2005 or 2006 cars, and the initial MSRP ranged from $140,000 to around $165,000. Actual selling prices for the Ford GT – America’s first genuine supercar – were much higher though, with reports that early models brought as much as a $100,000 premium over the MSRP.
Why is My Check Engine Light On?
What That Check Engine Light May Be Indicating – And What to Do About It
In recent years advances in automotive technology have led to vehicles that are more fuel-efficient, safer and better performing than ever before. These vehicles also contain an increasingly complex set of electronic controls and automated systems. In order to ensure all of your new Ford vehicle’s systems are operating correctly, a series of internal diagnostic checks is continually monitoring the function of every system within your vehicle. If there’s ever a problem with the engine or related components, your car’s onboard diagnostic system will notify you by illuminating the check engine light, or what Ford calls the “service engine soon” light.
The New Aluminum-bodied F-150 Up To 20% More Fuel Efficient
The new aluminum-bodied F-150 is getting a lot of attention lately. Not only is it completely redesigned and more attractive than ever, the new aluminum body construction makes it lighter and up to 20% more fuel-efficient compared to previous models. The official EPA fuel economy ratings were announced recently, and as expected the all new F-150 shows up with great numbers. No other gasoline-powered full-size truck is more fuel efficient or more capable than the 2015 Ford F-150.
Winter Driving Tips for Athens-Area Motorists
Winter seems to have arrived early for much of the country this year – including right here in Northeast Georgia. That’s why we here at Athens Ford want to remind you of some extra safety precautions you should take when winter weather leaves it mark on our roads. Our Georgia highways and country lanes are beautiful, but they can also be treacherous when snow and ice are present. Here are some tips for staying safe when you journey out this winter.
Coming soon to Athens Ford
With the release of the new 2015 Focus, Ford has given us the widest range of styles and choices yet for this popular and sporty little compact. Available in both a sedan and hatchback body style, with a range of engine choices, and even in an all-electric drivetrain, the 2015 Focus is all about variety. The obvious choice for the most exciting variant of the new Ford Focus is the updated Focus ST. With improved styling, more power and better handling, the 2015 Focus ST is the hottest hatchback that Ford has ever released.
Should You Buy or Lease from Athens Ford?
Should You Buy or Lease Your Ford?
After you’ve done all of the research, taken your test drives and have finally decided on the perfect Ford vehicle for you, one question still remains. Should you buy or lease your new Ford? Most folks never ask themselves that question — they just go with what they know. According to recent numbers from the major credit reporting agencies, nearly three out of four new vehicles are bought, with the remaining one being leased. That means 75% of folks get a loan for their new car purchase and make payments toward one day owning it. The remaining 25% or so decide to lease. But what’s the right choice for folks in Athens, Jefferson, Loganville, Winder and the rest of North Georgia?
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Best Selling Vehicle in America
Folks Around Athens Georgia Love Their Ford F-Series Trucks
Want to know the most popular and best-selling truck in Georgia and the rest of the country? Just take a look around. In driveways from Jefferson to Winder to Loganville to worksites right here in Athens, there are more Ford F-series trucks around than any other pickup.
Don’t get us wrong-we’re all for cars that are safe and technologically advanced and pretty and luxurious and efficient, but there’s something extra special about a car that can just get up and go. Not every customer has the need for speed, but those that do get the itch would rather not spend a few hundred thousand dollars on an overly-fancy sports car just to get some good horsepower and decent zero-to-sixty times. That’s where the Forbes.com list of the Fastest Cars Under $50,000 comes in handy, especially since two of our beloved Ford models are mentioned on that list.
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