Archive for October, 2008
Are You Ready to Tailgate?
Friday, October 31, 2008 9:47 No Comments
The history of tailgaiting goes back to the 1800s when fans carried picnics to games. Remember, there was no fast food back then. Folks would pack fried chicken and homemade bread into the picnic baskets, along with a jug of lemonade.
The migration to football started with college teams, and then on to the pro leagues [...]
How to Choose the Right Car for You
Friday, October 31, 2008 9:42 No CommentsThere are a number of things to think about before buying a new car. Establishing your needs and desires will help you make a wiser decision. Here are six steps which can help you with the selection process.
You might want to make a list of the questions and answers. This way at the end [...]
Preventive Car Maintenance
Friday, October 31, 2008 9:39 No CommentsAccording to auto repair shops there are ten most frequent car repairs. Knowing what they are can help you keep a watchful eye to possible problems. Here’s the list:
1) Brake system
2) Oil change/lube
3) Fuel system (radiator)
4) Ignition
5) Suspension
6) Fuel system
7) Electrical system
8) Transmission
9) Air conditioning
10) Exhaust.
There are ways to keep your repair costs down. [...]
Singin’ on the Road
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:26 No Comments
America has always had a love affair with their Ford Trucks. It’s often a relationship that outlasts all others. Your truck can remind you of time with your Grandpa, of that special woman in your life or just stir up a terrific loyalty.
Here are lyrics to some favorite truck songs. Download your favorite, put the [...]
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:20 No CommentsCar safety is something that Ford takes seriously, but every now and then we all can use a good laugh. Here are some quotes taken directly from insurance claims. I’m not sure how each case turned out, but for now they make fun reading.
The guy was all over the road. I had to swerve [...]
Music For The Road
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:09 No CommentsIf you’re a music lover, chances are pretty good you download your tunes these days. You have a choice of many sites where for a small charge a song is available to you. Once you have your music downloaded you can store it on your computer or MP3 player. But how do you get [...]
What’s That Smell?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:53 No CommentsRemember that new car smell? Actually, new cars haven’t had that smell since manufacturers took the solvents out of the glues in the interior in an attempt to save a lot of UAW members’ livers. Oh well. But there are plenty of other smells emanating from your car. Some of them are perfectly normal, even [...]
Mythology in the Car World
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:41 No CommentsMyths can be beasts that throw us curves in every facet of our lives. But the good folks at your Ford Dealership want you to be factually informed about the care and efficiency of your car. Here are three of the top auto myths that need to be debunked.
Myth No. 1: Cutting the A/C
Myth:
“Leave off [...]
What Color Should Your Next Car Be?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 18:47 No CommentsHPI, a vehicle researcher in the UK, has released details of a study regarding what color car has the best resale value. This is very important in today’s economic climate because you don’t want to
Black – classic, timeless color that suits all types of vehicle.
Silver – second only to black, but there are too [...]
Ford Auto Financing Still Available
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 18:42 No CommentsFord Motor Co. has been talking for months during its monthly sales call about the negative impact of the credit crunch. In those conference calls with analysts and reporters, Ford executives linked the clamp-down on credit to depressed auto sales. But some of those officials are now worried that the bad news about credit tightening [...]










