Posts Tagged ‘certified’
Ford Trucks Still Selling Despite Hybrid Frenzy
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:00 No CommentsWhile most of the world is in a frenzy of hybrid and electric car love, some areas are quite happily buying Ford trucks like they’ve been doing all along. Many rural areas in Canada have more Ford trucks on their roads than cars, and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is one of them.
Dean Lato, the vehicle sales [...]
Finding Used Car Deals, Part Two
Friday, May 2, 2008 5:05 No CommentsWednesday, we discussed three ways to save money when buying a certified Ford or other used vehicle. Here are a few more tips to help you get a great deal.
• Look for a Demo Model
Many dealers have used cars on their lots that have served as demos. This means that the car has been [...]
Are You Ready for Plug-In Cars?
Monday, April 28, 2008 5:05 No CommentsYou’ve probably heard a lot about the electric car. Whether it’s the conspiracy theories that the oil companies have stifled the idea or the stories about how car manufacturers are getting closer to this goal, the electric car generates conversation. But individuals aren’t the only ones getting ready for this new phenomenon.
The utility companies are [...]
Who Else Wants to Save on Car Insurance? Part 2
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:05 No CommentsYesterday, we discussed three tips for saving money on car insurance for your certified Ford. As promised, here are three more tips to drive down those prices even further.
1. Don’t be rude. Agents can pull some strings, make some phone calls and even do some extra work to get you a better price. But they won’t [...]
The Dreaded Mystery of the “Check Engine” Light
Monday, March 31, 2008 5:05 No CommentsThere are probably not many people who don’t know what their “Check Engine” lights look like. This little mystery light has probably come on in almost every car ever made at one point or another. And the funny thing is that many mechanics are just as stumped as you are when you take your car [...]
The Dreaded Mystery of the “Check Engine” Light
Monday, March 31, 2008 5:05 No CommentsThere are probably not many people who don’t know what their “Check Engine” lights look like. This little mystery light has probably come on in almost every car ever made at one point or another. And the funny thing is that many mechanics are just as stumped as you are when you take your car [...]
The Dreaded Mystery of the "Check Engine" Light
Monday, March 31, 2008 5:05 No CommentsThere are probably not many people who don’t know what their “Check Engine” lights look like. This little mystery light has probably come on in almost every car ever made at one point or another. And the funny thing is that many mechanics are just as stumped as you are when you take your car [...]
Jiffy Lube Shows Its Charitable Side
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:05 No CommentsIf you’ve ever taken your certified Ford to a Jiffy Lube for an oil change, the employees have probably tried to sell you a transmission flush, tire rotation, air filter, or any number of other services. That’s what happens to me. But the automotive service company is showing another side by trying to raise $1 [...]
Using Cruise Control for Better Fuel Efficiency
Friday, March 14, 2008 5:05 No CommentsWe all know that we can use the cruise control feature on a certified Ford or other vehicle when we’re driving down the highway. But did you know you can use it in other ways to help you save gas mileage?
Intrigued? Keep reading.
By accelerating slowly from a complete stop, you save gas. You can accelerate [...]
How to Become a Hypermiler
Monday, March 10, 2008 5:07 No CommentsWe’ve all been stuck behind a car that is moving too slowly for our approval. At first thought, you might think the driver’s an octogenarian coming home from his weekly trip to the supermarket. But then you get a closer look and find out the motorist is thirty-ish and perfectly able to go the [...]










