Customer Spotlight: Smiley

Smiley and Tom, our General Manager, with the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid

We interrupt our previous scheduled programming (Fall Auto DIY #5, it will now be posted next Sunday) to bring you, Customer Spotlight Issue #4. Check out the other customer spotlights here. Today we introduce you to Smiley a familiar, friendly face around Academy Ford. Smiley has been a loyal customer to Academy Ford. He has … Continue reading

Our First Look: 2013 C-MAX Hybrid

Introducing the all new 2013 C-MAX Hybrid . . .  The all-new 2013 C-MAX Hybrid is part of the first hybrid-only line of vehicles from Ford in North America.  It uses next-generation Ford hybrid powersplit architecture that allows the electric motor and gas-powered engine to work together or separately to maximize efficiency.   The highlights: Class-exclusive … Continue reading

Week 4 of a First Time NEW Car Buyer

Cargo Area Protector

Welcome back to the work week folks!  I hope everyone had an amazing weekend.  Today we continue to share some insight into the ins and outs of a a first time New Car Buyer.  I know this may sound silly but, in all honesty I have found that the information provided in the Academy Ford … Continue reading

Fall Auto DIY Project #4

We are back at it again with our 5 simple Fall Auto DIY projects.  (Fall Auto DIY Project #1 is here, #2 is here, #3 part 1 is here, #3 part 2 is here, and #3 part 3 is here in case you missed them) Today we are almost at the end of the series with Fall Auto DIY Project #4, replacing your air … Continue reading

Ease Into Independence

Driving in Inclement Weather

Our parental advice regarding teen driving continues . . . So far we have illustrated how important it is to set the standard that driving is a privilege to your children and how to set the expectation that they must drive by the rules to keep the privilege,  and now today we offer some tips to ease … Continue reading

Fall Auto DIY Project #3, Part 3

We are back at it again with our 5 simple Fall Auto DIY projects.  (Fall Auto DIY Project #1 is here, #2 is here, #3 part 1 is here, #3 part 2 is here in case you missed them) Today we are featuring the last installment of the Fall Auto DIY Project #3, checking your brake fluid.  Remember that the entire … Continue reading

Fall Auto DIY Project #3, Part 2

We are here to continue our 5 simple Fall Auto DIY projects for you today!  (Fall Auto DIY Project #1 is here, #2 is here, and #3 part 1 is here in case you missed them) You are getting pretty confident maintaining your vehicle, aren’t you? Let’s get your auto ego boosted even more with the Fall Auto … Continue reading

Week 3 of a First Time NEW Car Buyer

Happy Monday! It’s Rebecca back again to talk about Week 3! This week Sheila and I had a mini Road Trip to Alexandira, VA for a picnic with friends.  Alexandria isn’t too far away so, you would think that it would be an easy trip.  But, my mind set was not wrapped around the idea of an … Continue reading

Fall Auto DIY Project #3, Part 1

We are here to continue our 5 simple Fall Auto DIY projects for you today!  (Fall Auto DIY Project #1 is here, and #2 is here in case you missed them) We hope that you are getting into the swing of things and have begun to get a little more confidence when it comes to … Continue reading

Drive By the Rules: Keep the Privilege

We have already explained how important it is to set the standard that driving is a privilege to your children so, today we are  outlining how to keep it that way.  Make sure you set the expectation that they must drive by the rules to keep the privilege and also outline the consequences if the rules are not … Continue reading