Customer Spotlight: Smiley
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
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
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