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At Robert Horne Ford, we understand the harsh winter months can really do a number on your Ford vehicle. 

By keeping your eye in your own car fluids, then you also can make certain that you keep traveling in rain, sleet, or snow. You'll find basics which every motorist should understand pretty easy to follow. The experts are not the only ones that are able to keep your vehicle running. Read the following guidelines to learn exactly what most of the experts understand.

After you check your fluids, you should see the automobile specialists to change your fluids. Then, they usually flush out the old material and also fill you up with fresh stuff (in a nutshell). When…

Here at Robert Horne Ford, our staff is knowledgeable in the specific needs of your car. Every make and model is different and requires different fluids. Keeping your oil changed regularly is important in maintaining your vehicle. Our highly qualified technicians are trained by strict industry standards to do proper vehicle maintenance.

Taking your shop to an unqualified mechanic could cost you time and money. It is important that your fluids are replaced with only the manufacturer required fluids. Who knows you car better than the people who created it? It may seem like a...

Whether they're installed on a sports car, SUVs, or sedans, all brakes serve a basic function. These parts are supposed to provide stopping power on demand. A malfunction in the braking system significantly increases the risk of an accident or other unfortunate incident on the road. Squealing and grinding noises that come from the wheels indicate potential problems with the brakes.

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There are parts of your vehicle that will not run properly unless your car for them in the way that you are meant to and service them when you should. It is important for you to do what you can to maintain every part of your vehicle, which is where our expert mechanics at Robert Horne Ford come into play.

The oil that is in your vehicle needs to be changed out regularly. Changing the oil is not a hard or expensive job, and it is something that can do much to keep your vehicle running. You should replace the…

With the winter months heading our way, it's imperative that we ensure our vehicles are in excellent shape so we don't get left out in the cold, quite literally. One way to do so is by paying attention to your vehicle's warning indicator lights.

 

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Robert Horne Ford knows how easy it is to put off addressing a warning indicator light in your vehicle, however, we can't str

A road trip can be a great way to spend your time with family. How can a clean car help? It's easier to find stuff. That's the most obvious answer. You don't have to dig for maps, compact discs or a DVD. This can cause unwanted tension during driving. You also don't want to be digging for stuff while driving. Having everything organized can help.

You'll also dirty up your car a bit on the road trip. A dirty car to begin with only leads to more filthy accumulation. You don't want to be…

The car battery is working hard to keep a number of devices and gadgets running perfectly in your vehicle. At the first sign of trouble, you should have the car battery inspected so you are not gong to wind up stuck somewhere with a dead battery.

Consider these 4 signs of a failing car battery:

1. The check-engine light used to flicker on and off, but now it stays on all the time when driving.
2. The headlights appear to be dimmer after you start the car in the morning.
3. When you pop the hood, you notice the battery…