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Surviving Your First Road Trip Using Three Tips
The first tip is to always make sure children are adequately entertained during the duration of the trip. This is especially crucial for smaller children with short attention spans. Consider packing interactive games, coloring books, or videos for your trip to keep the little ones busy during long-distance travel.
The next tip to remember...
An Automated Car Wash Has a Green or Environmental Advantage Over Hand Washing Your Car
- Most people will at some point have a hose with the water running in one hand and a sponge in the other. This might be more convenient and maybe a little more effective but it wastes a lot of water. Estimates vary; but stating that the average person hand washing their car will use 80 gallons of water is a pretty good standard to go by. The more modern automated car washes, by comparison only use about 50 gallons.
- When…
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum Offers Leather-Clad Capability
There’s more to a luxurious-feeling SUV than leather, to be sure, but the 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum has it in spades (Nirvana leather, to be precise). But as the top-tier model in the range, it also comes with all manner of other goodies that keep this popular SUV capable in ways that set it a bit apart from the rest of the Explorer’s trims.
Safe Driving: Good For All
Practice defensive driving techniques. Stay a few seconds distance behind other drivers. An increased distance gives you more time to stop if there is a problem ahead. Don't risk getting in a fender-bender because you were too…!--td>
MotorWeek Exalts the 2017 Ford Explorer
Might you have a full-size SUV in mind for your next daily driver?
Well, if so, we here at Coggin Ford have your solution -- and we think you'll find it in the form of the 2017 Explorer.
Check the clip below to hear all about it from the fine folks over at MotorWeek:
The Explorer's engine catalog kicks off with a 3.5-liter V6. Good for a healthy 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque, the V6 teams with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is optional.
We also like the entry-level engine…
The New & Improved 2018 Ford Expedition at Coggin Ford Jacksonville
Ford Motor Co Gives Back $100 Million