Test drives have always been a great way to get a first impression of a vehicle, but sometimes it isn’t enough for certain people. You might really enjoy it on that day, but what happens if a vehicle ends up just not being right for you? This can be a problem, unless you’re shopping at Houston Ford, where we have a Road Ready Guarantee in Brainerd MN to protect you! Read the rest of this entry
We have a great service center at Houston Ford in Brainerd, MN, and we love getting to help members of our community keep their vehicles running well. One of the tougher areas of service is working on vehicles that run off a diesel engine. Houston Ford is very prepared to work on diesel vehicles, because it has not one, but two master diesel mechanics.
A master diesel mechanic is centric to diagnosing and confirming what an issue is with a diesel-run vehicle. They’re also the person who will design the plan for service and maintenance. Read the rest of this entry
Routine auto maintenance is incredibly important. It’s keeps your vehicle safe, running well, and getting the proper mileage it should. If left undone, it can be detrimental to your own safety, as well as those around you. Even before then, it will start costing you though. Having worn down tires increases how frequently you’ll have to fill up your car.
One of the most important parts of your car to have in good condition is the tires. Thankfully, we’re having a huge tire sale near Brainerd MN at Houston Ford.
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While 94% of the time you only regularly use one key for your Ford vehicle, there will always be a day you leave one set locked in the house or in the car. For times like those, it’s important to have a spare key (or two). Most car purchases include two keys, but if you bought a used car and only got one, or have tendency to forget where you put important items, it might be good to stock up now. We at Houston Ford are happy to help you get keys before you need them. Here’s a little bit about how to get new keys for your Ford vehicle.
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While most anything that makes your SUV shake at high speeds will call for a trip to the shop, it’s always nice to have a reasons for the rattle. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why does my Ford Explorer shake over 60mph?” here are three possible explanations. Your local car service professional can diagnose the exact cause, and get you back on the road without feeling shaken and stirred.
Dirt, wear or even irregular rusting patterns on brake rotors, especially on older cars, can influence not just how well your vehicle stops but the feel of your ride over certain speeds. Depending on the problem, the rotors can be cleaned, replaced or filed down to smooth out your Ford Explorer‘s ride.
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