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• Clean the interior and exterior 
• Change your vehicle’s air filter
• Change the vehicle’s fluids such as transmission, engine oil and antifreeze
• Check and add air to…

Even the most careful drivers are surprised when they suddenly drive over a pothole. Potholes seem unavoidable and can cause a lot of damage to your car. One study from the American Automobile Association (AAA) found pothole damage costs U.S. drivers $3 billion annually. Over the last five years alone, 16 million drivers have been affected averaging $306 in vehicle repair cost. Damage can affect your tires (puncture, damage, or wear), wheel rims, shocks and struts, suspension, steering, exhaust, and engine. Some of this damage won’t show signs until the vehicle is inspected.

Fortunately, there are some steps…

The vehicle that you choose to drive in for the next few years really does say a lot about your personality. There are plenty of different vehicle types and Westway Ford has picked 3 of our favorite Ford rides to dig deeper into the driver behind them!

The SUV Driver: Ford Explorer

With the capacity to seat 7 passengers, you already know where we are going with this vehicle. The Ford Explorer is perfect for the parent who plans to carpool the kiddos to soccer, band, dance etc. at least once or twice a week. Enough room in the trunk…

The 2016 Ford Focus has earned plenty of approval from its owners this past year. The Ford Focus was designed to appeal to everyone that would potentially drive it. 

The vehicle provides plenty of brand new technology right in the front seat. SYNC 3 is available in certain models and has a very easy to use design. Plug in your phone and instantly you have the world at your fingertips. Switching between GPS, radio and all of the settings that come with the SYNC 3 is easy as can be. Another great tech feature of the Ford Focus is the…

Do you have a new driver in your household this year? This means that you will be taking over the job of teaching your 15 or 16-year-old how to drive from the very start. It sounds scary, but Westway Ford has three tips that will make your instruction a lot easier and safer for you and your teen. Once your teen passes their driver’s test you will sleep great at night knowing you helped raise a safe driver.

Set a good example yourself. We all know no one is a perfect driver, but we need to try and…

The Ford Explorer has been a staple of the SUV world for over 25 years and the most recent model is an amazing interpretation of the old classic. We have recently received some on the lot and they are begging to be driven. Here are some of the amazing features that the new model boasts:

• The 2017 Explorer comes with not one, not two, but three powerful engines plus available Trailer Tow Packages or Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™. This vehicle will give you the confidence you seek on the road and off.


• The new Explorer comes with plenty…

Stop! Don’t squeeze your car into that tight parking spot unless you absolutely have to.

It doesn’t matter whether you drive a brand-new car or one that’s a few years old, it’s always a good idea to try and prevent getting dings on your vehicle’s exterior. Not only are they a bit unsightly, but they also reduce resale value. With a new car or truck especially, one that you may still be making payments on, having to shell out extra money to pay for dent removal is frustrating.

So what are some simple, but effective…