Rule the Great Outdoors With the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor


Every square-inch of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor has been designed to bring the unstoppable performance of a regular model to the roughest of off-road trails. Utilizing the revolutionary new body of the Ford F-150 line and then taking it to new heights with specialized off-road engineering, the vehicle is made for those who never want to compromise capability

Military-Grade Body

The latest generation of Ford F-150 models evolved the full-size pickup beyond the competition…

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Dirt on Vehicle can be Full of Bacteria

If you are like a lot of drivers, you do not frequently wash your vehicle. You may think that the buildup of dirt and bird droppings gives your car a bit of character and really is not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things. However, this buildup may be causing a health risk.

The dirt and grime that buildup on your vehicle can be full of harmful bacteria that can cause infections and disease. You may not realize that you are coming into contact with this harmful bacteria everyday when you open your car door. The…
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Why Rotating Your Tires is an Important Part of Vehicle Maintenance

You may not think about rotating your tires as much as you think about filling up your gas tank. However, rotating your tires is extremely important. The tread of your tires wears down on all four units at different rates. Generally, your front tires wear down quicker than the back, so it is important to rotate your tires at regular intervals to keep wear and tear to a minimum.

Rotating the tires of your vehicle means that a service technician will physically take the tires of your car and move them to different spots. This is part of a regular…
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The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Named Pickup Truck of the Year by Popular Mechanics


Is anyone from Michigan to Texas to Montana at all surprised to see the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor named Pickup Truck of the Year by Popular Mechanics? Here at Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas, we’ve developed an intense appreciation for this unstoppable lightweight truck, and we’ve watched numerous faces light up after even a short turn behind the wheel in Tawas City and Iosco County, MI.

The Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards

The…

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Spare glasses, an often overlooked item for your roadside emergency kit

As anyone who wears glasses knows, accidents happen. Maybe a screw falls out of your frame. It's not that hard to crack one of your lenses or have your frame break in half. No amount of duck tape can save a broken pair of glasses. That's why your roadside emergency kit should include spare glasses.

Unless you like squinting and barely seeing the road, it's important to have a backup pair of glasses. Most car issues can be solved with either a simple roadside repair or a tow truck. Your vision, on the other hand, can't…
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How To Make Your Car As Fuel Efficient As Possible

In this day and age everyone wants to save money. And in a world where your vehicle is used for seemingly everything, the cost of gas can put a damper on that money saving plan. Fortunately there are many proven ways in which you can improve your fuel efficiency and save on routine trips to the gas station.

The most obvious and effective way to save money on gas begins when you are choosing your car. A vehicle that is boasted as a hybrid or electric will no doubt neutralize any potential for spending too much on fuel. However, many…
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What Kind of Spiders Have More Than 8 Legs?

A small chip in your windshield can quickly become a spider-crack with multiple legs growing across you glass. Now that small chip is a safety hazard for all -- you, passengers, pedestrians, and fellow drivers -- sharing the roadway.

Keep your view unobstructed, get that small chip repaired by professional windshield technicians before it becomes a spider that will ruin your day. Don't let chips grow legs when you have qualified professionals nearby who can resolve your small problem or provide a fast replacement.
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How To Ensure Safe Driving

One of the parts of driving is making sure that you are driving safely. Driving safely is something that you should be doing at all times. There are many components to driving safely so it can be hard to remember everything. Keep in mind these tips when you are driving.

Don't use your phone. Using your phone while driving is something that everyone knows they shouldn't do but everyone seems to do. When you are looking at your phone you're not looking at the road, and when your eyes are off the road anything can happen.
 
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