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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Technology Comes to the New Ford Transit Connect

In a world full of technology to keep us connected to our friends and peers, and keep us safe while we travel, it is pleasant to know that the Ford Transit Connect has many of the latest technology features that those need.

The Ford Transit Connect offers the Sync 3 system. This allows you to use your smartphone safely while you drive. By using only your voice to interact with your phone, this allows you to keep both hands on the wheel, and your attention on the road. Fully equipped with an offered rearview camera and guidelines makes reversing a…

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The 2017 Ford Fusion Combines Stylish Looks and Great Gas Mileage

There are a lot of reasons why people love Ford vehicles. One of the numerous reasons is because of all of the innovative features that are incorporated in their vehicles. The 2017 Ford Fusion encompasses gas mileage, but also is a vehicle that is stylish, has a great design, drives well, and is priced reasonably.

If you are looking for a vehicle that can provide a number of the various things that you want in a vehicle, you should take a closer look at the 2017 Ford Fusion. It is a vehicle that combines the total package in one vehicle…

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The 2017 Ford Focus is the Perfect Car to Keep You in Control


Driving the wrong car can make you feel like the vehicle is in control. The 2017 Ford Focus is the perfect mix of style, stability, and luxury -- built to make sure you are in control. The 2017 Ford Focus has an Independent MacPherson strut-type suspension with rear stabilizer bar, hydraulic gas-pressurized front shocks, and a fully independent Control Blade SLA rear suspension with stabilizer bar. The electric power-assisted steering makes sure you stay in control of every drive.

The 2017 Ford Focus is a vehicle that is truly built for you. The boron steel reinforced doors...
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