What do you look for in a car while shopping at Truck Town? Do you consider engine size, horsepower, shape, cargo space, interior? What else do you need to look for? One thing you must consider as a priority is the safety of the car you are buying.
Just like you, our Bremerton, WA Truck Town team members love the thrill of a new vehicle purchase. Just like you, auto finance terms often baffle us. What do they mean? We grapple with come common auto finance terms below.
When you take your sedan, SUV, or truck to a service center to get an oil change, you're likely going to be hit with this question: conventional or synthetic? If you're one of the drivers who gets absolutely perplexed by this question, you're not alone. Let's take a look at the differences between conventional and synthetic oil.
Drivers of more modern cars can often turn to synthetic oil for improved performance and longer time and distance between oil changes.
Though we specialize in selling quality used trucks here at Truck Town, we tend to have plenty of quality hatchback models for sale. For many drivers, hatchbacks have a utility that we simply can't deny.
Hatchbacks are great for drivers who want something fun and sporty. With remarkable style and smooth, satisfying performance, many hatchback drivers love getting around town in these small, lightweight vehicles. Even though many hatchbacks have four doors, they are still small enough to make them easily maneuverable for tight parking spots.
Have you heard of the Ford F-150 model in our dealerships? Well, if you are yet to, here is the information on its performance features from our learned agents.
The new F-150 offers six powertrains across the model lineup. All these engines mate to an auto-ten-speed transmission, and they deliver efficient driving dynamics and have fuel decency. One of the available engines is a TI-VCT 3.3L V6 engine which churns out an impressive 290 horsepower. The second option includes a V6 Eco Boost 2.7l engine which comes with a direct fuel injection system. It gets a horsepower of…
The Ford Explorer midsize SUV is a three-row vehicle with an excellent design. The spacious interior seats up to seven people. It has a long list of interior design features, including a touchscreen eight inches across to control all the infotainment, connectivity for both Apple and Android smartphones, four USB ports for charging and data transfer, its own Wi-Fi network, onboard satellite radio, and plenty more.
The Ford Explorer has three different zones for climate control to ensure that each row has its own comfort level. You can upgrade the sound system
Having a comfortable vehicle should be a priority because it makes driving more enjoyable. Comfort should be a requirement if you spend a lot of time on the road. Here at Truck Town, we understand the value of the Ford Flex, especially as it relates to comfort features.
Ground Clearance
Getting in and out of a large vehicle can be challenging at times. Ford made it easy to enter and exit the Flex by building it with a 5.9 ground clearance. This SUV seats seven passengers, which is why having an ideal ground clearance is important.
Here at Truck Town our team consistently recommends Ford Super Duty to anyone requiring an extreme workhorse for extreme jobs: industrial applications, construction, commercial hauling/towing and major plowing. How do we know Ford Super Duty is so powerful and durable? Here's the proof.
Put to the Test
When building Ford Super Duty, Ford subjects these trucks to extreme tests mimicking real world stresses in heavy-duty work situations. Each truck undergoes:
Brake pads contribute to the critical result of slowing a car and bringing it to a stop. All brake systems rely on several different parts to do their job, and the brake pads are somewhat "in the middle" of the collective. All parts need to work to make a functioning brake system, and drivers must stay mindful of any problems. Pads and other parts could wear out.
What function do the brake pads serve? The calipers put some impact on the pads, which then press onto the rotors. Rotors are spinning metal discs connected to the wheels.
When the IIHS tests the front of the vehicle in crashes, among there are factors that are looked at when giving the vehicle its safety rating. These are considered the most important factors because they are the ones that have the most impact on the live of the driver and passengers.
One major factor is the safety cage or the structure. The structure is what protects the occupant from injury. This is also looked at with consideration to the crush zone because the safety cage is to be protected by the crush zone so that the occupant can be safe…