Will Atlanta gas prices ever go down?

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Will gas prices go down in 2015 in the Atlanta area

Gas prices seem to be one of the most aggravating topics you could talk to someone about, no matter where they live or what they drive. However, there are plenty of options for fuel-efficient vehicles for sale in Atlanta, which would help the high cost of fuel immensely, but what we are all really wondering is will gas prices go down in 2015 in the Atlanta area?

While we don’t have a crystal ball and we can’t predict the future, according to some economists, there is hope that gas prices will go down in 2015, all across the U.S. This is welcome news to all drivers who have been struggling with how to keep the cost of gas and getting around under control while still keeping up with all of their day-to-day activities. Read the rest of this entry >>

Differences between carbon fiber wheels and regular wheels

The Ford Shelby GT350R uses new materials for wheels

Differences between Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang carbon wheels and regular wheels

As if the Ford Shelby GT350R wasn’t exciting enough, we learned some details that might make you even more inclined to splurge and lease or finance this vehicle once it is available.

The Ford Shelby GT350R is the most racetrack-capable car as of late and part of the reason for that is because it features carbon fiber wheels. Even more shocking is that these wheels will come standard with all Ford Shelby GT350R models!

This is the first vehicle from a mainstream automaker to have carbon fiber wheels as a standard equipment feature. The best part about the Ford Shelby GT350R is that it is complete street-legal. Surprising, right? We thought so. Read the rest of this entry >>

John Dudley at Akins Ford 2015

Thanks for visiting Wild Willies to meet John Dudley!

See John Dudley in Winder near Athens GA

We just want to take a moment to thank everyone who came out to our “Meet John Dudley” event last month. It ended up being a HUGE success and we are so happy to have been able to host an event like this that gets our community members out and about.

We also love being able to have someone like Dudley who really made the event fun for all. Men, women, boys and girls all came out to the event, which just goes to show how much fun these events can be for the whole family. Read the rest of this entry >>

Used cars and trucks for sale near Atlanta or Athens GA

It’s not always in the budget to get a brand-new car

Used Ford F150 for sale in Winder near Athens GA

Getting a brand-new car can be a little bit costly, even if you do have thousands of extra dollars laying around (but let’s be honest, who does?).

Another cost-alternative option is to get a pre-owned vehicle. Now, we know that used cars in the past have sometimes had a stigma about them being of poor quality, being old and being outdated, but at Akins Ford, we don’t follow the rules of the past; we make our own. Read the rest of this entry >>

Oil change coupons for Atlanta or Athens GA

Need an oil change? Get in and out quickly at Akins Ford!

Oil change coupons for Atlanta GA

The experts at Akins Ford know a few things about getting you into a great car at an affordable price, but what you may not know is that there are also plenty of other offerings by the experts at Akins Ford including car service!

Our well-trained technicians are always ready to get you into a great new vehicle, but they are also there for all drivers after the purchase of the vehicle with the offering of a wide variety of services.
Some of the services we offer at Akins Ford include tire rotation, brake work, transmission flush, electrical work and of course oil changes We even offer specials, which many drivers find useful when trying to stay on a budget. From oil change coupons for Atlanta GA to an overall maintenance check, we have it all. Read the rest of this entry >>

Truck accessory sales summer 2015

Let’s take things up a notch with some accessories

Truck accessory sales summer 2015

An easy, great way to make your truck unique and exciting is to customize it a bit is to customize it with accessories. There are a ton of different accessories available for just about any make and model. We love accessories and at the Akins Auto family, we even have a whole store dedicated to vehicle accessories called Wild Willies.

Accessories are fun. Depending on how fancy you want to go, they can be affordable and some can be easy to add on and take off at any time so your vehicle. We are even having a few truck accessory sales summer 2015 near Atlanta GA at Wild Willies, so you don’t have to worry about spending your entire month’s paycheck to get your truck all decked out. Read the rest of this entry >>

2015 Ford model recall

Because we care: What Georgia drivers need to know about the latest Ford recall

Ford CMax Focus Escape recall 2015

Now, we’re not writing this post to scare you, but we truly do value and care about our customers and we want to be straightforward with all information so you can have the best, safest driving experience available in all of the vehicles we sell here at Akins Ford Chrysler Jeep Ram.

Just this week, we learned about a Ford CMax Focus Escape recall 2015 that affects about 433,000 new models. Read the rest of this entry >>

MyFord App free features for watch

Ford joins the ranks of Apple and other tech companies with wearable tech

MyFord App free features

The idea of wearable technology isn’t really anything new and it’s not really surprising, to us at least, that the automotive industry is now jumping on the bandwagon. Vehicles have advanced so much in the last few years that the idea of a vehicle that drives itself is an actual possibility.

The types of technology in new cars such as the Ford Fusion or the Ford Edge are revolutionary and for many drivers, the first times they are seeing features such as Active Park Assist, a voice-activated turn-by-turn navigation system, a front-facing camera that can see around corners, as well as an engine that starts with just the push of a button. Read the rest of this entry >>