As Halloween approaches, and you and the kiddies are perfecting your costumes, it’s time to figure out where to show them off (and how to get the best candy haul while you are doing it). While trick or treating in your own neighborhood can often be fun and give you a really good haul, if you feel like traveling farther afield (but not too far) here are a few locations with an ideal family friendly environment. Read the rest of this entry
When it comes to driving safely, it’s always good to have a little help on the road. With the Ford MyKey, parents are able to set limits on one of the keys for the family vehicle which help their students pick up good driving habits, which is especially good to be reminded of during National Teen Driver Safety Week. With the Ford MyKey system, restrictions can be placed on distractions and good habits can be encouraged. This system has also been used in commercial driving fleets as well to encourage safety. But what are the Ford MyKey features? Read the rest of this entry
It’s dangerous out there on the road, and teen drivers suffer a disproportionate number of accidents. Whether that’s because of the newness of driving, or because of the distractions teens can face in this day and age, we don’t know. So in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, we’re bringing out our seven best driving tips for teens (though some old hands at the wheel can probably use a reminder of a couple of these as well). Read the rest of this entry
So the worst has happened, and in spite of all the great preventative safety features on your vehicle you’ve ended up in a tangle of twisted metal and deflating airbags. The first and most important thing is to get medical help for anyone who needs it. Then and only then are you free to worry about the rest of the hassle that comes with our accident. But with our basic advice we can prep you for any eventuality so that you can handle the situation with aplomb (and not panic). Read the rest of this entry
Uconnect Access allows unprecedented unity between the best tools in our lives: our phones and our cars. But like most good things, it’s not available just everywhere. Only select Dodge Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles are equipped with this really excellent feature. So, what vehicles have Uconnect Access? Keep reading for our neat list. Read the rest of this entry
In a previous post we talked about all the awesome features you can find in the Uconnect System in your Jeep, Dodge, Ram, or Chrysler vehicle. But available on select 2015 and 2016 model year vehicles is the even more advanced Uconnect Access opportunity. After subscribing to this system, you are able to interact with your vehicle directly from your smartphone through the Uconnect Access App. Read the rest of this entry
What are you afraid of? Some may put spiders, heights, ghosts, or killer clowns on that list, but most drivers know that there is more to be afraid of on the road than something from a scary Halloween movie. Like other drivers. Fortunately, driver assist technology on Ford vehicles is here to watch your back (and your blind spots, and your front too). Read the rest of this entry
The Uconnect system available on many Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles is one of the most user-friendly infotainment and phone-to-car integration systems on the market. Still, that doesn’t mean that it’s always an easy process to learn about all the opportunities at your finger tips. If you’ve ever wondered what your Uconnect system can do (or are just in the market for a vehicle and want to get a feel for the landscape) just keep reading to find out the features and advantages of Jeep Uconnect. Read the rest of this entry
Most pet owners will keep their furry friend in mind when shopping for a new vehicle, but what are the best cars for pets, and how can you narrow down the plethora of vehicle choices to find the best fit for you and Spot? Here are a few of our guidelines for finding a pet-friendly vehicle and making sure everyone in the family is safe on the road. Read the rest of this entry
Owning a small business is a huge amount of work, and finding the right vehicle for the job is extremely important. Especially if the same vehicle that is used for local deliveries also occasionally takes on the job of getting the kids to hockey practice. Fortunately here at Akins Ford, we have a wide inventory of commercial vehicles like the Ford Transit Cargo Van, the Ford Transit Connect, or the Ford Super Duty F-250 that can make any job easier, and can also step in as a family hauler in some configurations. Read the rest of this entry
