Pretty much everyone has thought at one point or another about just skipping the seat belt. They’re uncomfortable, constricting (and not just in the useful way) and sometimes the choke hold they offer just doesn’t seem to be worth it. There are two reasons when that urge strikes to keep the belt on: getting a ticket or dying a horrible death. Find out more about when you have to wear a seat belt in Georgia (and why you should) by reading. Read the rest of this entry
Heavy duty trucks are exempt from EPA mileage measurements (maybe the testers figured that knowing exactly how much gas or diesel these monster trucks burn to do their jobs would make anyone looking into a truck for the first time cry) but that doesn’t mean that fuel efficiency doesn’t matter when you are hauling or working with your truck. What heavy duty truck is most fuel efficient? Keep reading to get the skinny on the 2015 Ram 3500 vs 2015 Ford F-350 mileage comparison. Read the rest of this entry
First of all, we are so sorry. Whether you got hit by an early flu or that second Taco Bell burrito just didn’t agree with you, having your stomach contents anywhere but in your stomach stinks. Literally. And it’s especially unpleasant when you’ve got it all over your Ford truck that you need to take to work every day. Here are a few of the steps to clean vomit from car seats to make sure that that lovely smell doesn’t stick around.
Do you love the customization options, the economical price, and the off-roading capabilities of the 2016 Jeep Patriot and previous model years? Well you should stop by our lot at Akins right away and check our our current Patriot inventory because according to all the signs we can see, 2016 is the last year for the Jeep Patriot. Read the rest of this entry
A handful of 2016 trucks have already arrived on the lot, but we still have plenty of 2015 Ram 1500 trucks available. When you’re looking at the difference on the 2016 Ram 1500 vs 2015 Ram 1500 we can help give you a few research ideas and help you find the best deal. Read the rest of this entry
Students everywhere are hitting the books and settling in for a new school year of academic excellence. But it’s important when heading off on the great college adventure to have a solid set of wheels to help you out, and really nice to save a little money in the process. That’s why Ford offers the College Student Purchase program. Get a new Ford vehicle before January 4, 2016 to benefit from the 2015 Ford College Student Purchase Program. Read the rest of this entry
The new 2016 model year is almost upon us and with a flood of new vehicles on our lot, it’s time to start answering questions about what kind of upgrades we can look forward to in the coming model year. With an excellent 2016 Jeep Patriot selection already waiting for your exploration at Akins in Winder, GA, let’s first check out what’s new on the 2016 Jeep Patriot for the new model year. Read the rest of this entry
There are a lot of choices when it comes to the great Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks available at Akins Ford, from a reliable work truck to an elite, fully-equipped Platinum edition. But sometimes the styles and options can get a little dizzying unless you’ve been around the automotive block a couple of times. If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Ford Regular Cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew body styles on trucks like the 2015 Ford F-150 or the 2015 Ford Super Duty F-250, just keep reading.
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The 2015 Ford F-150 is a tough, hardworking truck that doesn’t back down from any challenge. But what would you say if the same truck that could tow up to 12,200 pounds and haul another 3,300 pounds of payload and could also give you a massage at the end of a long day? Some people might call that living the dream. With massaging seats, just one of the great features on the Ford F-150, you can have the best in comfort without compromising an inch on truck utility. Read the rest of this entry
Ever asked yourself why do some trucks have double rear wheels? The technical term is “dual rear wheel”, called dually or DRW for short, and it all comes down to increase safety and stability when towing. With two wheels instead of one, a truck can distribute the weight of a payload more evenly and have improved stability when towing loads like horse trailers or large campers.
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