Here at Akins Ford, our friends and neighbors have always been treated well, and this month is not exception. In addition to the great deals available from the national Ford Friends and Neighbors pricing event, we are slashing out prices even more. Check out these great November and Black Friday car sales near Atlanta with the Akins Ford Friends and Neighbors Pricing Event. 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
Sometimes Christmas comes early. That’s what it feels like to get the first burst of information about the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck. While 2017 is a long way off, we’re excited to be able to share some of the new features and details of the brand new Super Duty and give you a first idea of the 2017 Ford Super Duty release date for this new vehicle. Read the rest of this entry
Tailgating season is upon us, and it’s the time of year where, whether you are heading to a local UGA Ice Dogs game or going farther afield, it’s the season to start deciding what vehicle you should take and how to equip it for the best pregame experience possible. We at Akins have a few suggestions on what are the best tailgating vehicles for all your pre-game fun. 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
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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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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Getting a new car is always an exciting time. No matter how old you are, how many vehicles you’ve had before, or how long you’ve had your license, there is nothing like that moment when you get behind the wheel of your new vehicle.
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Having a pickup in Georgia is more common than seeing peaches on trees, and at Akins Ford, we’re happy to say that we have one of the widest selections of trucks for sale in the area! It also helps that we have a few different automotive manufacturers that we carry, which means even more options available! We have some of the best trucks for sale in 2015 near Atlanta GA, and we would be willing to bet that when you take a look at our inventory, you will find everything you need. Read the rest of this entry
