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Need a new car for college? Check out this great student discount

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2015 Ford College Student Purchase Program

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 >>

What’s new on the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

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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 >>

2015 Ford Super Duty F-250 towing a trailer

What’s the Difference Between Ford Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew?

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Difference Between Ford Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew

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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Massaging seats on your Ford F-150

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Ford F-150 Massaging Seats

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 >>

Why Do Some Trucks Have Double Rear Wheels?

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DRW vs SRW

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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Front Quarter View of the Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus ST upgrade kit for sale in Atlanta GA

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Typically, we know that drivers don’t necessarily think of the Ford Focus when they hear the word power. You are more likely going to think of something like a sports car or a more powerful pickup. However, Ford made one of its most popular sedans a top contender when it comes to the race to the finish line with its new upgrade kit that adds 23 horsepower to make a final horsepower output of 275. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear Quarter View of the 2015 Ford F-150 in sandy terrain

Lease a brand-new Ford F150 today at Akins Ford in Winder GA!

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Lease an F150 in Winder Atlanta GA

The F150 is one pretty incredible vehicle. There’s a reason that it is not only one of our most popular makes and models sold here at Akins Ford! It is also one of the most popular pickups you will find across the nation.

However, what if you’re the type of driver who wants to drive an F150 but doesn’t want to have the commitment of being locked into a 5-year loan, or doesn’t want to deal with owning a vehicle when the financing agreement is up? That’s when you begin to explore the other options you have, and one of those is to lease an F150 in Winder Atlanta GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford SYNC3 vs Ford SYNC

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Differences between Ford SYNC3 and Ford SYNC

The whole concept of an infotainment system in a vehicle is fairly new, but over the past few years, this type of technology in a vehicle has become fairly common among the wide variety of vehicles available. Nearly every single vehicle in the current industry has some sort of infotainment system available, which goes to show just how important this type of technology is in your everyday life. Read the rest of this entry >>

How to program a new remote key fob for Ford

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The invention of remote keyless entry is one of those things that you don’t deem as necessary if you don’t already have one, but for those drivers who do have a key fob, they often can’t imagine having anything else.

A key fob is the actual mechanical part that is used to lock and unlock the vehicle. This is not the physical key, but the mechanism that unlocks the vehicle without using the key. Read the rest of this entry >>