Bill Colwell Ford Blog

Are you in need of a reliable car or SUV for your travels around Cedar Falls and Waterloo, but money is tight and you have a limited budget? 

Summer is almost here, which means it's a fantastic time to start planning your next road trip adventure! Our dealership in Hudson, IA is here to provide some helpful tips to make your summer travels smooth and enjoyable.

Braden Rogers has been named Salesperson of the Year for 2023 at Bill Colwell Ford. This award is given to top sellers who maintain high scores in customer satisfaction.

Both the Mustang Mach-E® and Ford Explorer® just finished their front overlap crash tests, scoring a solid ‘good’ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Bill Colwell Ford presented $4,460 to the Hudson Athletic Booster Club for the 12th Annual Drive 4 UR School event held last September. To date, Bill Colwell Ford has helped raise $73,040 for the organization. A big thanks to everyone in the Hudson community for coming out and supporting this event year after year!

Pictured left to right: Whitney Burke, Jeff Baker, Ken Klenk (Hudson Booster Club President), Kevin Wurzer (Activities Director at Hudson Community School District), Bill Colwell, and Blake Colwell.

Bill Colwell Ford, Cedar Valley's #1 dealership for 8 years, celebrates excellence in service, recognized for Automotive Service and Detailing. With a focus on employee dedication, community involvement, and cutting-edge technology, they're at the front of the automotive industry. As electric vehicles surge, their Model e Certified Elite Dealer status showcases their commitment to the future. Beyond cars, their community initiatives, like the annual "Fill a 50" drive and Drive 4 UR School event, highlight their dedication to giving back.

Ford Blue Advantage is the name for one of the Ford Certified Pre-Owned programs and buying a car from this inventory gives you extra reassurance and allows you to save money on a high-quality pre-owned car. Ford Blue Advantage is a great option for drivers who cannot decide between a new Ford car and a pre-owned one, as it combines the best aspects of both.

Here are the top reasons to choose a car from the Ford Blue Advantage inventory.

The onset of winter here in the Hudson, IA region means that drivers will need to get reacquainted with driving through snow, slush, and ice. If this is your first winter driving in snow, it helps to be behind the wheel of a high-tech Ford car that is equipped with features like Ford drive modes that aid with snow driving.

Even with these features, it’s important to understand the basics of driving in inclement conditions. Here are some helpful tips from the team at Bill Colwell Ford.

With winter on the horizon in the Hudson, IA region, drivers are beginning to prepare their vehicles for the upcoming snow and ice. One question that our dealers receive here at our Ford tires department at Bill Colwell Ford is regarding the difference between all-season tires and winter tires. While these tires may have similar-sounding names, they are utilized for different purposes.