Bill Colwell Ford Blog

If you’re the owner of a Ford F-150 and aren’t aware of Pro Power Onboard, you simply aren’t taking full advantage of what your pickup truck can do. Here at Bill Colwell Ford, we’d like to break down what Ford Pro Power Onboard is, and how our customers can best take advantage of this great feature! 

One of the best ways to lower the cost of a new vehicle purchase here at Bill Colwell Ford is to trade in your previous car, truck, or SUV. While a vehicle trade-in can work wonders for your monthly payment, some drivers don’t know the best, cost-effective ways to get the most out of a trade.

Here are a few tips we recommend to help maximize that value.

Ernie Doeden and Braden Rogers have both been named Salesperson of the Year for 2021 at Bill Colwell Ford. This award is given to top sellers who maintain high scores in customer satisfaction.

Braden Rogers has been part of Bill Colwell Ford for 5 years. He also was given Honorable Mention for...

Ernie Doeden and Braden Rogers have both been named Salesperson of the Year for 2021 at Bill Colwell Ford. This award is given to top sellers who maintain high scores in customer satisfaction.

Ernie Doeden has been part of Bill Colwell Ford for 27 years. Of his 20 years as a Sales Representative, he has been...

One of the most important aspects of automotive research is getting behind the wheel of a vehicle you love and giving it a test drive. While many people focus on how the car looks and feels (both of which are important), we suggest that Hudson Ford customers give each of the following checklist items consideration while test driving a vehicle they may potentially buy. 

Buying a new Ford vehicle is an exciting experience, and at no point in the process is there more excitement than in dreaming up exactly the type of automobile you’d like to take home. The best way to get exactly what you want here at Bill Colwell Ford is to custom order a vehicle. If you’re wondering how to go about doing that, don’t worry. We’re happy to walk you through the process! 

The concept of customer reward points is nothing new for most American consumers, which is why the FordPass Rewards program should create obvious benefits for Ford customers in and around Hudson, IA. Here at Bill Colwell Ford, we’d like to break down what this program is and how it works! 

If you’re interested in purchasing a Ford vehicle in the New Year, you may find yourself looking into pre-owned models as well as new ones. If you do go the pre-owned route, you must decide if you’d like a traditional used Ford or Ford Blue Advantage model, formerly Ford Certified Pre-Owned. What’s the difference? The professionals at Bill Colwell Ford can explain!

For drivers in and around Hudson, IA, there is no time of year harder on an automobile than the winter. That’s why it’s so important to invest in Ford service before the worst winter weather hits.

You want your Ford truck, SUV, or car to be properly prepared for the cold, wet conditions just around the corner. Knowing that, we here at Bill Colwell Ford thought it would be helpful to share some tips for winterizing your Ford vehicle. 

Leasing is an underrated and underutilized mode of taking home a new Ford vehicle from us at Bill Colwell Ford. Because it’s less common than taking out an auto loan, car leasing often brings forth questions from customers. 

Knowing that, we decided to put together a few FAQs for those who’d like to know more about leasing.