Bill Colwell Ford Blog

Everyone wants a clean car, but according to one study, only 32% of people actually clean out the inside of their vehicle at least once per year. Here at Bill Colwell Ford, we preach the value of car care, and that means doing everything you can to keep your Ford vehicle in good condition. Knowing that, we’ve put together this checklist of things Hudson Ford owners should do to clean the interiors of their Ford cars, trucks, or SUVs.

No one ever wants to find themselves stranded on the side of the road with a dead battery, but thankfully jump-starting that battery can get a vehicle up and running long enough to find its way to Bill Colwell Ford for battery service and/or replacement. How does one perform a successful and safe jumpstart? Let’s have a look to make sure you’re prepared for such a situation should it ever arise.

We live in a world where gas prices can fluctuate on a dime, to say nothing about how fuel consumption can impact the environment. Many drivers, when given the choice, would rather conserve fuel than not, and as your Ford dealer serving Hudson, IA, we are happy to offer our customers a few tips for how best to go about doing that.

All things considered, having a windshield wiper or two replaced is one of the more affordable items we can help with at the Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center located at Bill Colwell Ford, but that doesn’t mean drivers are interested in purchasing new ones every two weeks. There are some things drivers can do to keep their wipers healthy and make the most of their performance, and we’d like to spell them out for our Hudson Ford drivers:

When it comes to automotive safety features, most drivers in and around Hudson, IA likely think of things like seat belts or airbags, but brakes are perhaps the most important safety feature of all. Imagine what it would feel like to need your brakes to work, only to have them quit on you and cause an accident. Nobody wants that, but keeping your vehicle in working condition requires an occasional brake check at Bill Colwell Ford, including brake pad (and possibly rotor) replacements when necessary.

Of all the many ways that Ford trucks and SUVs help make life easier for drivers, Pro Trailer Backup Assist is one of the most celebrated and most helpful. Ford vehicles, from the 2020 Ford F-150 to the 2020 Ford Expedition, offer reliable towing, and this feature makes backing up a trailer easier than ever because the driver doesn’t have to do any of the steering.

Here in Hudson, IA, we love the time of year when we can roll down the windows or drop the top on our Ford vehicles and enjoy the fresh air, but for those seasons in which the windows must remain up, we still need to make sure that we’re keeping the air in our cars, trucks, and SUVs free of contaminants by changing out the air cabin filter when recommended. Obviously, our Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center at Bill Colwell Ford can help with this, but it’s important to know when that air filter needs a change.

Need a gift for someone you care about? Give them something they can actually use: worry-free car maintenance!

• oil changes
• detail services
• vehicle accessories (installation or carry-out) 
• and more!

Choosing a new credit card is, in a lot of ways, a lot like buying a new car. Different credit services offer different types of perks for their members, and trying to decide which card has the most ideal parks can feel like a lot of work—until and unless you consider the FordPass™ Rewards Visa, which just might be the perfect credit card for Ford users since its benefits multiply for everything from new Ford vehicle purchases to service expenses.

One of the most enjoyable features of any new Ford model is the SYNC® infotainment system, which uses wireless Bluetooth® technology to transfer information between your vehicle and your phone. It makes driving a whole lot easier and a whole lot more enjoyable, but as with all software, it does occasionally require an update installation. Thankfully, Hudson Ford owners can manage these updates easily by following a few simple steps.