Bill Colwell Ford Blog

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.

One of the most famous and most beloved features of Ford vehicles is the SecuriCode™ keyless entry, which allows drivers to access their vehicles by punching in a code on the driver-side door. This has been a feature of Ford vehicles for years, but a time may come when a Bill Colwell Ford customer may want to change the five-digit security code that came with the vehicle. Doing so is much easier than you may imagine.

Your Ford vehicle’s VIN is its DNA; every car’s number is the thing that makes it identifiable and utterly unique. There are plenty of reasons why you may need to check your VIN at some point, so here at Bill Colwell Ford, we’ve put together a quick guide that shows how these numbers work and where you can find one on your Ford car, truck, or SUV.

In response to the derecho that caused extensive damage across Iowa in August 2020, Bill Colwell Ford hosted the Fill a 50 event. During the month of September, they collected items on behalf of Iowa Storm help to distribute to people who need assistance during storm recovery efforts. Iowa Storm Help is a grassroots community group...