Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Must Have Road Trip Items


Must Have Road Trip Items

BRIGHTON, Mich. – You may have heard about these two women, who got lost in the Upper Peninsula and had to survive on Girl Scout Cookies and Cheese Puffs for TWO WHOLE WEEKS! Their phones got no signal, and they had no idea where they were… So you could definitely say they were stranded. Thanks to plummeting gas prices more people than ever are heading out on the roads to visit relatives, or go on vacations. By keeping these simple items in your vehicle, you can drive knowing you are prepared if something like THIS ever happens to you! Here are some must have road trip items!   

1.  Water: Keep a case of water, or just a few bottles, in your car but make sure to keep it out of the sunlight and replace the bottles every month.

2.  Blankets: We know the temperature can drop pretty quickly in Michigan. Especially in the spring when it can go from 60 degrees during the day, to 30 degrees at night, it is smart to keep a few blankets in your trunk just in case, we all know that engines don't care what time of the day it is...they'll stall whenever.

3. Sunscreen: Even when the temperature is low, UV rays can urn up your skin quickly is you are exposed to the sun for to long. Keep a travel size SPF in your glove box or center console, you never know if you might have to be out in the sun switching your flat tire in the blazing sun, trust us, you'll need it!

4. Utility knife: Having a knife, screwdriver, and can opener, this multi-tool can handle a million different problems! You won't be sorry by splurging and getting one with scissors, pliers and even a magnifying glass!

5. Energy bars: These high-calorie snacks are perfect to keep hunger at bay while you are waiting for roadside assistance or a tow truck. This is also great if you are travailing with young kids who get a bit fussy when they are hungry. Keep a box just in case, and stock up if you are going for a long, multi-day trip! Bananas are great to because they last a good amount of time before they go bad and are an EXCELLENT source of Potassium!

6. Maps: Yes we know that most every car has GPS built in, as does your cellular device, your watch, even your kid's portable game console...HOWEVER all of those can die/run out of battery. Having a US map, state map, and county map in your car makes sure that you have an idea of where you are most of the time. These women might have found that some maps would have come in handy in their situation.


7. Flashlight: You can't change a tire in the dark! And what happens when you phone dies? Keep at least two flashlights in your vehicle in case you need to search for something, or signal a rescue.

8.  Bug Spray: No one ever knows how important bug spray is to keep handy, until you have to walk 3 miles in a heavily wooded area to get gas.

9. Kitty litter: Keep a tupperware bowl of kitty litter in your vehicle, it is very absorbent and is great if a kid or dog gets sick while on a drive.

10: First aid kit and road assistance kit: These are definitely items you want in your vehicle ALL the time, not just in the summer. We love this one, throw it in your trunk and you'll forget about it until the situation arises! This road assistance kit would be perfect as well!

By keeping these must have road trip items in your car this year, you are well prepared in case of any emergency! We care about our customers at Brighton Ford, and are always thinking of way to make sure they have a safe, and enjoyable driving experience wherever they travel! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

2015 Mustang Will Be Featured In The Documentary "A Faster Horse"

2015 Mustang Will Be Featured In The Documentary "A Faster Horse"

BRIGHTON, Mich. – 2015 is the year of the Mustang. The original American pony car celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, and in celebration of that the 2015 Mustang will be featured in the documentary “A Faster Horse”.  The director of the critically acclaimed documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” David Gelb helms this project, funded by the Ford Motor Company.

“A Faster Horse” brings viewers behind the scenes of the development of the 2015 Ford Mustang. Gelb and his team were given full access to Ford’s secret engineering and testing facilities and everyone who was a part of the 50th Anniversary Mustang project, which included over 1,000 engineers, designers, and staff. Among these engineers was Chief Engineer Dave Pericak, an adoring fan of the Mustang, who carried the main responsibility of presenting the perfect Mustang for the 2015 50th Anniversary year.


Even though Ford fully funded the year and half long project, Gelb and his team were given full access to all aspects of the car and had full control of the final product, which made its debut at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.  The 2015 Mustang will be featured in the documentary “A Faster Horse” which also features the original designer of the first Mustang: Gale Halderman. 

If you would to love to own a piece of American history, come down and take a look at our 2015 Mustang lineup, you WILL NOT be disappointed! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

2015 Ford F-150 Just Received A Five-Star Safety Rating

2015 Ford F-150 Just Received A Five-Star Safety Rating
BRIGHTON, Mich. – When Ford initially announced that the 2015 F-150 was switching from an all-steel frame to aluminum, many auto insiders were worried about how this would effective the safety ratings of Ford’s number 1 selling truck. However, the 2015 Ford F-150 just received a five-star safety rating! This is the highest safety rating possible from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and Ford certainly has reason to celebrate! The 2015 F-150 proved a hard nut to crack, and beat out all other steel body vehicles. Ford’s previous 2014 all steel F-150 was only able to nab four stars in these awards last season.

Ford’s VP, Raj Nair quoted: “The 2015 model is engineered to be the safest F-150 ever, which matters to customers who depend on this truck not only to get the job done, but also to get them safely home.” Early in January the new F-150 was crowned the 2015 Truck of the year, and has been the talk of the entire industry since it was premiered. This truck hit the market at the perfect time, with gas prices hitting an all-time low, and the model also proved to be a performance monster after it passed the retooling process.

The all new 2015 Ford F-150 just received a five-star safety rating, surprising the entire automotive industry in the process and blowing the competition out of the water. The new aluminum frame is so much lighter, thus giving the truck a better fuel economy.  The new F-150 is also loaded with 31 added safety-features, which aided the vehicle to impress NHTSA crash-test examiners.

The new F-150 is expected to roll out soon, and we cannot wait to see it in the flesh! If you would like to inquire about the ’15 F-150, or test drive any of our Ford models, stop by! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Check Out The New Enhanced Parking Assist Feature

Check Out The New Enhanced Parking Assist Feature

BRIGHTON, Mich. - You may have been hearing a lot about the new Enhanced Parking Assist feature in the 2015 Ford lineup, and now you can see how simple it is to use! This feature is PERFET for city dwellers, new drivers, or anyone who feels like the added assistance to getting into difficult parking spaces could be beneficial. Check out the new Enhance Parking Assist feature, it's definitely a hands off approach, and we have to say, we're pretty excited about it!

   

How simple is that? Easy! If you would like to check out the new Enhanced Parking Assist feature, or any of the AMAZING features in Ford's 2015 lineup, stop by and see us! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.
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The 2015 Ford Edge Makes A Statement

The 2015 Ford Edge Makes A Statement

BRIGHTON, Mich. – The all-new, 2015 Ford Edge is showcasing Ford’s best-elevated technological features, more driver-assist features, enhanced performance, and a flawless craftsmanship design.

The 2015 Ford Edge makes a statement, and one of the most exciting new features is the upgrade to the Driver Assist feature. Available driver-assist technologies include the enhanced active park assist, adaptive cruise control and collision warning with break support, 180-degree front camera with washer (one of our personal favorite features), standard rear camera, glove box-mounted airbag system, inflatable rear safety belts and of course, Ford’s unique hands free liftgate.

The all-new Edge has always been a leader when it comes to implementing the newest of technological advancements, and the Edge just keeps on getting better! The Edge was launched in ’06, and helped completely redefine the crossover segment in North America, which is currently the largest segment in the world.  The 2015 Ford Edge makes a statement, and JD Shanahan, chief program engineer for Edge stats that: “The all-new Edge has been remade in every single detail – always keeping in mind the customer who expects something distinctive and powerful.”

The Edge is one the best selling crossovers in the United States, and we honestly are not very surprised. If you would like to check out our available 2015 Ford Edges, stop by! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.

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