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Here at Hamilton Big Country Ford Inc, we've compiled a few tips to help you plan ahead for your next road trip. Planning ahead makes your road trip more organized and fun. Read below to discover tips for your pre-road trip checklist: Plan activities to keep passengers, especially kids, occupied: Road trips can be long and boring. Podcasts and movies can distract passengers from the time going by. Likewise, books, coloring books, and electronics easily entertain kids. Use a service like Google Maps to plan the most efficient route: Map services are beneficial when going on road trips because they provide the shortest and most efficient routes. Take advantage of this technology to make your trip less complicated. Have your car inspected by the dealership for any needed maintenance: You want to get any maintenance you may need on your car done before embarking on your long trip. Unpleasant surprises can be avoided with this tip. Follow these steps for a safe and fun trip. Our staff wishes you a successful trip!

What makes a truck embody greatness? Is it superior capability? How about extreme toughness and durability? Perhaps the greatest trucks are those that offer plenty of hauling and towing capabilities and can traverse through mud, sand, snow, and more, with ease, taking a beating. Or maybe the best trucks are those that combine the ultimate in luxurious motoring with an array of available safety features and technologies in addition to being off-road-ready and ready for the job, whatever that may be. Ford Heritage Henry Ford revolutionized the "horseless carriage", (aka automotive) industry when in 1913 he developed the assembly line system. The automobile age began, and American culture and life was changed forever that year. The pickup truck is practically as old as the first widely-available motorcar, the Ford Model T. In fact, people needing work trucks devised a revised model T, which led to Ford releasing the "Model T Runabout with Pickup Body" in 1925. Years later, in 1948, it released the first F-Series Pickup truck. The Ford F-series line, then, really traces back to the Ford model T, which in turn traces its roots back to the birth of American motoring as we know it. Popular for over fifty years, the F-Series has captured the hearts of many an American - and for good reason. Each Ford F-Series generation has sported rugged good looks, toughness, and amazing capability. All New 2018 Ford F-150 The new 2018 Ford F-150 is no exception to the years of innovation that have brought Ford success in the past. Won't you come by Hamilton Big Country Ford and find out for yourself what makes this new F-150 especially amazing? Our sales team is standing by, ready to assist you however possible.

We all know that, short of never leaving home, you can't guarantee to avoid collisions, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risks. Here are our top suggestions to help you drive safely: Rear-Impact Collisions: Make sure there's sufficient space between you and the vehicle in front of you and scan the surroundings to look for lights or any other reason that may cause them to stop. If the person behind you is driving too close, find a place where it's safe for you to pull over and let them pass by. Side-Impact Collisions: It pays to be vigilant when you're approaching an intersection, in a parking lot find yourself anywhere that vehicles are driving in various directions. Make sure to adapt your driving style to the outside conditions. Collisions with Animals: Approach posted animal crossings with caution and try slow down when you're in wildlife-friendly areas. Running Off-Road: Keep your eyes on the road ahead, stick to the posted speed limit, and don't get behind the wheel if you're either tired or under the influence. You'll be a lot less likely to lose control of your vehicle and wind up careening off the road. Contact Hamilton Big Country Ford to talk to a member of our team and find out more about our inventory of Ford vehicles.