Meet A New Member of the Team: Anastacio Martinez
We would like to introduce to you one of the newest product specialist here at Academy Ford, Anastacio Martinez. Martinez is new to the Academy Ford family and has over 5 years of working in customer relations. He believes that his customer service skills along with being fluent in Spanish will come in very handy … Read more
Obsessed with Gas Prices?
Us too! So, we have asked out new intern Jon to share some of his tips to keep your pockets fat and your tank full! Has anyone else noticed how gas prices have been even less predictable than usual this year? Well I have and so has TIME magazine see here. Hi my name is … Read more
Derek Celebrates 20 Years with Academy Ford
Derek has been a part of the Academy Ford family for 20 years today. He began his career in automotive right here at Academy Ford. He started out as a porter keeping the grounds clean, assisting with any errands needed for the dealership, among other responsibilities. Only a few short months into the position an … Read more
Welcome Our New Service Director, Brian Hunter
Brian Hunter joined the Academy Ford family in mid December last year. He has been hard at work for the past few months, so we thought it was well overdue to formally introduce to you our new Service Director. Welcome Brian Hunter. Brian has been working in the automotive industry for 30 years. He began … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we thought we would share some things Ford is doing as part of its commitment to be “green.” One of Ford’s green initiatives is the Core Recovery Program that was developed in 2003 to reduce the amount of waste that they produce. The program involves the collection, refurbishing and reprocessing … Read more
Maintaining Your Car Engine
Last week, we discussed the importance of Maintaining Your Car Battery. This week, we are focusing on how to keep your car’s engine running smoothly for years to come. Here are some tips to follow: If you let your car idle for an extended period of time, the engine doesn’t operate at its peak temperature, resulting in … Read more
Brake Fluid. Do you need to replace it?
Why is it important to replace my brake fluid? Most brake lines are made of something called Bundy tube or Bundy pipe, which are steel pipes lined with copper. The copper corrodes over time, which can damage your brake system. Copper corrodes when dissolved oxygen and acid reacts with the metal. Brake fluid is acidic … Read more
How to Stop Winter from Killing Your Ride
The winter season can really take a toll on your car. Here are some tips for the wintertime to ensure that your car stays in top condition. Don’t plan on driving one of your cars over the winter season? If you plan on storing your car for more than a month, there are certain steps … Read more
Lock it, Park it, Etch it: to Make your Tailgate Less Attractive to Thieves
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), tailgate theft is on the rise. They have noted that the thefts have been increasing since 2009, with an 18 percent increase projected from 2011 to 2012. The model that has been the number 1 target is the Ford F-series truck, most frequently the 2008 Ford F-250. With a … Read more
Happy 5 Year Anniversary Gina!
Gina has been a part of the Academy Ford family for 5 years today. She has been answering the phones and helping our customers as the operator at Academy Ford. She has stayed loyal to Academy Ford because of the atmosphere saying, “the people are just so nice here.” Gina was born in Nuremberg, Germany. … Read more
