FREE APP: Service Reminders, Recall Alerts & More

There's literally an app for most anything you can think of, including one that provides an easy way for you to keep track of car service and vehicle research. Gwinnett Place Ford's free mobile application not only offers handy commuter-assist tools but also several dealership-access and car-management features.

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Are you interested in a new mobile app that's actually useful? With tools that can help you track down your car in a large parking garage and calculate a loan payment, we're sure you'll find Gwinnett Place Ford's free app…

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Is Synthetic Oil Right for My Car?

Oil changes are an important part of servicing and maintaining your vehicle. Preventive future problems means keeping up on oil changes, and it is a good time to get a visual checkup. Oil keeps the engine smoothly running, but should you choose conventional motor oil or the new synthetic oil? What is the difference?

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The Importance of the Timing Belt

All cars have a mechanism to coordinate the timing between the pistons and the valves inside an engine. Without that coordination, valves would stay open. Since valves open inward, toward the center of the cylinder, the piston would collide with the valve and the engine would seize.

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Get Into a New Ford Focus SEL This Year

Now that the new year is here, you may be considering starting off the year in a new vehicle. The Ford Focus SEL is a great choice for a number of reasons. If you want a car that is spacious, safe and easy to operate, it may be time to find out more about the Focus.

If you love listening to music and popular radio shows while you're traveling, you'll love the Sirius radio and Sync infotainment systems that the Focus has to offer. Sirius also has an app for traffic and travel that you can use to…

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Be in the Know When Buying a New SUV

Here at Gwinnett Place Ford, we recognize that you cannot make an informed purchasing decision before comparing at least two similar vehicles from the segment that most interests you. That is why we offer this simple comparison of the 2018 Ford Expedition and its closest competitor the GMC Yukon.

In terms of gas mileage, these two vehicles are about the same and a tank of gas in one will take you about as far as a tank of gas in the other. The Ford SUV does enjoy a slight advantage over the GMC SUV. 

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How Often Should You Change the Oil in Your Vehicle?

Have you been changing your vehicle's oil too frequently? Maybe your parents instructed you to change it every 3,000 miles, and that might have been accurate at the time. However, that time was back when engines were not as efficient and the oil not as advanced as it is today.

It's difficult to go against what you were taught, but doing so now can save time and money. That is beneficial to all of us. Average vehicles today can go as much as 7.500 miles before the next oil change. Of course, it is always recommended…

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The 2018 Ford Edge Provides You with Many Optional Tech Features

If you are someone who likes to outfit your vehicles with all of the latest tech features, then the 2018 Ford Edge might be a good choice for you. This vehicle offers you optional features that you can pick out and put to use in your vehicle.

The 2018 Ford Edge provides you with the chance to add a rearview camera to your vehicle, allowing you to stay safe when you back up. The 2018 Ford Edge also provides you with an Enhanced Active Park Assist option. This vehicle gives you the chance to add features such as blind spot…

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Helpful Tips for Safe Holiday Travels

With the holiday season comes an increased risk when it comes to traveling whether it be short or long distances. From more traffic, due to those traveling for holiday get-togethers and holiday shoppers to wintry weather conditions, the variables that can cause trouble this time of year when you are out and about is highly increased. Luckily there are a few things that you can do to help increase your safety during the holiday season:

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The 2018 Ford Fiesta is Ready to Amaze You

Get ready to get impressed because the 2018 Ford Fiesta will definitely impress you. If you are looking for something to drive that is powerful yet stylish, then the Ford Fiesta is a great fit to suit your needs in the Duluth, GA area.

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