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How to Prep for Holiday Season Driving

October 11th, 2019 by
Curvy road with snowy and snow-covered trees on both sides

Fall is here and fading fast, with winter on rapid approach. If you’re at all a local of the Albany, NY, area then you already know just how intense the winter season can be. Sure, with winter comes the joy and festivities of the holiday season, but it also brings some pretty extreme weather conditions….

5 Shopping Tips for Buying a Used Vehicle

October 11th, 2019 by
Woman with black hair, in a tan shirt, sitting at a table using a silver laptop and holding a white book

There are many reasons people make the decision to look into used vehicles instead of new ones. Maybe you need a less-expensive replacement for a car on its last legs or perhaps it’s about time to get your son or daughter their very first car. Whatever the reason may be, not too many people look…

What to Do When You Visit Us in Schenectady, NY

September 27th, 2019 by
A bird's eye view of Schenectady, NY in the summer time.

We’re strong believers that you don’t have to drive the three hours plus drive to New York City to have a good time. Upstate New York is home to plenty of great sights to see and exciting things to do. Far from the bustle of the city and the quaint Schenectady, NY is a small…

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Take a Digital Detox in Albany, New York

September 13th, 2019 by
The skyline of Albany, NY during dusk.

It’s no secret that we could all stand to benefit by taking a little break from staring at screens. Even if you don’t work directly in front of a computer, most adults are spending more and more time on their cell phones, tablets, or sitting in front of the television. The rapid innovation of technology…

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What Peak Performance Looks Like in 2020

September 13th, 2019 by
Lime green 2020 Mustang parked on top of a green clover painted on stone

As 2019 draws to a close, we can all say this was a great year for high-performance Ford vehicles, but 2020 looks to be even better. You might suggest that since we’re a Ford dealership, we have a proverbial horse in the race – and while that’s true, we’re more than happy to back up our…

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The Ford F-150 Versus the Competition

September 13th, 2019 by
Blue 2016 Ford F-150 parked on a shiny floor in front of a prop screen with a country scene on it

A used car dealer can be a bonafide treasure trove. If you’re searching for a large truck and don’t mind that it has a few years behind it, reading through the ratings and specs of different trim levels of the past can help you determine how these brands have stacked up against each other throughout the years….

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2019 F-150 Awarded Top Safety Standards

April 23rd, 2019 by
black 2019 Ford F-150 crew cab pick-up truck with chrome grille driving quickly down a road by a body of water

5-Star Overall IIHs Crash Rating The best-selling truck in the country in also one of the safest. That’s why the 2019 Ford F-150 earned a “good” rating in all vehicle crash categories, the highest marks among light-duty crew cab pickup trucks. This is the top safety rating given by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),…

What You Should Know About the 2020 Ford Escape

April 16th, 2019 by
red 2020 Ford Escape parked next to a pond with three adults and a light blue kayak

A Glimpse at the History of the Ford Escape Since making its debut in North America in 2001, the Ford Escape has introduced drivers to a blend of style, convenience, efficiency, and capability. A few short years later in 2004, the 2005 model was released, and it became the world’s first hybrid SUV. The Escape…

2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Auctioned for Charity

March 26th, 2019 by
yellow 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 on a black stage at the Barrett-Jackson Auction surrounded by fans and families impacted by Juvenile Diabetes

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Auction Raises Money for Juvenile Diabetes Research The first 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 produced was auctioned off for $1.1 million dollars at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction to help researchers find a cure for type 1 diabetes. Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson was the winner. When we…

What You Should Know About the 2020 Ford Bronco

March 12th, 2019 by
white Ford Bronco logo over a picture of a canyon with a sunset

All-New Bronco Coming in 2020 It has been 23 years since a Ford Bronco left the production line. The iconic SUV was a leading 4×4 over the course of three decades, so it was a bit of a hit to consumers when it was removed from the Ford vehicle lineup. At the 2017 North American…

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