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No need to worry – It’s Game Time! The Ford Certified Pre-Owned Fall Sales Event

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It’s almost Fall, my favorite time of year.  It’s the time of year that you want to curl up with your remote and watch football from sun up to sun down. Go Redskins! Thinking about buying a car is far from my mind during this season and especially not fixing one like brake pads, A/C condensers or automatic transmission sensors, whatever those are.  But during the Ford Certified Pre-Owned Fall Sales Event, you don’t have to worry about that at all.

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At the Waldorf Ford & Dodge’s Preowned Center, the certified preowned vehicles have been 172 point inspected.  That means that almost everything from the brakes to the engine to the transmission to the air conditioning have been checked out.   Plus Ford’s CPO vehicles are backed by Ford with 7 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty coverage.  For the limited-time, Ford Certified Pre-Owned Fall Sales Event you can get a great deal on a great car or truck plus you get to relax, because its covered.  Have a great Fall, you’ve got more important things to worry about anyway….like whether your team wins or loses.

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Now get 1.9% APR limited-term financing during the Ford Certified Pre-Owned Fall Sales Event.  APR varies by term.  Not all buyers qualify for Ford Credit limited-term financing.  Take delivery from dealer stock by 9/30/13.  See Waldorf Ford for qualifications, limited warranty and complete details.

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Visit Waldorf Ford & Dodge Pre-owned Center to take advantage of the Ford Certified Pre-Owned Fall Sales Event!  We are located at 2430 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, Maryland 20601.  Call (800) 883-2818 to ask us about this event!

Brand New Alignment Check Machine in Waldorf Ford’s Service Lane!

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Waldorf Ford’s Service Department

Today I was pleasantly surprised to see our service lane transformed.  What was once a very nice and steady service drive lane, here at your local Southern Maryland Ford Dealer, was now an active and exciting place!  It was great to see both service employees and customers actively engaged in their vehicle health!

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Chris conducting a Wheel Alignment

Today was the debut of the brand new wheel alignment check machine. Here is some trivia for you: Did you know that approximately 60% of vehicles are out of alignment?  After hearing that percentage many customers (me included) were definitely taking advantage of this complementary service.  I was asked by Hunter Engineering’s manufacturer representative if I would like a complementary vehicle inspection that only took 3 minutes!  I thought awesome!  Convenient and FREE?  What more could I ask for? I did have some questions though.  It just seemed too good to be true.  Questions like: how were they able to inspect my vehicle in such a short amount of time? How did the computer work? How could it be free?

Well,  Hunter Engineering Company‘s Representative was very excited about the freshly installed alignment check machine and was more than happy to explain how it worked.  He also encouraged me to learn how the process worked.  He first gave me a step by step demonstration on the inspection process and before I knew it; I was able to inspect the vehicle myself!

The Hunter Quick Check Inspection Process is more than just an alignment quick check system; it allows the operator to optimally test key maintenance items like batteries and tires.

Did you know that over 10% of vehicles have battery related issues? Like many of us, the battery is an afterthought but it’s so easy to test. So, the first thing we did was test battery.  During the test we made sure that it was within OEM (Original equipment) specifications.  Luckily mine was Green for Good; not Red for Bad!

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Inspector Chris checking the Battery

Also, did you know that over 20% of vehicles have one or more tires in need of replacement? That’s right, so that’s why we checked for tire tread depth and tire pressure. What was most cool about this was that they let me check the tire tread depth and pressure on my own – it was so easy!  I got to use this super cool Tread-Depth tool that allowed you one or three-point tire readings.

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Tire Tread Depth Tool

Finally, we determined whether the vehicle needed a wheel alignment. Everything was in the green which was good.

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All of this information was taken by a photo capture that then forwarded to the control console.  Which then after calculating was able to create a special customized printout that clearly outlined all my test results!

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This process was super cool and quick. Thank you to Waldorf Ford’s Service Department! The FREE Wheel alignment Quick Inspection definitely gave me piece of mind!

Stop by Waldorf Ford’s Service Department for your FREE Alignment Check!

Looking for a New or Pre-Owned Vehicle? Waldorf Ford has got plenty of resources to help you with your next purchase! #eCatalog

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Looking for a New or Pre-Owned Vehicle? Waldorf Ford has got plenty of resources to help you with your next purchase! #eCatalog

There comes a point in most everyone’s life that they need to replace their current vehicle. Life changing events such as a new job, a baby, moving to a different area, or significant vehicle repairs are all important factors as to deciding whether or not to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle. It can be a big task researching and narrowing down the choices.

From beginning your search online in the comfort of your own home on websites such as Kelley Blue Book, AutoTrader, and Edmunds; to finding what you want, and then taking the plunge and making the decision to go ahead and purchase can be scary.

The next question is – who do I buy it from? Like many us of; Google has become our yellow pages and you can almost always find your local dealer there. But also, don’t forget to check your local newspaper for auto advertisements and #Deals. Then after reading customer satisfaction reviews on Google or DealerRater.com you’ve finally found the place!

Then the communication with the dealer begins; negotiating a price, deciding on an extended warranty or accessories? Then its on to financing, do I use my own bank or the dealer, 60 months or 72 months? So many things to consider. I don’t know about you but it can become overwhelming.

But not to worry! Waldorf Ford is here to save the day! Waldorf Ford’s Motto is; Dedicated to Excellence; whether it is during or after the sale, our priority is taking care of our customers. In addition to making sure that everyone is completely satisfied we love to provide our customers with the most up-to-date information on our huge selection of new and pre-owned inventory, sales incentives, special events and most importantly #Deals!

One of our many resources is Waldorf ford’s eCatalog. Here customers can browse for current specials, updated inventory, and awesome deals every two weeks! Also, don’t forget to check your local newspaper for Waldorf Ford’s bi-weekly ad! It is your source for a great #Deal! Serving all of Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas.

So during your search don’t hesitate to visit Waldorf Ford at 2440 Crain Hwy located in Waldorf, MD 20601, call us at 888-284-1466, or visit us online at http://www.waldorfford.com!