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Waldorf Ford Awarded Ford’s Triple Crown for Exceptional Sales & Customer Service Record
Waldorf Ford Awarded Ford’s Triple Crown for Exceptional Sales & Customer Service Record
Waldorf Ford is also known locally as a leader in community giving
Waldorf, MD 2013 – Today, Ford Motor Company awarded Waldorf Ford with the Triple Crown award. The prestigious award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. The dealership joins an exclusive and elite group of 23 dealerships across the country recognized with the Triple Crown.
“We recognize that our customers have highly individualized needs when they are shopping for their next car,” said Greg Basiliko, General Manager of Waldorf Ford. “We are a people business and enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each time, while serving the Southern Maryland community.”
The Triple Crown Award was established in 2001. This program recognizes those dealerships that have earned Presidents Award, for which Waldorf Ford has earned for the 12th time this year, Sales Leadership (Ford One Hundred or Lincoln Leaders), and Premier Club distinction in the same year – a truly incredible accomplishment.
Waldorf Ford is only one of 23 Ford and Lincoln dealerships in the country to win the 2012 Triple Crown Award. Waldorf Ford is among a select few dealerships in the United States to earn the Triple Crown award for 7 consecutive years.
“Our motto is Dedicated to Excellence. Whether it is during or after the sale, our priority is taking care of our customers,” said Basiliko. “We take customer satisfaction seriously and we work hard every day to make sure our customers are taken care of. Our team couldn’t be more proud to receive this recognition, especially since it comes from the people we value most – our customers. They’re the reason we were able to achieve this award.”
Waldorf Ford is located on 2440 Crain Highway Route 301 North of Waldorf, MD, 20601 and online at http://www.waldorfford.com.
The Easter Bunny is Headed to the Humane Society of Charles County!
Waldorf Ford, Dodge, & Pre-Owned Volunteers for The Humane Society of Charles County!
About this photo: Humane Society Directors Leah and Nora promoting The Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30th, 2013 from 2pm-5pm.
Waldorf Ford, Dodge, & Pre-Owned‘s IT Director, Mike Fitzgerald spent an afternoon with The Humane Society of Charles County to help promote The Dog Gone Easter Hunt. The visit consisted of taping the directors of the Charles County Humane Society to discuss The Dog Gone Easter Event. He also taped pet adoption videos for which he volunteers every month to help friendly and adorable puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, and pocket pets find a loving and responsible home and family!
These videos also help promote awareness about The Humane Society. The Humane Society was established in 1978 approximately 34 years ago. It has a dual mission of “Promoting the humane treatment of animals and of fostering a respect for all life, both animal and human.” ~The Humane Society website http://www.humanesocietycc.org/.
Benefits of Buying Used Vehicles – Guest Blogger Eric M. Carter
Editor’s Note: Welcome our guest blogger Eric M. Carter! He is a Sales Consultant here at the Waldorf Ford & Dodge Pre-Owned Center, located in Waldorf, Maryland. He has been with us for since 2002. He is originally from Washington, DC and graduated from Largo High School in Largo, Maryland. Mr. Carter stays very busy with this family. His youngest daughter is a national celebrity! If you are familiar with the 2013 Super Bowl Champions – The Baltimore Ravens and our much-loved retired linebacker Ray Lewis, you may remember this VISA credit card commercial titled “Visa NFL: Ray Lewis’s Toughest Interview Yet.” The little girl interviewing “Ray Ray” is Mr. Carter’s daughter. He shows true dedication and heart in everything he does. From being a beloved father of five children (4 girls and 1 boy) and devoted husband, to informing and supporting all of his customers throughout their buying process; Eric prides himself on providing his customers with the Best Sales Experience. Eric has been in the automotive industry for 11 years and his knowledge is expansive. Please make sure to stop by to see him for help. He enjoys exceeding all of his customer’s expectations!
Benefits of Buying Used vs. New
1st reason: Used cars cost less.
They’ve got a few miles on them and they’ve been around the block a few times but for the money you’ll save, that’s no big deal!
When buying used, prices are often softer than new and that means you you’ll be able to stretch your dollar further. If you need a big car for your family, or want a lot of options like a top of the line stereo but can’t afford that option in a new car, you’ll likely be able to afford it in the used car market even among newer used cars that are less than three years old.
2nd reason: Save on insurance.
Usually, insurance costs are higher for a new car of the same model sold used. Buy used and get a lower quote – it is as simple as that!
3rd Reason: Less depreciation.
The moment you drive a new car off the lot it loses value. A car doesn’t offer the same kind of investment a home does, it will continue to lose value over time. But if you’ve purchased a used car, then you’re already paying less and your loss over time will be less.
The reason for this is that the original owner has already absorbed the largest depreciation hit, so you don’t have to. Finally, another reason there is less depreciation is that you didn’t start at the higher brand new price like in a new vehicle.
4th Reason: Reliability.
Consider the value of a used car between one and three years old. It still may run like a new car or even better since all the bugs from the manufacturer most likely have been worked out.
For example, a slightly used car has had all those little things fixed from recalls, or for air conditioner components, to a lemon of a stereo of which otherwise is a great car. Also, a slightly used car will have plenty of life and will run well for many years to come just so that it is properly maintained just like a new car.
Finally: Making the choice to buy.
So, if your still debating on whether to buy a used vehicle start with asking questions. Begin comparing prices and inquiring about the financing opportunities. But whatever you do, it is always best to buy used from a dealer verse an individual seller. Buying from a dealer is better because if you ever have any further questions you have a place to go back to!
Visit Waldorf Ford & Dodge Pre-Owned for more information on this story. Waldorf Ford & Dodge Pre-Owned is located at 2430 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601 or call toll-free at (800) 883-2818.
It’s Electric! The New 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has arrived at Waldorf Ford!
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has arrived at Waldorf Ford, located in Waldorf Maryland!
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi is a plug-in hybrid aiming to be the most fuel-efficient midsize car in America. The Fusion Energi is projected to deliver more miles per gallon equivalent than the Chevrolet Volt or Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid.
Fusion Energi is anticipated to deliver more than 100 MPGe, making it the most fuel-efficient midsize car in America. Fusion Energi is charged through a port conveniently located on the driver’s side. A light ring illuminates when the car is plugge
d in and charging so owners know how much power is contained within their Fusion Energi battery.
The vehicle also features an impressive array of technological advancements – including Sync voice control, a lane-keeping system, and a system that parallel parks the car automatically.
For more information on this exciting vehicle visit Waldorf Ford to check it out! Waldorf Ford is located at 2440 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601. Call toll free at 888 284-1463 or visit us online at http://www.waldorfford.com!
Evolution of Ford Vehicle Technology – Guest Blogger Clarence Ball
Editor’s Note: Welcome our guest blogger Clarence Ball! He is a Sales Consultant here at Waldorf Ford, located in Waldorf, Maryland. He has been with us for since 2001, that’s 12 years to be exact! He is originally from Waldorf, Maryland and attended the College of Southern Maryland. Mr. Ball is very active in his community. From volunteering at local charity events to being visible at all our events here at Waldorf Ford, I am sure you have met him! His favorite part of the job is making sure his customers are completely satisfied! He also enjoys learning & developing his product knowledge base as you will see in this blog! Clarence’s automotive knowledge is expansive so if you have any questions ask for him!
It seems like it was just yesterday when in 2001 Ford Motor Company introduced The Personal Safety System and made it standard on most vehicles. At the time, this innovative system was a tool that recognized the weight of a passenger, how close they were to airbags, the speed of a vehicle, and also determined the amount of pressure need for each front passenger. Today, along with the Personal Safety System Ford has added standard side curtain airbags and rear inflatable seat belts in the Explorer and Flex. Even now the Ford Fiesta offers drivers a knee air bag!
In 2002, reverse sensing and flip down video cassette players were introduced when the Expedition came out. Since video cassette players, Ford has evolved to flip down DVDs to DVDs in headrests with USB connections. Then there came navigation systems. Navigation systems first started with a small screen with seven discs for each region of the United States, now they are large MyFord Touch screens running off a small SD card. That means saving space! The vehicles still offer the reverse sensing system but now have available rear view cameras which show you backing into a parking space, garage, or even assist in backing up a boat or trailer! Our trucks and vans now offer a built in trailer brake controller. This controls the braking of your trailer which is conveniently displayed on your instrument panel and can also STOP your loaded trailer faster than your conventional aftermarket brake controllers!
In 2007, technology in Ford vehicles really took a big leap forward with the introduction of SYNC. SYNC is an operating system designed by Microsoft that debuted in 2007.
In the first version, it was just Bluetooth for your phone and music connectivity for your line in or USB devices such as IPODs. The latest generation of SYNC on 2010 models and newer, feature SYNC Services which has a turn by turn navigation, Vehicle Health Report (gives you the health of your vehicle like when it is time for your oil change), and 911 Assist. All can be activated on the http://www.syncmyride.com website.
Next jump was the introduction of Adaptive Cruise control in some of our vehicles. This feature is great for stop and go traffic. It can measure the distance between you and the car in front of you. For instance, if the vehicle in front slows down, your vehicle maintains the same distance or gap between the two vehicles. 
Some of the other great advances are BLIS and Active Park Assist. The Blind Spot Information System automatically senses vehicles in your blind spot. It uses an amber indicator that comes on in the corner of your side view mirrors. Another great feature is the collision warning with brake assist. This is available on some models. This feature senses cars in front and gives you a warning if you need to brake quickly. It actually precharges your brakes so you can stop quicker than without this system.
Active Park Assist is another great feature. It can parallel park your car for you once a space is found.
So possibly, one day in the future you might see people with a car that can drive for them. Like K.I.T.T. on Knight Rider.
There are many more innovations in the works and some that are actually arriving in our showroom now. If you would like to hear more about them, just stop in and see me at Waldorf Ford. Waldorf Ford is located on Route 301 North in Waldorf, just 15 minutes south of Washington DC. You can find us online at waldorfford.com.
2013 Presidents’ Day!
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Take a look; a view from our lunch room! Stop in today to take advantage of great #presidents day deals & specials!
Visit Waldorf Ford at 2440 Crain Hwy, Waldrof, MD 20601
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Valentine Day History, Lets get Electric with the 2013 Ford Focus Electric
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On this episode of our Video blog we tell you about something potentially shocking as well as share with you a sure fire way to recover from last year’s Valentine’s day debacle. To see more join Sarah on our latest video blog.
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Video Blog time with a 2013 Ford Mustang, 2013 Ford Explorer and a Wood Chuck!?
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http://www.waldorfford.com In this episode of our video blog we talk about and easy decision for your next family trip, Show you why one of the seven deadly sins might not be so bad after all and go up north to see how much wood a woodchuck can chuck!
NASCAR getting ready to race!
During the days of prohibition a sport was born by speeding alcohol smugglers, who altered their cars in order to escape police. When prohibition was overturned, there was still a subculture of altering and racing cars, this would become NASCAR.
Since those humble days, NASCAR has grown to become one of the most popular sports in the United States. A particular section is Stock car racing, which brings us to the upcoming 2013 Sprint Cup race series.
This year Ford will be racing a Ford Fusion, against Charger, Chevrolet SS and a Toyota Camry. Penske Racing has switched its manufacturer from Dodge to Ford.
Suffering from a slowdown in fan, NASCAR is rumored to have plans to use the Sprint series as a vehicle to attract new fans and a new generation to the sport. This year, more videos and a larger online presence are expected to help bring in the internet generation.
The race schedule will be held on as follows, be sure to watch, and be sure to come back to the Waldorf Ford blog for more information and future updates.
2013 Schedule
| Date | Track | TV | Date | Track | TV | Date | Track | TV |
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| Feb. 16 | Daytona Shootout | Fox | May 18 | Charlotte All-Star | Speed | Aug. 24 | Bristol | ABC |
| Feb. 17 | Daytona 500 qualifying | Fox | May 26 | Charlotte | Fox | Sept. 1 | Atlanta | ESPN |
| Feb. 21 | Daytona Duel | Speed | June 2 | Dover | Fox | Sept. 7 | Richmond | ABC |
| Feb. 24 | Daytona 500 | Fox | June 9 | Pocono | TNT | Sept. 15 | Chicagoland | ESPN |
| March 3 | Phoenix | Fox | June 16 | Michigan | TNT | Sept. 22 | New Hampshire | ESPN |
| March 10 | Las Vegas | Fox | June 23 | Sonoma | TNT | Sept. 29 | Dover | ESPN |
| March 17 | Bristol | Fox | June 29 | Kentucky | TNT | Oct. 6 | Kansas | ESPN |
| March 24 | Auto Club | Fox | July 6 | Daytona | TNT | Oct. 12 | Charlotte | ABC |
| April 7 | Martinsville | Fox | July 14 | New Hampshire | TNT | Oct. 20 | Talladega | ESPN |
| April 13 | Texas | Fox | July 28 | Indianapolis | ESPN | Oct. 27 | Martinsville | ESPN |
| April 21 | Kansas | Fox | Aug. 4 | Pocono | ESPN | Nov. 3 | Texas | ESPN |
| April 27 | Richmond | Fox | Aug. 11 | Watkins Glen | ESPN | Nov. 10 | Phoenix | ESPN |
| May 5 | Talladega | Fox | Aug. 18 | Michigan | ESPN | Nov. 17 | Homestead | ESPN |
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