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Get the Facts: The Benefits of Franchised Auto Dealers

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Administrator

The current franchised new-car dealer model has benefited consumers, manufacturers and local communities for nearly a century. It is supported by both dealers and factories as the best and most efficient way to buy, sell, service and finance cars in the marketplace. NADA’s Get the Facts page sets the record straight about the benefits of the franchise system for consumers and local communities all over America.

“Franchised new-car dealers provide the best, most efficient and most cost-effective way to sell and distribute new cars in America, and we’re proud of our businesses and business model,” said NADA President Peter Welch.

“NADA’s efforts will set the record straight about the benefits of the dealer franchise network for consumers, manufacturers and local communities everywhere,” Welch added. “New-car dealers provide the best and most efficient way to buy and sell cars for both consumers and manufacturers, despite the misinformation and misconceptions that have surfaced over the last several months.”

“Franchised new-car dealers benefit consumers through price competition, accountability on warranty and safety recall issues, and provide enormous economic benefits to local communities across the country,” Welch said. “The dealer franchise network is supported by automakers as the best and most efficient way to buy, sell and service cars in the marketplace.”

The “Get The Facts” initiative highlights four central benefits of franchised auto dealers, which include:

1. Price Competition – New-car dealers compete fiercely for business and drive consumer prices down;
2. Consumer Safety – New-car dealers take the side of consumers in warranty and safety recall situations;
3. Local Economic Benefits – New-car dealers create well-paying local jobs and generate significant tax revenue that have a huge impact on local economies; and
4. Added Value – New-car dealers simplify an otherwise complex car-buying experience.

There are 17,700 new-car dealerships with nearly 32,000 domestic and international franchises that employ more than 1 million people in the U.S.

For more information, visit www.nada.org/GetTheFacts.

Waldorf Ford’s Customer Appreciation Day, Saturday, June 7th

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Administrator

Who: Everyone is welcome! Current customers, friends, family, children, and anyone in the community! Come one, come all!!!

What: Please Join us for Waldorf Ford’s 13th Annual Customer Appreciation Day Event!!!

When: Saturday, June 7th, 2014! From 10 am to 2 pm!

Where: Waldorf Ford, located at 2440 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD 20601.

Phone: (301) 843-2400.

Why: The annual Customer Appreciation event was created in 2000, as a way to give back to our community and give THANKS to all of our customers and all the children.

“It is our way of saying thanks to the community by providing a free service to parents to safeguard our children. During Customer Appreciation day we provide a free DNA life print for kids all while making it fun for the whole family. We provide food, games, activities, and prizes to give thanks and to show our customers how important they are to us,” said Greg Basiliko, General Manager of Waldorf Ford & Dodge.

What to expect: There will be food, clowns, games, karaoke, prizes, Free DNA Life Print for children and lots more!

Come rain or shine! We look forward to seeing all of you there tomorrow and THANK YOU!

Waldorf Ford is located at 2440 Crain Hwy in Waldorf, MD just 15 minutes south of Washington, DC.

THE MEMORIAL DAY EVENT STARTS THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND MONDAY!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Administrator

It’s unbelievable…The Biggest Event in Southern Maryland…

Get the Best Deal of the Year! Three Days Only at the Memorial Day Event at Waldorf Ford, Waldorf Dodge, and Waldorf Ford Preowned Center!

New Vehicles…Starting under $11,995!

Used Vehicles..Starting Under $4,995!

We are giving away $5,000 IN CASH and dozens of other gifts!

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND MONDAY MAY 23 TO THE 26TH!

THE DEALS ARE TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!

THE MEMORIAL DAY EVENT AT WALDORF FORD, WALDORF DODGE, AND WALDORF PREOWNED! ON ROUTE 301 NORTH!

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! DEALER ORDER BANKS NOW OPEN FOR ALL-NEW 2015 FORD MUSTANG

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Administrator

MAY 20, 2014 (DEARBORN, MICH.) Ford dealers can now begin placing orders for 2015 Mustang fastback

2015 Mustang fastback includes many new standard features such as fully independent suspension, push-button start, next-generation SYNC® AppLink™ and a choice of three powerful engines

All-new Mustang EcoBoost® and Mustang GT available with 50 Years Appearance Package
For Ford Mustang fans everywhere, today they are one big step closer to experiencing the next generation as Ford has begun accepting dealer orders for the 2015 fastback.

Ever since the world got its first look at the all-new 2015 Mustang nearly six months ago, the anticipation has been palpable. Ford engineers have been racking up millions of testing miles, refining each system to make sure everything is just right before the first Mustangs reach customers later this year.

The All-New Ford Mustang GT

“From the six cities around the globe where we revealed the all-new Mustang, to auto shows to the recent 50-year celebration events, we’ve received an amazing response from people when they finally see the new model,” said Steve Ling, Ford car marketing manager. “This car is all-new with enhanced sophistication and craftsmanship, but it still exudes the essence of Mustang that’s been honed throughout its history.”

Customers can choose from three available powerplants for the 2015 Mustang, each of which can be paired with an upgraded six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters:

* All-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost®, producing more than 305 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque and with projected class-leading fuel efficiency
* Upgraded 5.0-liter V8, generating more than 420 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque
* Upgraded 3.7-liter V6, producing more than 300 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque

In addition to a sleek new design and dramatically improved cabin, each 2015 Mustang adds an array of new standard features:

* Fully independent front and rear suspension for improved driving dynamics and ride quality
* Eight airbags including front, knee and side-impact protection for driver and front passenger
* Individual tire pressure monitor readouts for each wheel
* Rear view camera system
* High-intensity discharge headlamps with signature lighting
* Illuminated, locking glove box
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel with manual tilt and telescope adjustment
* Intelligent access, enabling the driver to enter without touching the key fob
* Push-button start
* SYNC® connectivity system with next-generation AppLink™ to control smartphone apps with simple voice commands; 4.2-inch color display and two USB ports

The ample standard equipment list can be further augmented with the availability of advanced technology features such as:

* Eight-inch, high-resolution touch-screen display and navigation
* Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert upgraded with Doppler-effect radar sensors to provide both improved sensitivity at longer distances and better resistance to false alerts
* Adaptive cruise control and collision warning for the first time
* Track Apps provide a variety of on-track performance measurements for drivers
* Selectable drive modes feature lets the driver quickly adjust steering, throttle response, shift control and stability control settings by toggling between normal, snow-wet, sport and track modes
* Mustang GT easy to use electronic line lock and a launch control system that manages engine speed and brakes, giving drivers maximum and consistent acceleration at the track

Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition

A 50 Years appearance package is available for Mustang EcoBoost Premium and Mustang GT Premium models. The appearance package includes a chrome-accented grille, round 50 Years rear badge, 19×8.5-inch alloy wheels with 255/40R19 all-season tires, anniversary floor mats and unique seat and door-trim stitching.

The 2015 Ford Mustang fastback with 3.7-liter V6 starts at just $24,425 including destination and delivery charges in the United States. Mustang will be available from Ford dealers in North America this fall.

Visit Waldorf Ford 2440 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601 or call us at 301-843-2400 or visit us online at http://www.waldorfford.com.

Ford Pays Homage to Five Decades of the World’s Favorite Pony Car with Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Administrator

Ford Pays Homage to Five Decades of the World’s Favorite Pony Car with Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition

The 50 Year Limited Edition builds on the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang GT fastback and will be available in either Wimbledon White or Kona Blue

Special-edition Mustang comes standard with nearly every available option; the only choice customers have to make is color, and manual or automatic transmission

2015 Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition will be available in fall 2014; only 1,964 examples will ever be built

WALDORF, MD, 2014 – Fifty years after debuting one of the world’s most popular cars, Ford is marking the milestone by revealing a Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition. Created to honor five decades of Mustang heritage, only 1,964 examples of the 50 Year Limited Edition will ever be built when it goes on sale this fall.

“When Mustang was approved for development more than 50 years ago, I don’t think anyone imagined it would spawn such a dedicated base of fans around the world and still be in production today,” said Greg Basiliko, General Manager of Waldorf Ford.

Based on the all-new 2015 Mustang GT fastback with performance pack, the 50 Year Limited Edition is designed to provide customers with outstanding performance and a unique appearance that will be instantly recognizable on the road. The only options for the 50 Year Limited Edition are the choice of two exclusive colors and a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

50 years of inspiration
“The new Mustang blends a muscular, contemporary shape with design cues that define it as quintessentially Mustang,” added Greg Basiliko. “The 50 Year Limited Edition adds details that set it apart from other Mustangs, while hearkening back to the 1965 original.”

The only two available colors are Wimbledon White, like Mustang serial No. 0001 that was first sold to Capt. Stanley Tucker in April 1964, or Kona Blue. Both are exclusive to this limited-edition car.

“Chrome trim was much more prevalent on cars in the 1960s than it is today, so we added some discreet highlights for the grille, side glass and tri-bar taillamps,” said Greg Basiliko. “The darker Kona Blue provides a particularly striking contrast against the chrome.”

Chrome bezels surrounding the base of each of the three taillamp blades take inspiration from the original 1962 design proposal by Gale Halderman that became the basis for the production model that debuted in 1964. The three individual lamps on each side of that design were combined into a single tri-bar lamp cluster for production, but the original concept has returned five decades on. The Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition will be the only 2015 model with the large faux gas cap badge on the rear fascia, with 50 Years added to the GT designation.

Another visual element that won’t be found on any other Mustang is the louvered rear quarter-windows. Unlike the external louvers on the quarter-windows of the 1965 fastback, the new windows are comprised of layered sheets of glass built with a construction technique uniquely developed for this car.

Unique cockpit experience
From behind the wheel, drivers will know they are driving a very special car. The aluminum trim panel that spans the double-brow instrument panel gets an axel spin finish different from other 2015 Mustangs, plus a special serialized 50 Year Limited Edition badge on the passenger side. Each badge will be individually etched at Flat Rock Assembly Plant where Mustang is built.

The limited-edition is the only 2015 Mustang with a cashmere-stitched, leather-wrapped steering wheel. The stitching is also used on the instrument panel, shifter boot, center armrest, door inserts and seats. The seats feature exclusive two-tone cashmere and black leather upholstery, and the Mustang 50 Year logo on the seat backs.

Limited-edition cars will be equipped with loop-carpet floor mats with cashmere stitching and suede binding not available on other Mustangs.

A showpiece meant to be driven

Powered by the upgraded 5.0-liter V8 engine delivering more than 420 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque, every 50 Year Limited Edition will be equipped with the Mustang GT performance pack that includes massive six-piston Brembo front brakes and 19-inch alloy wheels with high-performance Y-speed-rated Pirelli P-Zero summer tires.

The 19-inch alloy wheels feature a unique Y-spoke design inspired by the chromed steel wheels that were offered on the original Mustang 50 years ago. The front wheels are 9.0 inches wide with 255/40R tires, while the staggered rear wheels are 9.5 inches wide with 275/40R tires.

The 50 Year Limited Edition is the only 2015 Mustang that will be available with a combination of an automatic transmission and the performance pack. When equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission, the Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition will get a limited-slip rear differential with a 3.55:1 final-drive. Customers who opt for the six-speed manual will get a Torsen differential with a 3.73:1 final-drive ratio.

The 50 Year Limited Edition car will be among the first 2015 Mustangs built when production begins later this year. Each of the 1,964 50 Year Limited Edition Mustangs will get a unique owner’s guide in a leather portfolio with the 50 Year badge on the outside.

“We wanted to provide our most dedicated fans with the emotion of the original Mustang in a 21^st century car,” said Greg Basiliko. “With this 50 Year Limited Edition, I believe we have accomplished our goal.”

Visit Waldorf Ford for more information and don’t forget to join us for the 50th Anniversary of Ford Mustang Thursday, April 17th, 2014 from 5:30 – 8pm! Click here for more info on this event! Waldorf Ford is located at 2440 Crain Highway in Waldorf, MD 20601. We can also be reached at 301-843-2400 or online at http://www.waldorfford.com.

Waldorf Ford was presented with their 8th Triple Crown Award; Customers are the real winners.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Administrator

(Waldorf, MD) Today, Ford Motor Company awarded Waldorf Ford with the prestigious Triple Crown Award. This is the 8th year that Waldorf Ford has won this award.

The Triple Crown Award recognizes dealerships that have won the President’s Award and the One Hundred Club Award, but who also ranked high enough to be included in the Ford Customer Service Premier Club. Ford Motor Company also presented The One Hundred Club Award for 2013, which recognizes dealerships that are in the top 100 in Ford sales for the nation.

Waldorf Ford is one of only 23 dealerships in the country to win the 2013 Triple Crown Award. Waldorf Ford is among only 5 select dealerships in the United States to earn the Triple Crown Award for 8 consecutive years.

“It is quite an accomplishment for a dealership to receive the One Hundred Club Award, but to receive that and take care of the customer well enough to receive the President’s Award as well is exceptional”, stated Ford Motor Company.

“It means a lot to be recognized with the President’s Award for the 13th time,” said Greg Basiliko, General Manager, Waldorf Ford. “We earned this award only because of the hard work of all of our employees and their united attention to the best possible service to our customers. The real thanks for this award needs to go to our customers who have placed their confidence in us.”

The President’s Award is reserved for Ford dealerships that have made a commitment to deliver exceptional sales and service experiences to their customers. Ford Motor Company’s President’s Award is reserved for the best of the best – approximately 200 out of the nearly 4,000 dealerships receive this award.

“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.”

Waldorf Ford is located on Route 301 North in Waldorf, MD and online at http://www.waldorfford.com or call 888-284-1463.

Polar Vortex at Waldorf Ford and how to properly remove snow from your car

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Administrator

As you can see Waldorf Ford is battling this historic Polar Vortex in the Washington, DC Region and we remain OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!

How do you ask? Well, first off our General Sales Manager Allan Levi has been hard at work cleaning off all the snow and ice off of our New Ford Inventory! He wanted to make sure that our BRAND NEW vehicles were safe to drive and prepared for the roads. We’ve also attached a few more helpful tips from AAA on how to care for your car and safely remove snow and ice from your car.

Please stay safe and warm!

If you have any questions please contact Waldorf Ford located at 2440 Crain Highway in Waldorf, MD 20601 or call 888-284-1463 for more helpful tips.

Black Friday Sales Event

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Visit us this Friday, November 29th for Waldorf Ford’s Black Friday Event! Get the best deal ever! New Vehicles starting at $11,000! Used vehicles starting at $995! Get up to $1500 in cash from dealer or dozens of gifts! Doors open at 7:30 am!!! Hurry – they will go fast!!! 301-843-2400

Ford Motor Company Launches New Warranty for Ford Genuine and Motorcraft Parts

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Administrator

New warranty provides unlimited mileage coverage for 24 months from time of purchase or installation
Parts and labor continue to be covered with any repair completed at Waldorf Ford
Ford provides vehicle owners with towing reimbursement for repairs completed at Waldorf Ford

WALDORF, MD, 2013 – Ford Motor Company announced the launch of a new warranty on Ford Genuine and Motorcraft service parts for unlimited mileage for 24 months from time of purchase or installation.

The Ford backing, clarity of terms, labor coverage and access to Ford’s nationwide network for coverage provides greater value and peace of mind for all customers whether they are general consumers, fleet operators or independent repair facilities.

“Ford is dedicated to constant improvement in all we do. Ford Genuine and Motorcraft replacement parts are approved by Ford engineering,” said Greg Basiliko, General Manager of Waldorf Ford. “In the unlikely event a part fails, our new warranty demonstrates our commitment to quality, our customers and our intent to provide greater peace of mind and an improved ownership experience.”

Ford also will now reimburse fleets and independent repair facilities up to $150 in labor coverage. Ford continues a No Commercial Exceptions policy as a commitment to fleet customers.

In addition, Ford’s part warranty provides customers towing reimbursement for repairs completed at any Ford or Lincoln Dealership.

How it works

If a service part purchased under the new warranty happens to fail and the repair is completed at a Ford or Lincoln dealership, the entire repair cost, labor and towing will be covered. If the repair was completed at an independent installer or fleet facility, Ford would reimburse up to $150 in labor (the towing would not be covered).

In the case of an individual do-it-yourself customer who chooses to install a part themselves, the warranty covers the cost of a replacement part for 24 months and unlimited miles. The DIY’er labor time is not reimbursable. Labor expense is only reimbursable on repairs completed in a fleet or installer facility.

Ford’s previous service parts warranty was 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurred first, and labor was covered if the part was installed by a Ford or Lincoln dealership. Labor was not covered on parts sold over-the-counter to a fleet or installer.

For more information visit Waldorf Ford located at 2440 Crain Highway, in Waldorf, MD 20601 or call our Service Department at 301-843-2400 or visit us online at http://www.waldorfford.com!

Ford C-MAX Energi, Fusion Energi Overtake Toyota in Plug-In Hybrid Sales

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Administrator

Ford C-MAX Energi and Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid vehicles deliver best sales month ever, outpacing sales of the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle

Sales of Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles in October shatter previous record by 45 percent

Ford catapults from zero market share to 34 percent in 13 months in the plug-in hybrid vehicle market

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 4, 2013 – Ford Motor Company took over the No. 1 spot in plug-in hybrid vehicle sales of the Ford Fusion Energi and Ford C-MAX Energi in October, outpacing sales of the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle.

Ford sold 2,179 Fusion Energi and C-MAX Energi vehicles last month, accounting for 34 percent of the total plug-in hybrid market. Toyota sold 2,095 units of its Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle.

It is Ford’s best month ever for plug-in hybrid sales, shattering the previous record of 1,508 vehicles sold in September, a 45 percent increase. Ford’s plug-in hybrid vehicles – Fusion Energi and C-MAX Energi – hit this sales milestone just one year after introduction of C-MAX Energi and less than a year since launch of Fusion Energi.

Plug-in hybrid sales are beginning to gain traction in some key growth markets for Ford across the United States.

California continues to account for 38 percent of all Ford plug-in hybrid vehicle sales, but plug-ins are strengthening in the midwestern and eastern regions. New York, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia combine to make up 32 percent of the C-MAX Energi market. Those same cities make up 34 percent of the market for Fusion Energi. New York alone comes close to unseating San Francisco as the second most popular market for Fusion Energi.

#Fusion Energi sales in October doubled in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. from the previous month.

Plug-in hybrid sales for the industry are up 32 percent year-to-date. The industry sold 39,083 vehicles through October, compared to 29,526 vehicles in 2012. October plug-in hybrid sales came within 40 units of setting an all-time monthly record for the segment.

Through September, aggregate data collected through MyFord® Mobile show Ford plug-in hybrids are being driven about 203,000 electric miles a day, enough to drive around the earth nearly eight times, or more than 8,400 electric-only miles an hour. These numbers are rapidly increasing as Ford continues investing in infrastructure while features exclusive to Ford plug-ins help improve driving habits.

Through MyFord Mobile and other features such as SmartGauge® with EcoGuide, data show how driving habits evolve and how electric-only miles rapidly accumulate. After six months of vehicle ownership, nearly 30 percent of all trips are taken gas-free, compared to about 20 percent at the beginning of ownership.

To take a look at any #Ford Fusion Energi and #C-MAX Energi vehicle visit Waldorf Ford at 2440 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD 20601 or call 301-843-2400!