Is Your Vehicle Ready For Fall?

New Ford vehicles come with a factory warranty covering limited options for the first few years of ownership.  Nowadays, owners show a trend on keeping their vehicle beyond the warranty period.  An extended warranty, as the Ford Protect® Extended Service Plan adds great value in protecting you from future repair bills. Here at Benna Ford, our Service Professionals will help you understand Ford Protect®. Coverage You Can Depend On A Ford Protect® Extended Service Plan is the right choice for a number of reasons. To start, the plan is fully backed by Ford Motor company.  Necessary repairs will be performed by Ford factory-trained certified technicians using genuine Ford parts. That includes service by our Service Professionals at Benna Ford.  While traveling, Ford Protect® plans are honored by every Ford and Lincoln dealer in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Ford Protect® coverage is comprehensive, giving you the peace of mind to cover big ticket repairs, whether they involve the engine, transmission, steering , brakes, suspension, electrical systems, or other systems. 24-hour Roadside Assistance For the duration of the plan, you will also have 24-hour Roadside Assistance. Services covered under this assistance include: Tire Change Vehicle Lockout Out-of-fuel Battery Jump-Start Assistance Towing Assistance (up to $100 per occurrence) Emergency Travel Expense (up to $1,000 within the first 5 days per occurrence) Destination Assistance (up to $75) For added convenience, Ford Protect® Extended Service Plans include a rental vehicle benefit with coverage of up to $40 a day for up to 10 days due to delays in parts and repair.  An additional option is to purchase an Enhanced Rental Option for coverage of $60 a day for up to 10 days for the same duration. We Will Pick It up and Bring It Back As even covered services take valuable time from your day, Ford Protect® allows you to have your car picked up and delivered to your home or place of business, thus minimizing the time your repair impacts your daily routine. All Ford Protect® Plans Extended Service have the same benefits yet may vary in duration from 46,000 to 150,000 miles, with terms ranging from three to eight years. The plans are also fully transferable, if you sell your Ford within the plan’s term, it can be a valuable sales point to your next buyer, who is likely to desire some piece of mind of their own. Consider a Ford Protect Plan as useful for your Ford vehicle in the years to come. Speak with any of our Benna Ford representatives, upon your next Benna Ford purchase, for further insight into what kind of Ford Protect® Extended Service Plan suits your needs. Also inquire for more information regarding our Benna Ford in Superior, Wisconsin, Exclusive 20 Year - 200,000 Mile Limited Warranty.

When the season changes and the temperature outside starts to drop, buyers begin to ask how important it is to invest in winter tires. It’s a question nearly as old as the automobile: Do winter tires actually make a difference? The answer is yes. However, many factors go into choosing the right tires for your vehicle driven in winter conditions. Temperature Differences Suppose you live in an area where the weather is generally below 40 degrees Fahrenheit with average or above-average snowfall in the wintertime. In that case, that’s when you know it’s time to buy some winter tires, whereas an all-season tire rated for snow will be better suited for climates where it dips into the freezing territory but hovers above 40 degrees. They can operate well in 20-30 degrees, but winter tires will allow for safer maneuverability and better braking performance even when it's 0 degrees outside. What About AWD Without Winter Tires? If you drive a Ford with all-wheel drive, some people will tell you, “Oh, you have all-wheel drive, you'll be fine.” No, this is a major mistake. Even though you have a vehicle with four wheels actively receiving power at the same time, it does not mean the traction of that vehicle will be any better if you have the wrong tires on your car. If anything, it can make things more difficult. When it loses traction, the car will try to put power to the correct wheel(s). However, all of the wheels are attempting to get traction simultaneously, which has the potential for disaster. A dedicated winter tire can help your car stop up to 30 feet shorter on a snowy road at 30 mph compared to an all-season tire, according to testing from Tire Rack. That distance is probably tripled or quadrupled when compared to a summer tire that isn’t rated for snow. Cold Roads, Worse Performance When the road surface is colder, that’s when summer and all-season tires will perform worse during panic stops and sudden lane changes. All-season tires will be better than summer tires, but if you live in a state where 20 degrees is average, everything but a winter tire will feel like you are driving on hard glass. Which Winter Tire For My Car? Like summer tires, there are different types of winter tires. If you have an SUV, truck, or sedan, you will be looking at a regular studless winter tire. If you live in mountainous areas where roads can stay packed with snow and ice for days or weeks at a time, you may want to look at buying studded tires, as they are going to provide much-needed grip with their small metal spikes/studs that can dig into the surface for improved traction. If you have a Mustang, for instance, you’ll want to check out some high-performance winter tires that will suit the driving characteristics of your performance vehicle. At Benna Ford, we offer our customers some of the best prices and services. With more than 100 new and used vehicles to choose from, our outstanding sales team and finance department will work hard to make sure you drive away happy. And our fantastic service department will take care of your new-to-you vehicle as if it were their own.

Benna Ford is offering great service specials to close out the summer season. If you are in need of new tires, a fresh service, or anything else, then you should take advantage of these specials while you have time. Tires Tires are one of the most important and often overlooked parts of a car. Good tires shield some of the road noise from reaching the cabin while you drive, and they are a prime reason why cars have the ability to stop or maneuver in time during a road emergency. As the amount of tread goes down, stopping distances and maneuverability wane, especially in the wet. So while it may seem like your tires are fine, the distance it can take to stop from highway speeds can increase by nearly double, depending on tread depth and road conditions. When you come to Benna Ford and order new tires, you can save big by getting a $100 mail-in rebate when ordering a new set of Michelin, Goodyear, Pirelli, BFGoodrich, Kelly, and General. So stop in to have the tread on your tires checked by the service department. Brakes While you’re having your tires checked, you might as well take advantage of the complimentary brake inspection from Benna Ford, especially if you think your brakes don’t feel like they are doing as good of a job as they could or should. And if you do need new pads, you can earn 2,000 FordPass Rewards Points if you buy new Motorcraft or Omnicraft pads. Or, if you need pads and rotors, you’ll earn 6,000 Rewards Points with the purchase and installation of Motorcraft or Omnicraft brake rotors and or pads. Don’t forget: Motorcraft and Omnicraft brake pads are covered under a lifetime warranty. FordPass Rewards When you earn FordPass Rewards Points, you can use them towards servicing your vehicle, purchasing accessories or parts, and even as a downpayment towards another Ford vehicle. Feel free to ask about how you can qualify for the FordPass Rewards Points Visa Card, which can allow you to have 0% interest on Ford dealership purchases above $499. In fact, you can earn 11,000 Rewards Points after your first purchase. Battery Has your car been slow to start recently? Well, maybe it’s time for a new battery. But before you just go out and buy one, come in to have your battery tested for free. And if you need one, our technicians will take care of that in no time for you. If you choose a Motorcraft Tested Tough PLUS Battery, you’ll pay $119.95, or you can use 22,000 FordPass Rewards Points, which features a 24-month replacement warranty, or you can get a Motorcraft Tested Tough MAX battery for $149.95 or 28,000 Rewards Points. The MAX battery comes with a 36-month replacement warranty. At Benna Ford, we offer some of the best prices and services to all of our customers. With more than 100 new and used vehicles to choose from, our great sales team and finance department will work hard to make sure you drive away happy. And our amazing service department will take care of your new-to-you vehicle as if it were their own.