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You need a “brake job” when your brake linings are worn down to the minimum acceptable thickness specified by the vehicle manufacturer or the applicable state agency in areas that set their own requirements. The only way to determine if … Continue reading →

How can I tell if my battery is low and needs to be recharged? The first and most likely indication of a low battery would be a hard starting problem caused by slow cranking. If the battery seems weak or … Continue reading →

Kelley Blue Book singled out 10 cars recently as the best for back to school. And wouldn’t you know it that the Ford Fiesta is one of them. 2011 Ford Fiesta Ford’s marketing tag for the all-new 2011 Fiesta (above) … Continue reading →

We at Planet Ford 45 always get asked what is the best way to protecting aluminum wheels. So we put our heads together and and did some research and this is what we found out. According to Yahoo! Autos the … Continue reading →

Wiper blades are one of the most neglected components on vehicles today. Many blades are cracked, split, torn, brittle, worn or otherwise in obvious need of replacement. Others may look okay, but do a lousy job of wiping when put … Continue reading →

Every year, children are injured and killed because drivers (in some cases, parents) don’t see them while backing up. According to KIDS AND CARS (www.kidsandcars.org), a nonprofit group that works to improve child safety around cars, at least 50 children … Continue reading →

Yahoo! Autos has named the Ford Mustang as one of the cars that are guaranteed to grow old gracefully. Blame the economy, or better engineering. The fact is, more and more people are looking to save money by holding onto … Continue reading →

Buying a new car can be exciting. But it’s also a complex process through which you can end up overpaying by hundreds or thousands of dollars or with a vehicle that you won’t be happy with down the road. Below … Continue reading →

Is that time of year again!!! Tax Free Weekend starts tomorrow!!! The Texas Tax Free Items include clothing and footwear under $100, backpacks under $100 for elementary and secondary students, and school supplies. Come to the Planet Ford on 45 … Continue reading →

Friday the 13th is synonymous with bad luck and superstitions. So much so that some people flat-out refuse to fly, make business deals or get married on this fateful day. As many as 21 million people in the United States … Continue reading →