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Over the past years, sedans have evolved giving you new models that are just hard not to love. The 2018 Ford Fusion will definitely give you this experience. Our service team at Winner Ford in Dover, DE is more than willing to take you through our selection of new cars and help you settle for the best. The 2018 Ford Fusion is a car with an assurance of safety, comfort, luxury, and exclusive road performance. The vehicle has exceptional safety features within it including an array of active technologies that incorporates blind spot monitoring and active cruise control among others. If you are interested in a sedan that delivers just a little bit more out of the ordinary, then you do not have to stress anymore. With the 2018 Ford Fusion, you will have a winning combination of the best technological options suitably made to meet your demands. Do not let this chance slip through your fingers. Pass through our showroom and have an experience of a lifetime.

Many are the times when we forget that our cars just like our bodies are complex machines. With this complexity comes the need for regular replacement or maintenance. Mostly we only remember to deal with parts and forget the fluids that are important in the functioning of these components. There are different fluids in a car as mentioned below together with their functions and when they should be replaced. Engine oil. It is mainly used in lubricating the moving parts within the engine thus preventing corrosion. It should be changed at least after 3,000 miles, depending on your vehicle's owner's manual. Power steering fluid. It protects the power steering and gear unit components from grinding against each other. Needs to be checked at least once every month. Coolant. It helps in regulating the heat in the radiator making it avoid overheating. Braking fluid. It moves the different parts of the braking system. It should be replaced once in every two years. If you have any queries, visit our dealership today.

Traveling with children can be a fun adventure for the whole family, or a nightmarish experience for everyone involved. Here at Winner Ford, we provide quality service to keep your family safe, and a few tips to maintain the peace during longer road-trips. Plan to stop every few hours for sight-seeing, or just getting out and burning off some extra energy. Make sure to start the trip with a good night's rest and plenty of snacks. Be ready to make emergency bathroom stops to avoid any accidents. Plan for fun car games like bingo, or an old-fashioned round of "I spy." Don't forget to bring pillows and other items that kids can use to cozy up for a good nap in the back, while giving parents a break. With this tips in mind, and a last-minute check-up at our service center, you'll be ready to hit the road. On behalf of our team, we wish you and your family safe and tempter-tantrum free travels! Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com/RpDvAnd4g2 — Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016

Tire rotation is a very important and often overlooked aspect of vehicle maintenance. Rotating your tires means switching your tires from one location to another, such as left to right and back to front. But why is this simple task so important to the upkeep of your vehicle? When driving, your front and back tires often wear down unevenly from each other. The main reason you want to rotate your tires is to avoid this from happening. Your front tires often wear down much quicker and unevenly than the back set, so rotating your tires can help prevent this. Simply rotating your tires can add thousands of miles onto your current set of tires before they need to be replaced again. Not only will it save you money in the long run, but it can also help to make your ride much smoother, and can even make your trips safer and avoid any auto accidents that would lead to medical assistance. Schedule a routine tire rotation with your next oil change at Winner Ford in Dover, Delaware!

The 2017 Ford F-150 is not your average truck. It comes loaded with features to get you excited about taking one out for a test drive, so come see us here at Winner Ford in Dover, DE today! The Ford F-150 is sure to impress, and it will make your everyday tasks much easier. The Ford truck boasts a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum body and a fully boxed high-strength steel frame. Even with all of this, the Ford F-150 manages to remain lightweight. The new Ford F-150 truck also has best-in-class payload and towing capabilities. If you like extras or the icing on the cake, you will love that it also has in-cab storage and a fully flat load floor for easy cargo hauling. The Ford F-150 even has LED lighting and a remote tailgate release feature to enhance your journeys. The Ford truck features pre-collision assist and a lane-keeping system as well as adaptive cruise control with a stop-and-go feature to keep your towing adventures as safe as they are capable. This is one truck that is sure to cause some envy from your neighbors and coworkers, and it will turn a few heads when you drive by. Visit our Dover Ford dealership to learn more today!

Here at Winner Ford, our goal is not only to provide you with a vehicle that suits your lifestyle but is also light on your wallet. If you are looking for more ways to save, look no further than our wide variety of used vehicles! With a vast array of makes, models, and vehicle types to consider, we're certain that a trip to explore more in the Dover area is worth your time! By choosing to purchase a used vehicle, you're not only saving money but also taking advantage of all of the incredible features you will need while on the road. Plus, every model that we have has been inspected to ensure that you will have a vehicle that will last you many long years. If you would love to get your hands on an affordable and reliable used vehicle, then stop by our showroom at 591 South Dupont Highway and one of our team members will be more than happy to set you up for a test drive!

If you are wondering whether or not to get GAP insurance, it is always a good idea to get extra coverage for your vehicle in the local Dover area. There are few instances where you won't need it such as if you have made a large down payment on your vehicle that you are buying. Otherwise, it's better to have it. If you are leasing from here at Winner Ford, or are paying off a financed loan, you should definitely make sure that you get GAP insurance. By covering your vehicle with our GAP insurance plans, you don't have to worry about paying the difference between the initial and present values of your vehicle. If you would like a second opinion, a representative at our showroom will be more than happy to help you to decide whether to get GAP insurance or not. But in most cases, it is just a good idea. Your insurance will only cover the value of your car and not what you still owe. Stop in and learn more at 591 South Dupont Highway today!

If the search for your next daily driver has led you to the hot hatchback segment, we here at Winner Ford would be downright delighted to introduce you to ours, the 2017 Focus RS. How come? Click "play" on the clip below to find out; here with his thoughts on the Focus RS is AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika: Talk about tricked-out -- the Focus RS's sole trim level is all that and then some. Standard features include 19-inch alloy wheels, summer tires, performance brakes, adjustable suspension settings, automatic xenon headlights, foglamps, remote entry and push-button start, a rearview camera, dual-zone auto climate control, partial leather upholstery and front Recaro sort seats. So, what's the hold-up, friend? The time is now to experience the brilliance of this beefcake. As such, we invite you to pop by our Dover, DE facility, whereupon we'll happily arrange a test drive in the Focus RS, or any other Ford model that's made your short list.

Researchers hack a self-driving car by putting stickers on street signs: https://t.co/HvPj3aVCsR pic.twitter.com/BHbp1wSf9j — Autoblog (@therealautoblog) August 18, 2017 Hackers have already proven they can exploit security loopholes in vehicles with internet connectivity and computerized controls. It's one of the biggest concerns critics have of self-driving cars. Once we put our safety in the hands of machines, black hats can put us in danger from behind their keyboards. It gets even worse than that, though. A recent paper published by computer scientists from University of Washington, University of Michigan, Stony Brook University, and University of California Berkeley demonstrated a technique hackers could use to attack autonomous cars using road signs. Stop signs with strategically-placed stickers, made to look like graffiti art reading "LOVE" and "HATE" were able to confuse the vehicle's sensors into thinking a Stop sign was a 45 MPH sign. What's the good news here? These white-hat hackers conducted this research so automakers could use it in making their autonomous vehicles impervious to malicious hacking. It's going to be a long time before we see Ford models so intelligent their drivers can take their eyes off the road, so this preemptive strike against hacking is really a victory for the future of advanced vehicle security.

When you're spending a hot summer day at the beach, there's truly nothing more satisfying than a big scoop of ice cream to cool you down. If you're summering in Delaware, you'll want to check out this list of the best ice cream shops in Rehoboth Beach, listed in alphabetical order. Bonkey's Homemade Ice Cream & Snoballs Bonkey's ice cream is hand made fresh in store every single day! 40 delicious flavors are available, and you can choose whichever flavor you like to be blended into a creamy milkshake. You'll also find cheesecake on a stick, chocolate covered bananas, and root beer floats to satisfy your sweet tooth, or opt for a classic Snoball, featuring finely shaved ice and over 100 flavors of homemade syrup. Even better than that? A parfait: add vanilla soft serve to the top and bottom of your snoball! The Ice Cream Store This awesome store offers more than 100 flavors of ice cream. Seriously. Some are even National Champion Award winning flavors, and there are tons of different ways to eat them, such as in a cookie sandwich, milkshake, or even a cake shake - a milkshake with an entire piece of cake or pie tossed in! Unique flavors abound, including Bacon Maple Crunch, Cookie Dough Rock Slide, Dark Chocolate Coffee, Lavender, and many, many more. Vanderwende Farm Fresh Ice Cream All ice cream at Vanderwende is made fresh with milk from their dairy farm in Bridgeville, Delaware. This business has been family owned and operated for three generations, since 1954 when they started with just 6 cows - now they have 225! Ice cream is available by itself, or treat yourself to a sundae, banana split, or float. Lots of delicious flavors are available, including Annie's Apple Pie, Lemon Chiffon, Berry Cheesecake, and Cherry Vanilla.

Looking for a way to spend an autumn weekend in Sussex County? Attending a fall festival is a great way to bring the family along for a day of fun and excitement. Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend a fall festival in Sussex County this year! Here's a list of some of our favorites, listed in alphabetical order: Apple Scrapple Festival Bridgeville, Delaware Bridgeville is known both for its apples from the T.S. Smith and Sons Farm and scrapple from RAPA Scrapple-so what better festival than one that celebrates both? This festival raises awareness about the agricultural roots of lower Delaware, but most importantly, it's a whole lot of fun. On Friday evening, the festival kicks off with the opening of the carnival and food court, and traditional street dance. On Saturday morning, start your day with an all-you-can eat scrapple breakfast-and then keep eating from vendors serving apple fritters, oyster sandwiches, ice cream, and much more. Games for the kids, carnival rides, scrapple carving, live entertainment, and more will fill the streets for the rest of the weekend! Lewes Dragon Boat Festival Lewes Dragon Boat Festival Lewes, Delaware The Lewes Dragon Boat Festival was started as a way to raise money for Sussex Academy, a charter school serving grades 6-12 in Sussex County. A dragon boat is essentially a 40-foot long canoe that is paddled by 20 people. Team will compete in a 500-meter race ending at Canalfront Park. The best part? Anyone can participate! Check out the festival website to form a racing team, or bring the whole family along to Canalfront Park to watch the festivities. Children's activities and vendors will be set up throughout the park for you to enjoy while you watch. Sea Witch Festival Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach, Delaware This Spooktacular festival celebrates autumn on the beach. Tons of vendors will be present with delicious food to enjoy throughout the festivities as well as live bandstand entertainment. All are welcome to enter the best costumed dog contest; costume parade and contest; best fiddler, banjo player, mandolin, and bluegrass group competition; and participate in scarecrow-making and beach games. This is a day of festive autumn fun that you won't want to miss!

To say that we at Winner Ford are impressed by the 2017 Mustang would be an understatement of the highest order. More accurately, we're flat-out over the moon for this sport-tuned stunner. And if you're at all wondering why we feel as we do, we suggest you scope the clip below. Tag along with carwow reviewer Mat Watson, as he highlights some of the Mustang's choicest qualities: Stocked to the gills with incredible amenities, the entry-level V6 model is one that's sure to get your attention. Standard equipment on this trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlamps, LED taillights with sequential turn signals, keyless ignition and entry, a rearview camera, SYNC voice-command connectivity, a 4.2-inch display screen and Bluetooth compatibility. If you'd like to meet this mind-blowing machine "in the metal," or wish to put one through its paces on the open road, we encourage you to pay us a visit at our Dover, DE location. Upon your stopover, we'll be sure to set you up with a test drive in the Mustang, or any other Ford model that's commanded your curiosity.