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Meet Grapevine Ford's Recent Graduate - Sergio Zavala

Grapevine Ford is very proud to announce the recent graduation of Service Technician Sergio Zavala from Brookhaven College's Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program! The two-year apprenticeship-based program was designed by Brookhaven and Ford Motor Company to help prepare students to work as automotive service technicians at a Ford Lincoln dealership.

Students in the ASSET program must attend intensive classroom sessions that include numerous laboratory exercises; this is followed by cooperative work experience…

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Why Use a Dash Cam?

Being an informed vehicle owner is an extremely important part of ownership. That is why we here at Grapevine Ford located in Grapevine, TX want to ensure you get the most out of automotive accessories such as a dash cam.

Dash cams help ensure that those who cause accidents are held accountable. Hit and run situations can now be recorded and the offender can be more easily brought to justice. Second, on a more fun note, a dash cam is able to record all of your incredibly fun travels. Just think how much fun it will be to watch back…

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Matching the Right Tire to Your Car

Walking into your local auto parts store to shop for tires can be overwhelming. There's so much variety that it can be a challenge to know where to start. The next time you're shopping for tires, keep these things in mind.

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Symptoms of Worn Out Tires to Be Aware of


?Much like many other parts of your car, your tires will eventually need to be replaced after consistent wear and tear on the road. Depending on the amount of time you spend on the road, and the elements your vehicle endures, you may need to change your tires at different times than other drivers.
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When to change your car battery

Without a battery, your car wouldn't be a car. The battery is needed to perform a variety of tasks which all allow you to have a more convenient and safe driving experience. That being said, all batteries eventually meet their maker. There can be a lot of different signs to diagnose battery issues, but here are some of the more common ones.

Dim Lights - If your interior lights or headlights are dimmer than usual, you may have a weak battery.
Quieter Horn - The horn is powered by your battery, and can lose its bite once a battery is starting…
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Why is tire rotation important to your vehicle?

Why is tire rotation important you ask? Well you are going to find out! Take a second and look at your vehicle routine maintenance schedule. Yep its there! The easiest way to remember this is to have them done when you get your oil changed. You see, tires do not wear evenly. Most of the time they will wear on one side or the other. So to to ensure that they wear evenly and you get the most out of your tires you need to have them rotated. So take the time to be sure that this is getting done…
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Perform General Maintenance

As a vehicle owner it is extremely important to keep up on the general maintenance of your vehicle. Keeping up with a general maintenance can help prolong the life of the vehicle and allow it to run smoother and better. Simple maintenance such as changing the fluids, checking fuse lights, and even checking your gauges can all help prolong the life of your vehicle. One of the top ways to get more out of your vehicle is to have your oil changed. The oil is responsible for lubricating the vehicle's engine and keeping the engine at a cool temperature…
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