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What Does Brake Fluid Do?

Every car owner hears about brake fluid at some point, but how often is the function of brake fluid explained? It's easy to overlook because it so seldom needs attention but consider how critical your car's brakes are to your safety.

When you step on the brake pedal, it's the brake fluid pumped into cylinders in the brake system that cause the brake pads to clamp down on your car's wheel and stop it. The brake fluid pressure in this pneumatic system is what creates the amount force needed to stop a car quickly on the…

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What Does Total Ownership Cost Comprise of?

The automotive market is saturated with many make and models that you can look at just by a click of a button. The total cost of ownership is essential whenever one is buying a car. It includes not only price of the vehicle but also other costs. The following are some factors which contribute to the total monthly value of your car, compiled by our staff at Otis Ford Inc.:

If you need a new and affordable car, you may consider visiting our finance center in Quoque, NY. Our staff will advise and guide you on the right make of…

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Finding Your Used Car Match

Not everyone has the same criteria for buying a vehicle and most certainly not the same budget. Here at Otis Ford Inc., it is our goal to match you with the car that fulfills your checklist. Our used inventory is constantly changing and once we know what you’re looking for in a car, sedan, truck, or SUV we work to find your match.

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Gap Insurance Is An Important Element Of Financing A Vehicle

New car buyers need to be educated on the importance of GAP insurance. GAP insurance comes into play when the person financing a car no longer has access to the car that you still owe money on. If the car was financed for $12,000, and it was rendered unusable before the end of the contract, the car buyer still owes the difference between the value of the vehicle and what you owe.

 
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Ford's New 2018 F-150: Better Engines, Better Mileage

When you step behind the wheel of a 2018 Ford F-150, you're not just getting a truck with versatility and power. You're also getting a truck with options. No matter what you intend to use your F-150 for, there's a way to tailor it more closely to your needs.

Let's say, for instance, you want a truck that has better fuel economy than the norm. The 2018 F-150 will have access to a 3.3-liter V6 that's rated for 19/22/25 MPG. Its 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 has also been rated for 20/26…

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KBB.com Tallies Top Traits of Tremendous 2017 Ford Fusion

Might you be in the market for a midsize sedan? Well, if so, we here at Otis Ford Inc. would be quick to couple you up with ours, the 2017 Fusion.

And why would we, you ask?

The clip below should help spell things out. Link up with Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio to hear all about the latest Fusion:

The Fusion's range-topping trim -- the V6 Sport -- provides spunkiness and sophistication simultaneously.

Standard amenities on this iteration include a 325-horsepower turbo-V6 engine, all-wheel drive, a unique grille, 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust outlets, a rear spoiler ...

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2017 Ford Explorer Shows Off for MotorWeek Staffers

Are you seeking a full-size SUV for your next daily driver? Well, if so, we here at Otis Ford Inc. think you might like to meet ours, the 2017 Explorer.

Wondering why we feel like we do?

Then, check the clip below. Here now to highlight some of the Explorer's choicest qualities are our friends over at MotorWeek:

Though far from the most muscular offering in the Explorer catalog, its entry-level 3.5-liter V6 engine is nonetheless exquisite.

Teaming with a six-speed automatic transmission, the base six-banger produces a healthy 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive…

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