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Are you looking to get a new car but are not sure if a front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive vehicle is better suited for yourself? We at Otis Ford Inc. want to make sure you understand the major differences between these types of vehicles. Below you will find some quick and helpful info to help you make your next car buying decision.

We all know the routine of buying tires. We buy them, have them balanced and installed, and we go on our way. How many forget to have the alignment done to ensure the tires run smoothly and evenly down the road? Tire alignments play an important role in making your vehicle drive straight down the road.

Failure to have your wheels aligned can result in not just your vehicle steering to one side as you drive down the road but also premature wear and tear on your car. The cost of wheel alignment is substantially less than the cost of…

Most people who drive a vehicle don't have any idea what a differential is, or even why their car has one. It's not well known, but it's an essential part that keeps the wheels turning properly - which is why our service experts at Otis Ford Inc. are ideal guides to keeping it in good shape.

The differential is a device, a box of gears, that distributes the engine's power to the car's axle. The axle turns the wheels. As its name suggests, this box of gears differentiates the energy by splitting it between the wheels…

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…

We're in the dog days of summer, however, Otis Ford knows that a little heat is no match for our customers. We know you've got plenty of fun ways to beat the heat in the next few months, but while you do so, make sure your vehicle is in prime condition to take you anywhere you need to be.

 

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You can wholly rely on our service and repair center here to Otis Ford to restore your vehicle to perfect working order or…

Winter isn’t over yet. Whether you live in a warmer climate or far up north, there are still several weeks, maybe even a couple of months of winter driving left.

Even if you live an area that’s warm year-round, you may find that you need to drive in snowy weather. There are always trips for business or family that require lots of mileage and less-than-wonderful weather at times.

If there was a "check engine" light for schedule - you'd probably be used to having it on all the time. There's a lot going on - and even more to keep track of. At Otis Ford, we know that families and professionals from across the region have a lot of on their plate. Sometimes, tending to the routine maintenance your car, truck or SUV needs to stay running efficiently is the first thing to be ignored. That's why we encourage you to schedule your future oil change, tire rotation or battery replacement online, at our conveniently located parts…