Car Myths: Fact or Fiction? The Blue Oval Issue no.002

Issue no. 002 10/05/2012

Car Myths: Fact or Fiction? We’ve all heard them perpetuated throughout our lives. General “rules of thumb” for car care. But how much truth are in these sayings now that it’s 2012? Lets take a closer look. Change your oil every 3,000 miles? Premium grade fuel is always better? Warm up your engine before you drive, especially in winter? Flush the coolant with every oil change? Dishwashing and laundry detergent are great to wash your car with? Fuel additives are good for your engine? Sugar in the gas tank destroys the car’s engine? Shooting bullets at a car’s engine will cause it to explode? Click HERE to find out whether these myths are fact or fiction. The re-designed 2013 Ford Fusion The 2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid are going to re-define the norm of the mid-size car catergory. The completely re-designed exterior of the Fusion brings an impressive level of style, redefining itself to meet the needs of today’s buyers. The series lineup will include the S version, SE, and Titanium with the Fusion Hybrid available in the latter two. An array of assist features, enhanced performance and heightened safety and security combine to make the stylish 2013 Fusion the go to sedan that is powerful, highly efficient, and ouf course, smart. Keep an eye out, they’re on their way! Click to learn more » Car App of the Month: Google Mobile Waze Why we like it: Google Mobille is a fave thanks to it’s map accuracy and easy to use interface. Unlike the regular Google map app, Mobile lets you use voice commands and hear directions out loud. Waze is an up and comer in navigation using crowd-sourced traffic reporting to help you choose the best route to your destination. Waze calculates data based on your movements through GPS so drivers don’t have to engage with the app while driving. Extra points for safety!! Did you know? Contrary to popular belief, red cars don’t actually get pulled over more often than other colored vehicles and insurance companies don’t charge higher rates to cover them. So go ahead and buy that candy red Mustang convertible you’ve always wanted! Still not sure? You can always guarantee your safety by driving the speed limit. Who knew? Click to learn more » FAQ Q: How can I tell when I need to replace my tires? Click here for answer » 3724 Veterans Blvd. | Metairie, LA | 504.887.8410 www.vetsford.com