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Move into the Next Season with a Properly Maintained Vehicle

One season switches to the next, and before you know it a good chunk of time has passed again. Time moves on quickly, and you need to keep your car maintained so that it will continue to work right for you. That's where our service mechanics at Max Ford of Butler can come in and guide you towards a higher level of success - thanks to consistent checkups at our showroom.

Seasonal maintenance work should be completed on your vehicle to make sure that every part of it is holding up well. We will flush fluids in your car, look…

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How to Travel with Your Pets

No matter what type of pets you have, they all need some things for the journey. With a new vehicle from Max Ford of Butler, you can easily transport your family pet from point A to point B in total comfort! Here is a list of some ideas for local Butler, MO pet parents to have a better trip. Above all, remember that the important part is to have fun; most pets will feel safe and have a better time when you do.

Just in Case

  • Take baggies for the potty stops.
  • Don't forget that you will need some…
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Ford and Virginia Tech Team on Autonomous Vehicle Project

In August, people in northern Virginia started buzzing about a driverless Ford Transit Connect van that was seen driving throughout the area; the vehicle drew so much notice, in fact, that local news media were on the chase to track it down. In all actuality, the vehicle was not really driving in full self-driving mode; the driver was wearing a disguise so that he appeared to look like a car seat.

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Ford Has One Heck of a Family Hauler in the 2017 Fusion

Might you be in the market for a midsize sedan? Well, if so, we here at Max Ford of Butler think you may wish to have a good, long look at ours, the 2017 Fusion.

Wondering why we feel as we do?

Then, click "play" on the clip below. Here now to provide you with the need-to-know information about the Fusion is AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai:

Talk about a terrific entry-level trim -- that's precisely what one will get with the Fusion S.

Standard features on this model include 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED taillamps, a rearview…

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America's Best-Selling Trucks Celebrate 100 Years of History

This fall, the 2018 Ford F-150 will bring the latest in capability and innovation to Butler. It's the newest update to the Ford F-Series, which has remained the best-selling truck in America for four consecutive decades, selling over 26 million pickups since 1977.

Staying on top hasn't always been easy, but Ford has a century of experience to build on.

In July 1917, the Model TT was the first Ford truck to roll off the factory line. It wasn't much to…

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Even Good Habits Can Be Costly for Fuel Economy

As drivers, we typically get into a regular routine and set in our ways. To reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption you will need to change a few habits. Even good habits need to be broken sometimes, for accomplishing better results.

Because you want to do the responsible thing, more than likely, you fill your vehicle tank with gas to full capacity. Most people do this on payday, or on a regular schedule, such as just before the work week. That’s good! However, did you know that you’re carrying around extra-weight that is not serving you any purpose…
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No Side Without The Roadside

One thing to consider when driving is to have a roadside emergency kit. The reason is because you never know what will happen. At times driving is unpredictable. Therefore, each and every driver should be prepared. Keeping a roadside emergency kit is beneficial because it will bring you the help and assistance you need. For example. Let's say your car battery dies and the person driving next to you wants to help. Here's the thing. Neither of you have jumper cables that would have been in a roadside emergency kit. Here is another example. Let's say you…
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