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Summer Road Trip Tips From Lamarque Ford

May 17, 2019 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Summer is right around the corner. Thinking about taking a vacation? How about taking a road trip somewhere? Every year, more and more Americans are hitting the open road. In fact, about half of traveling families are expecting to pack up their cars for a road trip in 2019. If you do plan on hitting the road this summer, Lamarque Ford has some tips for you and your family to stay safe and enjoy the ride.

Get your car up to speed

Once you’ve chosen your destination, make sure you give your car a good clean, inside and out. Next, about a week before you leave, bring your car to a mechanic (like Quick Lane at Lamarque Ford) and ask them to check things like fluids, tires (including your spare), and your battery. You don’t want to breakdown in the middle of farm country Illinois, then wait hours for a tow truck.

Roadside assistance is your friend

Speaking of waiting for a tow truck, make sure your roadside assistance is good to go for your road trip. Don’t have roadside assistance? It might be in your best interest to sign up for a service, either through a third party or your insurance.

Make sure the cooler is stocked

No one likes a “hangry” driver. Keep a cooler filled with drinks and sandwiches and have snacks, like trail mix and chips, handy. You’ll make good time if you keep your stops limited to gas fill-ups and bathroom breaks only.

Find something to pass the time

Tuning through regional radio can get boring. Try downloading some music, a podcast or an audiobook to pass the time. For your passengers, download a movie or a TV series they can watch. Or try a classic car game, like I Spy!

Know your route

Make sure you map out the route you will be taking beforehand and recruit your passenger to help you navigate. The most efficient way to map your route is to use a phone or some other GPS device. However, it is also a good idea to bring along a paper map, just in case service is spotty or something happens to the device. 

Plan loosely

Have an estimated time of arrival, but the keyword is ESTIMATED. When driving you should account for things like road closures and rush hour traffic. Don’t plan your trip down to the last second. Life happens.

Explore the scenic route

If do you have a little extra time, veer off the interstate for a bit and take a back road.  One of the best things about a road trip is seeing all the beautiful things America has to offer. Take advantage of it.

Just enjoy the ride

For some, road trips are not just about the destination, they are also about the quality time you spend with your family. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with your family.

From everyone at Lamarque Ford, have safe and happy summer travels!

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Thanksgiving Traveling at the Right Time

November 23, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Gas and prices have tanked this year, often under $2 a gallon. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 271,000 for the week that ended Nov. 14, the Labor Department said. Claims have now held below the 300,000 mark for 37 consecutive weeks, the longest stretch in years, and are not too far from levels last seen in the early 1970s.

And it couldn’t have come at a better time.

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During the long holiday weekend, 46.9 million Americans are expected to go 50 miles or more from home, the highest number since 2007, according to travel agency and car lobbying group AAA.

So with a little extra money in their pockets and family time, Americans will start smiling again.

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HOT WHEELS: Tire Fire Sale Happening NOW!

November 20, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

When considering car safety, most motorists ignore their tires. Tires are more than just rubber, as they directly interact with the surface and transmit power from your car into the ground. Tires also play a vital role in breaking, stability and fuel economy. It should come as no surprise then, that tire technology as been consistently improving over the years. Here are some tips that will help you and your car drive better.

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Monitor Your Tire Pressure

Most new vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, which is a sensor that alerts the driver when tire pressure is low. However, some systems are more sensitive than others, so it is recommended to regularly check the pressure with a pressure gauge. Always consult your owner’s manual to ensure your tires have the optimal amount of air. Remember that improper tire pressure can compromise stability and breaking, so take this seriously!

Rotate Your Tires

Rotating the tires to opposite corners of your car will extend their life. Although this step is not crucial for safety, it can save you a few bucks in the long run. Most cars have traction on only one or two wheels, so there’s always more wear on a certain pair of tires (front ones or rear ones). Hence, rotating them evens out the damage to the tread evenly.

Keep Them Balanced

Tires only need to be balanced when they’re first put on your wheels. Each tire is balanced to its own wheel, so rotating the tires does not necessarily mean you have to get them balanced. However, if you’ve damaged the sidewall or hit a big pot hole, you could be better off with a balancing. Any time a tire and rim are separated, they need to be balanced.

Inspect Tires For Wear

This might not be part of your daily routine, but it could even save your life. Your tire can be visually damaged and still not be detected by the pressure monitoring system. Don’t wait until is too late and your tire blows up at highway speeds! Some people recommend to inspect your tires daily before leaving for work, and is as simple as walking around your car looking for signs of damage like worn sidewalls or foreign objects in the tires.

Watch Your Weight

All tires are built to withstand a certain weight. Do not overload them as it could cause them to blow up or get damaged. Consult your owner’s manual or your tire warranty to learn more about your tires’ weight rating. Overloading your tires usually means you’re overloading your vehicle’s suspension, which is never a good idea. If it feels too heavy, it probably is.

Replace Accordingly

As you perform your scheduled car maintenance, ask your mechanic to look at your tires and see if they need to be replaced. The rule of thumb is the penny test, and consists on sticking a penny into your tire’s tread with Lincoln’s head upside down. If the tread covers the top of his head, you should be good to go. If there’s any concern over wet roads or hot weather, don’t hesitate to take your car to your local mechanic.

Lamarque Ford is proud to be one of the premier dealerships in New Orleans, LA. Located in Kenner, LA, Lamarque Ford is committed to providing you the best customer service and vehicle service for the life of your vehicle. Whether you’re on the market to purchase, finance, or service a new or used Ford vehicle, you’ve come to the right place.

Filed Under: Lamarque Ford, Uncategorized Tagged With: all season tires new orleans, black tire, Lamarque Ford, new tires new orleans, tire safety, tires

Ford: Evolution of the Logo

October 30, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Ford, one of America’s culturally and historically iconic companies, underwent a series of branding changes as the decades passed by. Ford’s logo is now among the most recognizable in the world, but it took some steps to get there.

ford11903- this was the first logo to be placed onto a car. For the first few years, its nouveau border was a huge hit, as it was very fashionable at the time.

ford21906- remembered as the “script with wings”, this logo was used on all Ford cars up to about 1910 when the lettering was revised in the form that is still used today. The script lettering became registered in the US Patent Office in 1909.

ford31912- Ford used the outline of an eagle to symbolize speed, grace, and lightness. This logo was printed both in dark blue and orange, and carried the slogan “The Universal Car”. Henry Ford ordered that the logo be changed out of his personal dislike for the design.

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1927- With the same deep royal blue background as today’s, this logo lasted until the end of the ’50s.

ford5Present- the blue and silver Ford oval has been used as an identification badge on all Ford vehicles for the sake of being more recognizable and consistent. It is now used on all recently made Ford vehicles all over the world.

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Ford Fusion Speeds Past the Competition

October 28, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

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The Ford Fusion, which has been Ford’s prized racing car for nearly a decade, racked up another victory at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series last weekend with NASCAR living legend Joey Logano.

cq5dam.web.1024.768While Logano had a big day, so did Ford, whose cars lead the racers to three top-10 finishers of the Sprint Cup Series (Joey Logano 1st, Ryan Blaney 7th, and Brad Keselowski 9th).

Logano has been criticized in the past for his alleged overly-aggressive style and baiting his opponents using his maneuverability, but you gotta do what you gotta do to win, especially when you’re on-the-go.

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IN TRANSIT: Let’s Go Places

October 28, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

The Ford Transit is the #1 selling commercial van in America. It’s also extremely customizable to fit the needs of the owner.

 

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The Ford Transit is the vehicle of choice for mobile blood donation clinics at half a dozen cities in America-perfect for the average worker who wants to donate blood in a convenient way.

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This dog rescue van involved the removal of all seats to maximize space for the stationary cages. This particular van in Boston transports the pups to a local farm where the dogs are held until homes are found for them.

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Food trucks have become a roaring trend in the past five years. This van was customized with an outside design that promoted this coffee and pastry business and an inside that provided compartments for the products in a way that the owners had in mind.

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Who knew that the same van that can sell coffee and take your blood is also awesome for partying? Whether it’s for prom, a bachelor/bachelorette party, or splurging on a night out in the Quarter, turning the Transit into a party bus can fit up to 15 fun-lovers.

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Ford: To Protect and Serve- the Police Interceptor

October 25, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Ford is keeping you safe, and not just with seat belts and airbags.

As of 2015, the Ford Police Interceptor became the best selling police vehicle in America. Since its introduction to the market in 2012, the Police Interceptor saw its market share climb from 40% to 61% among law enforcement vehicles in the US, and it’s still forecasted to increase.

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It comes as both a sedan and utility vehicle. While the sedan has generated more sales nationally, the utility edition is the only utility-sized vehicle currently available to the police, which is perfect for when more space is needed (especially for canines).

So whenever you’re inside the car or outside of it, Ford’s always got you protected.

Filed Under: Lamarque Ford, Uncategorized Tagged With: Ford, kenner, Lamarque Ford, metarie, New Orleans, police, police interceptor, sedan, utility, van

Ford’s About More than Cars

October 18, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Aside from being the best-selling automaker in the world, Ford has a few side projects in its portfolio. Here’s a list of other activities that Ford is involved with:att-stadium

Sports

Ford participates in sports both nationally and internationally. It has a stake in the AT&T Stadium for the Dallas Cowboys. It also has a stake with Roush Fenway Racing’s NASCAR team, as well as various drag racing platforms. Internationally, Ford sponsors New Zealand Rugby Union, which is a big deal, since European sports tend to wear the sponsors’s logos on the front of their jerseys rather than the team names, unlike in American sports.

Music

Ford also is an active sponsor of music, a platform it uses to engage young adults and showcase vehicle technology. The automaker in 2013 worked with Live Nation to create a digital content series on LiveNation.com that featured music fans using a Ford Fiesta to locate items for their favorite bands’ tour riders.

Entertainment

Ford works heavily with major film award events. Ties include the Grammys, Film Independent Spirit Awards and a new partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival presented by AT&T.

Filed Under: Lamarque Ford, Uncategorized Tagged With: entertainment, Ford, kenner, lamarque, metairie, music, New Orleans, sponsor, sports

Scream & Drive: Hit the road this Halloween!

October 15, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

Louisiana is known for its dark history and frightening past. From pirates to voodoo queens to Civil War ghosts, we have no shortage of spooktacular places down here in the South. With Halloween approaching what better way to get in the holiday “spirit” than to hop in a new Ford at Lamarque and scare yourself while checking out these hair raising places!

1. Marland’s Bridge – Sunset, Louisiana

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The bridge was site to “The Battle of Bayou Bourbeau” during the Civil War in which Corporal Marland fought off Confederate soldiers to defend Union artillery. In doing so the bridge was named after him but that’s not even what haunts it. Years later a young woman was on her way to the nearby church to wed her fiancé. After hours of being late and still no sign of the bride a search party was sent out when they came across her corpse in the bayou. There are many rumors as to what happened but the truth is lost in legend. To this day there are accounts of sightings of a lady in white walking on the bridge as well as strange noises, radios not working, and no cell phone signal. Personally speaking, after being there many times it is definitely as creepy as it sounds!

2. Myrtles Plantation – St. Francisville

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The Legendary Mytrles Plantation is known for its sightings of ghosts, handprints on the mirrors and even the sound of footsteps on the stairs along with other mysterious sights. Legend has it that as many as 10 murders have occurred over time at this Plantation. Ghost sightings have even been photographed with what appears to be a young slave in the alley way! With its long gravel drive way lined with old aged oak trees filled with moss, to its Pre-Civil War era style setting; it is the perfect place to check out if you want to lose a few nights’ sleep!

3. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 – New Orleans

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Nestled in Mid-city New Orleans, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is one of the oldest cemeteries in New Orleans, and the oldest planned in the city, you may have seen this cemetery in such movies as Interview with a Vampire and Double Jeopardy. Filled with huge tombs and mausoleums dating back to as early as 1832, it has its fair share of history in one of the spookiest cities in America. One walk through it and you can see why this local attraction made our list.

4. Magnolia Plantation – Natchitoches

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Another Plantation with a background rich in history, Magnolia Plantation still has slave quarters, blacksmith shop, slave hospital, and even a shop where local produce was grown(Pictured above). It is here that stories of terrible slave treatment, Civil War battle, and even the own demise of the plantation owner’s life still haunt the halls and grounds of these picturesque plantation. With torture artifacts still around and stories of ghostly sightings throughout the plantation, it is scary site waiting to be explored.

5. Caddo Parish Penal Farm – Shreveport

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Caddo Parish Penal Farm, also known as The Pea Farm, sits south of Shreveport and is the home to an abandoned prison that housed the worst criminals of Louisiana at its time of existence. With its ruins untouched for decades, it is not advised to go in as it is to the point of crumbling. With overgrown vegetation run amuck, this sets the scene for an unworldly destination. Along with its deserted like appearance, there have been many accounts of sightings and screams from prisoners who housed the prison that were killed by the guards who overlooked them. While located in dense woods, if you can locate it, it’s definitely worth your time.

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Pirates In New Orleans

September 29, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

jean-lafitteThe history of piracy in New Orleans goes back to the beginning of the 19th century. This can be traced to Jean Lafitte, a French-American who hailed as the Louisiana purchase was becoming official. However, Lafitte created his own intricate method of piracy. While he hailed from New Orleans and spent his younger years exploring the wetlands and bayou country south of New Orleans, he would soon use the city to house a port that facilitated the trading and exchanging of smuggled goods. The pirates were men he employed to be enforcers and a sales force. Lafitte is a legend in his own rite, as 1825 (only 2 years after his death), piracy along the Gulf of Mexico had essentially been eradicated to this day, as well as legends about his life story leave him compared to the likes of King Arthur and Robin Hood.

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