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Records are made to be broken, and we smashed one on July 29, 2018. That was the day that Sun Stoppers, XPEL and Town & Country Ford in Charlotte NC joined forces to tint 438 windows on 170 vehicles within an eight-hour period, breaking the previous Guinness World Record of 300 windows in eight hours. The idea came about when some of our folks attended a conference in which one speaker encouraged the audience to break a record. One thing led to another, and before too long, the Guinness window-tinting record fell.

Looking for a change of pace? Then you'll love the 2017 Ford F-150. It is loaded with awesome features that are designed to impress.

 

Halloween is a great holiday celebrated by children and adults alike. It's also one of the worst nights for pedestrian-related accidents. Here's some advice for drivers and parents to help you keep yourself and your community safe on Halloween.
 

Car seat compatibility isn't something you'd normally see pointed out as a car's major selling point. It's not hard to understand why. Saying "this car is great with car seats" doesn't really have the same impact as "this car has amazing horsepower/torque/gas mileage/etc!"

If you have young children, however, the value of a car that's great with car seats is hard to overstate. It saves you time and frustration every time you put in a car seat. The 2017 Ford Escape, by the way? It received an A rating for car…

When you get a custom-made splash guard from Ford, you can be sure that it will be a perfect fit for your vehicle. Ford makes them so they are specific to each model that they put out. When you get an off-brand set, they may not fit, and can allow debris to build up in the gaps, which will deteriorate your vehicle at a fast rate.

When you are looking for a new vehicle, you want one that will last. When you choose a Ford, you are choosing from a lineage of vehicles that are known to outlast many of their competitors.

Here at Town & Country Ford, we know that as much as our customers love the performance of their Ford vehicles, they love the technology features just as much. However, if you have a 2016 model year Ford vehicle with the SYNC 3 infotainment system, you may feel a bit left out seeing many new models getting support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. But don't worry, Ford has your back, as it announced this week that 2016 Ford models will be getting a free update to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

 

If you think your vehicle is already efficient, then you may be in for a surprise. Every vehicle can be a little more efficient unless of course you're already following all of these tips. If you obey the speed limit, that will save you about $0.17 per gallon of gas and if you avoid idling your vehicle for long periods of time, you will be saving up to a half gallon of gas per hour. Try to also avoid hauling cargo on the roof or back of your vehicle, because that creates wind resistance and that means that…

Drivers usually know that they should have jumper cables and lug nut wrenches in their emergency kits. However, there are a few additional items they should stuff into their fix-it box such as a:

Serpentine Belt Tool Kit

The serpentine belt can break and cause everything to stop working. A person who keeps a belt and a tool to put it on will not be stranded for long.

Battery and Alternator Tester

A battery and alternator tester can inform a person of a bad battery or alternator. That can help the person to know what to buy.

Hose Clamp Pliers…

What do we here at Town & Country Ford enjoy about the 2017 Focus RS, our esteemed American automaker's hot hatchback?

Well, in truth ... just about everything. In our eyes, it is quite clear that Ford delivered a doozy with this one.

And you're sure to see just what we mean after scoping the clip below. Here now to highlight some of the Focus RS's winningest qualities is AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika:

Chock-full of outstanding amenities, the sole trim level of the Focus RS leaves very little to be desired.

Standard equipment includes a 350-horsepower…