Let me cut to the chase, the roads during this season are about as unpredictable as my aunt Edna’s mystery meatloaf. With frosts still hitting, we’ve got icy corners to contend with and plenty of potholes lurking, waiting for the
Owning a car
How much can my car tow? How do I find out how much my car can tow?
On most vehicles there will be a vin plate on the inside of the drivers door. On there, there will be 4 weights. Your Gross Vehicle Weight Gross Train Weight Front Axle Weight Rear Axle Weight From these numbers you
How do I turn my Lane Keeping Aid off?
How do I turn my Lane Keeping Aid off in my Ford? Well the answer is actually really simple. But first what is Lane Keeping Aid? Lane Keeping Aid is a safety feature which stops you from straying between lanes
Air Conditioning not working?
Hello, My Name is Chris Harvey, and I am the Service Manager here at Buckingham Ford. We get a number of calls saying that your air conditioning isn’t getting cold, so this could be for a number of reasons! One
How Can I Keep Safe When Driving In The Low Sun?
Driving in the low sun When winter approaches, every driver has experienced the bright sunlight that blinds you whilst driving. Drivers commuting to work will notice how the sun starts to set as they are going home. Sunsets and Sunrises
What car seat should my child be using?
A child can legally travel in the front seat of the car but it is always safer for them to travel in the back and a child up to the age of 3 is required to use a car seat.
How Can I Deactivate My Passenger Air Bag?
Carrying a baby in a rear facing child seat? Here’s how to deactivate your front passengers air bag. DO NOT deactivate the front passenger airbag if you’re using a front facing child seat. If not using the baby seat, activate
How Can I Save Fuel In My Car?
Everyone likes a saving. Here are some ways to make every drop of fuel count with every mile you take: At high speeds, keep windows closed to improve the aero dynamics. This also includes taking off a roof box/ racks,
How Do I Put Child Locks On My Car?
Has your child worked out the opening of the doors? keep them safe using the child lock feature by your key or by a press of a button. • First, choose the rear door you want to lock. •
Where Can I Locate The Towing Eye?
Need to tow your car? Easily locate the towing eye by following these simple steps. • First get your recovery hook from the boot. • If your vehicle has a spare tyre, the recovery hook is in a tray
