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See a Car Wreck? Slowing and Moving Over is the Solution

If you have heard about Move Over laws, then you know something that over half of the country doesn’t. A large percentage of Americans have no idea about the law or its existence in every state. Move Over laws were created to protect the men and women that risk their lives to help regulate traffic during auto-accidents, road construction, and truck transports of hazardous materials.

It is also mandatory to slow down for stalled or broken vehicles flashing their lights. You don’t want to accidentally hit a car, so make sure you reduce your speed and give them…

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AutoGuide.com Has Lots of Love for 2017 Ford Fusion

Are you perusing the midsize sedan segment for your next automotive purchase? Well, if so, we here at Belk Ford Inc. feel that ours, the 2017 Fusion, is one that most certainly belongs on your short list.

How come?

Get the inside scoop from AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai; her appraisal of the Fusion is as follows:

Ford definitely delivered the goods with the Fusion's entry-level engine, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder.

Standard on the S and SE trims, the base four-banger joins with a six-speed automatic transmission to produce a peppy 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque…

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Used-Car Shoppers in Oxford: Be On the Lookout for Flood Damage After Hurricane Harvey

A few years ago, Cars.com discovered Mississippi has more title-washed used cars than any other state, and by a wide margin! As many as 1 out of every 45 used cars here has been title-washed.

Title washing is a dishonest tactic where someone takes a car with a salvage title (or in this case, a flood title), and sends it to another state to be issued a new title that doesn't mention the prior damage. It looks like a clean-titled car, but it is hiding severe problems.

After Hurricane Harvey shook up the coast of Texas, we can…

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How Ford Performance Raises Money for Youth Programs & Looks Good Doing It

Who said charity can't be electrifying? To raise funds for the Experimental Aircraft Association's youth-education program, Young Eagles, Ford Performance designed a breathtakingly fierce F-150 Raptor inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet.

The regular F-150 Raptor has a sizzling 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet torque under the hood, and a slew of features engineered...

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Familiarize Yourself with the Fast, Fun 2017 Ford Focus RS

If ever there were a hot hatchback that could leave us here at Belk Ford Inc. flat-out floored, our esteemed American automaker's -- the 2017 Focus RS -- would have to be it.

Yet, what makes it so?

The clip below has the answer. Link up with AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika to discover some of the Focus RS's top traits:

A shining example of Ford's mechanical mastery, the Focus RS's turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is altogether out of this world.

Pairing with a six-speed manual transmission, this turbo-four produces a plenteous 350 horsepower and…

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Planning for a Great Summer Road Trip

As summer gets closer the inevitable discussion around every family dinner table is where you will go for your road trip this year. No matter where it is, what’s important is that you plan your trip well so that you can have a safe and fun experience. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your upcoming summer road trip.

First, make sure that you get the car ready for your trip by having it cleaned and detailed inside and out. Not only will a clean car be more comfortable to ride in, but it…
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Why Should You Wash Your Car?

Every car owner should pay particular attention to the exterior conditions of their vehicles. Unfortunately, there are many vehicle owners who are unaware of the benefits that exist from keeping their vehicles cleaned through washes on a regular basis. If you are not necessarily sure about what you may be able to do to keep your vehicle's exterior premises in good conditions, then please do not hesitate to have it go through a car wash from a company that has been rated well by the community it provides its services in.
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2017 Ford Escape Gets Two Thumbs (Way) Up from Cars.com

Has your new-car search led you to the compact crossover class? Well, if so, your buds at Belk Ford Inc. suggest you take a good long look at ours, the recently refreshed 2017 Ford Escape.

And if you're at all wondering what it is that makes this SUV such a smart pick, we invite you to give the clip below a go. Here now with more on the latest Escape is Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek:

Not one to skimp on the good stuff, the base S trim promises to be one of the Edge's most popular.

Standard…

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MotorWeek Deems 2017 Ford Fusion a Midsize Masterpiece

If you asked us at Belk Ford Inc. for a depiction of the ideal midsize sedan, it more than likely would look and feel a whole heck of a lot like ours, the 2017 Ford Fusion. The American automaker, in our estimation, scored a real slam-dunk with this one.

Might Ford's latest four-door be a good fit for you? Check the clip below -- a video review of the Fusion from the MotorWeek team -- to make that determination:

No doubt one of our favorite powertrains within the Fusion portfolio, the mid-level turbo 1.5-liter four-cylinder is truly a gem. Optional…

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