Ford Service and Maintenance Available at Southwest Auto Collection in Arkadelphia

Routine maintenance and repairs are essential to owning a well-functioning vehicle. Our service center strives to offer our customers the best care and maintenance for their Ford cars and trucks.

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There are two main priorities for the care and upkeep of vehicles: the first is safety, and the second is longevity and durability. Routine service helps maintain your model's safety, longevity, and durability. There is a recommended set of maintenance tasks that should be prioritized. These tasks are most often tied to the number of miles a vehicle has been driven since its last servicing. This includes oil changes, brake pad replacement, battery changes, and tire changes.

Oil Changes

One of the most vital maintenance tasks that needs to be done on a vehicle to ensure its longevity is oil changes. High-quality, clean oil is essential to help protect the engine against high friction and overheating.

As the vehicle oil moves through the engine, it gathers dirt, debris, and fine metal particles. This makes the oil less effective at keeping the engine cool and helping all the parts function normally, causing premature wear on engine parts and leading to expensive repairs. That is why we recommend oil changes after driving about 6,000-7,500 miles around Hope and beyond for vehicles with less than 100,000 miles and are less than ten years old. Oil changes should be more frequent for high-mileage and older vehicles. If your car falls into this latter category, we recommend an oil change around every 4,000-5,000 miles.

Brake Pad Replacement

When it comes to vehicle and passenger safety, one of the most critical maintenance tasks is replacing the brake pads when they begin to wear. The brake pads are vital to ensuring your model can come to a quick stop when needed. When they are not properly maintained, it can lead to problems braking and damage to other brake parts, such as the rotors and calipers, which are more costly to repair. Brake pads should be replaced to prevent extensive brake damage. Your brake pads should be replaced every 30,000-40,000 miles for the average driver. Drivers who do a significant amount of in-town stop-and-go driving and those who drive in daily rush hour traffic through Benton will need to get their brake pads replaced more frequently. In these circumstances, having the brake pads checked every 10,000 miles is recommended.

Battery Replacement

No one likes to get stranded on the side of a Hot Springs road because of a dead battery. That's why checking its capacity to hold a charge, especially before late fall, is recommended. When it comes to battery replacement, there are several factors to consider. The average lifespan for a battery is between three to five years. Vehicles with high-tech gadgets and those continuously charging external tech accessories will need a battery replacement more frequently.

Tire Replacement

High-quality tires are vital for passenger and vehicle safety. Standard tires will usually last about 35,000-50,000 miles. However, certain driving habits and road conditions around Texarkana and the surrounding areas can make them last longer or need replacement earlier.

Check Out Our Specials

We run continuous specials on a wide variety of service needs to help make sure our customers can give their cars the certified care and upkeep they require to improve safety and longevity. Our ongoing specials help our customers be sure they can get high-quality care for their Ford vehicle at a competitive price. Stop by or call our service department to learn more about our current specials and book your next appointment for servicing.

Schedule a Service Appointment Online

No matter what maintenance your Ford car needs' our service department is ready to help. Usually, these service tasks can be completed while you wait in our comfortable lounge. However, for customers who have busy schedules, drop-offs are always welcome. Take advantage of our online form to schedule your appointment. We look forward to seeing you at our service center soon.

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Invest in Expert Car Care at Southwest Ford Lincoln Serving Arkadelphia, Malvern, Hot Springs and Hope AR

At Southwest Ford Lincoln, we know that it's important to invest in quality car care to maintain your vehicle's like-new condition for many years to come. You've chosen a new Ford model for its unrivaled quality and we'll work our hardest to keep it that way.

That's why it only makes sense to enlist our service technicians for your maintenance and repair needs around Arkadelphia, Malvern, Hot Springs and Hope AR. Our Ford Service Center is staffed by experienced technicians that know your Ford F-150, Explorer, Fusion, Escape and F-250 better than just about anyone! We'll be happy to perform essential car services like an oil change, tire rotation or brake repair to keep your car running safely, efficiently and effectively every day!

We certainly understand that your busy schedule often gets in the way of servicing or repairing your vehicle. But, it couldn't be any easier to schedule your next service appointment online at a time that works best for you! Then, simply drop off your vehicle at Southwest Ford Lincoln in Arkadelphia and we'll take care of the rest!