Easy and Portable Snacks For Your Next Road Trip

JACKSON, Mich - In the final weeks of summer, families are squeezing in their last minute road trips and vacations before the kids head back to school. If you've read our Tips for a Successful Summer Road Trip blog, you'll see that one of the key elements to having a great trip is packing Easy and Portable Snacks for your passengers. We have some simple and healthy ideas from every food group that you can toss into the cooler and keep your everyone's bellies happy as you head out on your final adventure of the summer!

Fruits and Veggies: Grab-and-go fruits and veggies like apples, bananas, peaches and baby carrots are super easy to take on the road. If you're up for a little prep work, chop up melon, celery, peppers or whatever your favorite fruit and veggies may be and throw them into plastic baggies. Pack some hummus and peanut butter for dipping!

Protein Fix: Have the kids fill up with a healthy source of protein by packing trail mix, hard boiled eggs, a nut butter, turkey or ham sandwich on whole wheat bread or tortillas, or even a high protein granola bar.

Dairy Grab-and-Gos: String cheese, yogurt and individually packaged milks are great options to get your daily dose of calcium!

Packaged Snacks: Lastly, any pre-packaged snacks like crackers, cereal, granola bars, pretzels, dried fruit, applesauce etc. are super easy and healthy choices to take with you on the road.

Along with packing your Easy and Portable Snacks For Your Next Road Trip, be sure to visit the Seymour Ford Lincoln Service Center  and we will gladly get your vehicle ready to hit the open road! Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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Tips for a Successful Summer Road Trip!

JACKSON, Mich - Summer break is right around the corner folks, have you started to plan a family vacation yet? Well if you're planning on hitting the road, which many of us Michiganders do during the warm months, take a look at these helpful Tips for a Successful Summer Road Trip! Although some may seem like common sense, we all know what that flustered feeling is like right before we head out on vacation. Utilize this as a checklist that will ensure you and your family or friends have the greatest vacation yet!

1. Get Your Ride Checked Out 

Seymour Ford Lincoln can help with that! Be sure to get your vehicle fully serviced prior to your departure. Change the oil, take a look at the radiator, fill the tires and be sure the wiper blades are in mint condition. It is always better to be safe than sorry, especially if you're planning on spending an extended period of time in the car. 

2. There's an App for That 

Take the time to download some helpful apps on your smartphone before you head out! From iGasUp helping you find the cheapest gas to Roadside America ensuring you hit all of the best tourist spots on your route. With hundreds of thousands of apps out there, take some time to search for the ones that would benefit you most on your vacation. Here are a few of our favorites: GasBuddy, License Plate Travel Game, Yelp, Trapster, Priceline Negotiator, Spotify. 

3. Plan Your Pit Stops

Depending on the length of your drive, it is always good to plan a pit stop or two along the way. If you have little ones, it is always good to give them a chance to stretch their legs and run around to avoid any restlessness. Don't forget, you are important too! If you are tired, pull over and switch drivers or give yourself a break; the road will still be there!

4. Skip the Junk Food

Typically, the most accessible stores and restaurants off of the freeway have lousy healthy food options. Pack yourself a cooler full of nutritious snacks to not only save you money, but also from feeling sluggish and tired during your drive. Granola bars, cut up fruit and veggies, nuts, pretzels and yogurt all deliciously healthy options. 

5. Remember, this is VACATION!

No matter how long the drive or where you end up, remember this is your VACATION! Enjoy every moment of it! 

We hope you make use of these Tips for a Successful Summer Road Trip! Don't forget, Seymour Ford Lincoln can help you with all of your vehicle maintenance needs. Schedule an appointment with our Service Center today! We are located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit our website SeymourFord.com or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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Ford's Reinvention of Police Vehicles Provides Bigger Market Share

JACKSON, Mich - Ford's Reinvention of Police Vehicles Provides a Bigger Market Share, all in part to three specific changes that separated Ford Motor Company from the competition. By providing the new utility vehicle with a stylish new look and improved storage capacity, standard all-wheel drive for better mobility and security and expanding the range of EcoBoost engines, law enforcement now has more options to fulfill their needs. With a 48 percent growth, the high demand for Ford police vehicles has outpaced the overall industry sales.

Now, why was there a need for such changes? Well, with all of the equipment officers have to transport, they needed a vehicle that had a high performance as well as a significant amount of storage space. The all-wheel drive was necessary in regards to officer and public safety as well as enhanced performance. The fuel-efficient, powerful EcoBoost engine was the final touch to make the perfect police vehicle, one that was capable and efficient. Both the 3.5-liter and 3.7-liter EcoBoost engines provide improved fuel economy over all other outgoing models, which in the end helps to drastically reduce fleet fuel costs. Within just two years of improving the all-new sedan and utility vehicle, Ford reached almost 50 percent market share. 

Ford's Reinvention of Police Vehicles Provides a Bigger Market Share and has given the Ford Police Interceptor utility the name of best-selling police vehicle in the United States in 2013. You too can have a safe, efficient and capable vehicle! If you want to ensure your vehicle will keep you safe out on the roads, stop by the Seymour Ford Lincoln Service Center! Our expert technicians can take care of any of your vehicle needs from engine repair to routine maintenance. Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit our website SeymourFord.com or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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"Spring Clean" Your Car Like a Pro

JACKSON, Mich - Are you ready for it? Warm sunshine, flowers blooming, green grass. These all may seem like distant thoughts, but before we know it we will be enjoying window-down weather! After this terrible winter, we can almost guarantee that your car is in need of a deep cleaning. We know at times a good scrub down for your car can be expensive. This is exactly why we are here to offer you some easy tips on how to "Spring Clean" Your Car Like a Pro. 

1. First off, clean out your trash. Remove all of that junk that you have been forgetting about in the back seat, trunk and of course, the glovebox. Grab a trash bag and a "save it" box and start sifting through it all. Be careful, don't mistake your proof of insurance and registration for trash!

2. Scrub and vacuum those carpets. There is no doubt salt, dirt and winter grime are packed into your carpets and floor matts. Give the car a good vacuum (use a screw driver to loosen the dirt and dust in tight corners) and then use a carpet cleaner with a scrub brush to get underneath the dirt. Take the floor rugs out of the car while they dry; this avoids leaving a wet stench and potential mold growth in your car!

3. Check those tires. If you have summer and winter tires, swap those out as soon as possible to keep your winter tires in mint condition. Otherwise, check inflation levels and head to Seymour Ford Service Center for a tire rotation or wheel alignment. 

4. Replace your wiper blades. After this winter, your wiper blades probably took a real beating! Swapping out your old wiper blades for new ones will help ensure you have proper visibility while driving this spring. Also, keep in mind that your wiper blades need some help on the job - so fill up your washer fluid!

5. Flush our the underbody of your vehicle. Salt, snow, dirt and endless amounts of grime can build up underneath your vehicle during the winter. Be sure to rinse off the undercarriage of your vehicle to prevent rusting and other damages to your vehicle.

6. Wipe down the entire inside of your car. Even if the windows haven't been down all winter, dust can still build up - especially on the dashboard! Leaving dust all over your car can actually cause aesthetic damage to your interior.  

Do you have some secrets on how to "Spring Clean" Your Car Like a Pro? We want to hear about them! Share your tips, tricks or spring cleaning process with us in the comment box below! 

If you are in need of some vehicle maintenance before the start of spring, visit us at Seymour Ford Lincoln. Our newly redone Service Center has top-of-the-line equipment and an exceptional staff who can take care of any of your maintenance needs. We are located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit our website SeymourFord.com or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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