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You would never buy a used car with flood damage. That would be like paying for a pile of rust. Fortunately, Auburn was nowhere near the extensive flooding that occurred last week during Hurricane Harvey, so the cars for sale locally are safe... right?

Not necessarily, says Kelley Blue Book. Unscrupulous sellers will likely send damaged cars to other states in an attempt to unload them on unsuspecting shoppers. Through either outright avoidance—the cars were uninsured and repaired by uncertified mechanics who didn't report the damage—or through a process called title washing, many...

It's safe to say the general consensus is that everyone prefers driving a well-functioning motor vehicle. That's why a pesky warning indicator light can really dampen your day. Here at Ben Davis Ford, however, our team of experts is ready and waiting to help you get back on the road by addressing your warning indicator light right away.

 

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Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor raises $300,000 for the @EAA Gathering of Eagles https://t.co/rc2B5cXPEB

— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) August 1, 2017

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is a serious off-road performance pickup, designed to compete in desert races. With 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, along with racing shocks, and other special gear for handling tough terrain, it's able to soar to victory whether the way is paved or not.

There's another vehicle that reaches this level of mechanical prowess—a U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet.

To benefit the...

The 2018 Ford Mustang is not expected to hit showrooms until this October but we've already learned some exciting details about one of the packages it will be offering. The Pony Package brings back some of the favorite details from the old-school Mustang; most notably the iconic corral grille.

Here at Ben Davis Ford Inc., we care about handling all of the little things when it comes to your experience here at our dealership. And that includes the car that you currently drive, as we understand you may no longer be in need of this model when choosing to upgrade with our showroom selection.

Are you in the market for a high-performance hatchback? Well, if so, we here at Ben Davis Ford Inc. think you may just fall head-over-heels for ours, the 2017 Focus RS.

And why do we say that, exactly?

Here now to offer an explanation is AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika; join him in the clip below:

It is largely by way of its engine -- a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder -- that the Focus RS sets itself apart from the competition.

Mustering a mammoth 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, the engine teams with a six-speed manual transmission. Standard…

One of the most well-known pickup trucks on the road is the Ford F-150. The tradition of reliability, durability, and power are evident in every model year of the classic vehicle. The 2018 Ford F-150 has undergone a full redesign of its appearance for its new model year.

If you haven’t already heard, the official start of summer is June 21st, 2017; many of us will stay local, maybe enjoying longs days on crowded beaches, or perhaps making use of the grill that’s been stored away all winter. The remainder of us, however, will be taking to the roadways, and nothing brings out our inner adventurer more than being on the open road. It’s easy to become preoccupied with just making it to your planned destination, but there are a few things that should be considered before traveling on our nation’s highways. You may…

Buying a car is a huge investment that people make. When you make a huge investment like buying a car, you want to take car of it. Cleaning the inside and outside of your car is a major part of taking car of your investment and it is commonly overlooked. Regularly cleaning your car is a great way to ensure that your investment is properly taken car of.

Washing your car periodically protects your car from paint and rust damage. Dirt can accumulate on your car and cause the paint to build up and rust to happen. Make sure that…

There are lots of things you can do to save money on fuel and to stretch your gas budget a little farther. First off -- don't speed. For obvious reasons of course, but also because just going 5 mph over the posted speed limit can cost you an extra $0.17 per gallon for gas. Also avoid having your vehicle idle for long periods of time. Just letting your vehicle idle for an hour can burn up to half a gallon of fuel. Use your cruise control when you are driving on the highway and travel streamlined. Don't haul…