The 3,000-mile rule has been followed by responsible automobile owners for decades because their parents and grandparents followed it. The difference between you and the older generation is advanced auto technology. Mechanical technology and improved synthetic oils extend oil change schedules from 3,000-miles to 7,500 miles for a car or truck built in the last 20 years.

To be sure, check your vehicle’s owner’s manual. In the owner’s manual, you can learn about the appropriate oil change schedule for your make and model.

Most of us may not be aware of what parts are going into our vehicle when we take it to the repair shop. If we are using a dealership for our maintenance, more than likely we are getting factory authorized parts. If not, and you are going to the neighborhood garage, you may be getting discounted parts that may not be up to speed with what your vehicle needs.

The original parts that came with the car when you purchased it are the best, and you will usually get them from the dealer if you have your work done there…

Before you hit the road for your planned road trip, you need to check the following issues on your car to ensure your safety and that you enjoy a smooth road trip. Our professionals at Parks Lincoln of Gainesville will check your car to ensure it is in good conditions for your road trip. Among other factors they will inspect are:

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Of course there are many places in town where you can get your car serviced. There are plenty of sole proprietorships that do excellent work as well as brand names auto servicing establishments. The mechanics here at Parks Lincoln of Gainesville, however, specializes in the brand name of the automobile that you are currently driving. They have factory trained mechanics who know more about your car than anyone else in the world. They back their work with the guarantee that it will be diagnosed and completed the right way.

During fall, the weather may begin to change and turn iffy. This can mean changing road conditions. Though practicing proper driving safety is always a good idea, there are a few things that you can do to help prep your vehicle for autumn.

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SUVs are becoming the vehicle of choice for many households all over the country. With innovations in design and usage, SUVs provide many benefits other vehicles simply cannot. Here are three of the top reasons SUVs are loved by many drivers.

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We all know how much our kids are excited about this night. They have been selecting and designing their outfits for weeks. They have been invited to several parties, too. It is vital for all drivers to be hyper-vigilant on Halloween night for the following reasons:

When you're driving fast on the highway, you want a car that will keep you safe. The 2017 Lincoln Continental is that car. The winner of the IIHS's coveted Safety Pick+ award, the 2017 Lincoln Continental delivers an impressive suite of safety features and a crash-tested design that earned high marks on all fronts. The car's Pre-Collision Assist system earned particularly high marks from raters.

No matter where you live in the US, it's inevitable that parking your car in the sun will leave you with a sweltering cabin that's no fun to sit inside. So, to help out as much as we can, we have three simple tried-and-true steps you can take to make your car's cabin much less hot.

Electric or hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular as the driving range of a hybrid vehicle keeps getting longer and longer. The idea of not having to pay for fuel as frequently also makes hybrid vehicles more appealing. And if you are one of the many drivers in the Gainesville area who is in the market for a new hybrid vehicle? Then look no further than the classy and luxurious Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.