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When the “check engine light” comes on, the last thing you should do is ignore it. But before scheduling a service appointment, you can perform some quick checks to rule out an easy fix. First, check the gas cap. A loose or missing gas cap is the number one culprit. The next thing to do is to call your car dealership. The dealership technicians have the equipment and experience to isolate and repair the problem.

The decision of whether to buy or lease your next new vehicle can be a difficult one to make. Both options have long-term benefits as well as drawbacks, making it imperative for the customer to understand how those characteristics relate to their individual circumstances. Ultimately, only the customer can decide what option will be best for them.

We are glad that you are considering the purchase of a new car here at Jim Trenary Ford. That is why we need to talk about GAP insurance. Guaranteed Asset Protection, or GAP, is an insurance policy that pays the amount above and beyond what your regular insurance will pay in the event of an accident requiring full re

There's always fun to be had when you're driving a Ford, especially the feature-filled 2017 Ford Focus. You can find this exciting vehicle right here at Jim Trenary Ford.

The Ford Focus offers both its driver and its passengers endless high-tech features, including a self-parking system that actually parallel parks your car for you. The Ford Focus is offered in a four-door sedan style or a hatchback and features a 2.0-liter e

If you're perusing the heavily saturated midsize sedan segment for next car, please allow your friends here at Jim Trenary Ford to play matchmaker.

And with which member of the Ford family would we like to set you up?

Why, none other than the 2017 Fusion, that's what! Click "play" on the clip below to hear all about it from AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai:

So, you want a swanky vibe from the Fusion? Well, in that case, the range-topping V6 Sport model has your name on it.

Standard equipment on this trim includes a muscular, 325-horsepower…

In a KBB.com Quick Take, contributor Matt Degen wrote about his experience moving houses with the 2017 Ford Transit 350.

The Transit cargo van is monumental in size, rivaling more traditional trucks used by moving companies. As tested, the 357-cubic-foot cargo area was more than enough to fit "couch, bed, bookshelves, kitchen table, not to mention my freakishly large collection of vintage Corningware," wrote Degen. The extended-length model can be configured with up to 414 cubic-feet of cargo space.

To help manage all that cargo, the Transit van is equipped with tie-down anchors for...

While we know that you take every precaution to stay safe on the road, insurance is an added level of comfort. When a collision occurs, it is always nice to know that you have insurance backing you up.

GAP insurance – otherwise known as Guaranteeed Asset Protection – ensures you are not stuck with a gigantic bill to pay, and no vehicle to drive, by helping to bridge the gap between what insurance will pay, and what you will pay.

This is all explained in this helpful video!

The 2017 Ford Mustang has a lot to live up to based on the legacy of the Mustang vehicles. The aggressive styling reflects the power that the vehicle puts out. When you press down the pedal, the 400 pounds of torque kick in and make your Mustang gallop.

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— Kelley Blue Book (@KelleyBlueBook) July 8, 2017

When it comes to outdoor adventures, what SUV could possibly out-do the Ford Expedition? It's right in the name!

The Expedition is rugged, partially sharing its platform with the F-150. It can handily tow campers and boats, and haul tents and toys in its spacious cargo area. What's a trip without company? As a three-row SUV, it has the capacity to seat eight friends to take along for the trek.

But what if it had…

Starting out with a clean car can make your road trip that much more enjoyable. You will feel less stressed out and you will be able to find things more easily-that is vital if you are traveling with children! Be sure to pack lots of entertainment-books on tape, music, and activities for kids to do (if traveling with kids). You also want to keep a plastic bag in your car for garbage and try to keep it neat along the way. There's already a lot to do when you get back, so you don't want to have to…