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Regular vehicle maintenance is essential to keep your car, truck, or SUV performing safely and reliably. Neglecting routine services can lead to costly repairs down the road and even compromise your vehicle's performance and longevity. That's why it's important to stay on top of your vehicle's maintenance schedule and trust the experts to handle your service needs.

Driving around Meridian, MS is hard enough. As soon as you calculate going back to school into the mix, you're likely to deal with more traffic. You may also end up sitting in car lines and making shorter commutes throughout the day. At New South Ford, we have a full checklist for you to consider to get your vehicle ready for it all.

Winter can be incredibly hard on your vehicle, so there are things you'll need to do to take care of your car once spring rolls around again.

First of all, you should replace your windshield wiper blades. 

The suspension is one of the most important parts of your vehicle. However, while you may know what other essential components do, chances are you don't know exactly what the suspension does. At its most basic, your vehicle's suspension system is a shock absorber, protecting you and your occupants from bumps in the road.

If your engine fails to start today, would you know how to test the battery? Testing your car battery is an easy do-it-yourself task, even if you don't have any mechanical experience. And New South Ford wants you to know how to do it!

Windshield Chip Repairs Can Save Your Windshield

There is nothing worse than when a rock hits the windshield while driving. Luckily there are inexpensive windshield chip repair kits that allow you to easily fix the problem.

How does chip repair work? It's a simple resin/adhesive formula applied to the chip that cures over time or with help from a heat gun. 

Fuel system service will help prevent misfires, unexpected engine stopping, and other problems.

Cleaning the fuel system can be easily done by adding fuel cleaner to the fuel tank when filling up.

Take a quick look under your hood and you'll likely see plenty of dirt and grime. If you want the engine bay to look as good as the outside of your vehicle, the process isn't difficult. At New South Ford, we want to make car ownership as easy as possible. Here's an efficient way to keep your engine bay looking good.

The essence of purchasing tires is to not only improve the quality of the ride but to also increase safety while driving. With good tires, accidents are minimized. Therefore, it is necessary to consider several tips while adhering to expert guidance in purchasing the best tires. At New South Ford, we ensure that our clients purchase tires that fully meet their needs and demands.

New sets of highway tires are designed in such a way that they can handle SUVs or heavy loaded trucks. These tires have tread patterns which are ideal for all season. These tires are manufactured in…

The first time a driver sees a check engine light we know they’re afraid the entire engine is about to seize and leave them on the side of the road with smoke curling out from under the hood. It’s true that a check engine light can be the signal of a serious issue. However, it’s more likely a simpler issue that we here at New South Ford can quickly diagnose.