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What does Ford Tough mean to our Knoxville, Tennessee customers? The answers vary from high perofmrance sports cars to the rugged durability of super duty pickup trucks, such as the F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550. The automotive professionals at Lance Cunningham Ford tend to apply the iconic Ford Tough slogan to the super duty line of pickup trucks that make Ford the number one manufacturer of Ford Tough trucks. Impenetrable body frames and unyielding suspension make the line of super duty trucks perfect for hauling heavy loads out of the Great Smoky Mountains. Yet, for all of the Ford Tough talk, even the super duty line of Ford pickup trucks requires service. In fact, Lance Cunningham Ford proudly announces that our Knoxville, TN Ford dealership plans to expand our super duty truck service department. Good News for Super Duty Ford Pickup Truck Owners Lance Cunningham Ford has changed the automotive service paradigm by dedicating a state of the art facility exclusively for maintaining and repairing heavy duty Ford pickup trucks. By expanding our super duty pickup truck department, we have transformed Lance Cunningham Ford into the dealership in Tennessee to bring in your Ford pickup truck for regularly scheduled maintenance, as well as unexpected mechanical repairs. Our plans include breaking ground soon on a new pickup truck shop that creates nine additional stalls for our certified technicians to work their magic on your Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, or F-550 pickup truck. The additional truck service space means Lance Cunningham Ford must recruit more of the highest qualified service technicians in greater Knoxville to ensure your super duty pickup truck remains Ford Tough. Nine additional super duty pickup truck stalls have more than enough room to accommodate recreational vehicles that span up to 45 feet. New Ford Super Duty Truck Service Center Same Superior Ford Service Our customers expect to receive not only resolutions to their Ford pickup truck maintenance and repair issues, but also resolutions made by automotive experts that possess customer service oriented personalities. Far too many of the automobile dealerships that operate in the Knoxville, Tennessee area employ certified technicians that know about cars, but present their knowledge in less than a friendly manner. Lance Cunningham Ford recruits personable certified technicians that patiently listen to your concerns and politely answer every one of your questions. When you bring in your super duty Ford pickup truck into Lance Cunningham Ford for service, you can expect accurate time quotes that allow you to run errands or if necessary, return to work until we finish the job. Our fast service does not compromise the quality of the work that we perform on your Ford super duty pickup truck. The cutting edge service center expansion combines timely service and expert work to attract Knoxville, TN area business owners to Lance Cunningham Ford. Lance Cunningham Ford Means Business Lance Cunningham Ford means business, and by that we mean attracting commercial haulers to our greater Knoxville Ford dealership. Although the Lance Cunningham Ford super-duty pickup truck expansion includes the latest repair and maintenance equipment and diagnostic tools, you can also expect our dealership to continue offering industry best parts and labor discounts to ensure you remain within your budget. With approved references, our loyal business customers receive approval for a business account that creates 30-day in house charge accounts.

Ford owners understand the importance of keeping their vehicles in top condition. At Lance Cunningham Ford, you'll find all the services and amenities you need, with experienced professionals who will keep your vehicle in top condition. We service customers throughout the Knoxville area, assisting Ford owners in several towns. If you're looking for a new service center for everything from routine maintenance to major upgrades and repairs, here are five great reasons to come to Lance Cunningham Ford. Online Scheduling Streamlines Your Visit Open six days a week, our service center is readily available to help meet your needs. We're open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays and from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday. Set up your appointment online to secure a spot quickly and easily. If you're a returning customer, you'll find all your essential vehicle information saved in your online account, so you can set up your visit in as few steps as possible. We Get You Back on the Road Fast Our service center is growing to meet customers' needs faster than ever. With a new truck shop breaking ground soon, our facilities will expand to accommodate an additional nine vehicles in the future. Our new, larger facilities will make it easier than ever for our technicians to get your Ford in and out quickly. We understand how important it is to take care of your car, truck, SUV or RV. Our services include routine care, tires, batteries, brakes, fluids, and much more. In-House Charge Accounts Simplify Work We cater to the unique needs of business owners with specials that make it easy and affordable for you to keep your fleet on the road. We offer discounts for fleet labor and parts to minimize the expenses associated with maintaining multiple vehicles. You can simplify your payments by setting up an in-house charge account for your business. With an approved application and references, you can use your charge account to postpone payments up 30 days. Quality Service from Trained Technicians Our service center employs factory trained, certified mechanics. We're equipped to handle any car care need, including essential maintenance tasks like brake replacement, battery replacement, and fluid flushes. Our team understands the demands of Ford vehicles and can help you keep up with scheduled maintenance, choose the best tires for your vehicle, and handle repairs efficiently. Ford Super Duty Truck Service Our Ford heavy duty truck shop is equipped to service F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles, as well as RVs. Super Duty Service ensures that only the most qualified technicians are handling your vehicles. Our mechanics are thoroughly trained in routine procedures, but they really shine when it comes to more extensive repairs. With advanced diagnostic equipment and cutting edge tools, we can service your vehicle quickly. The Lance Cunningham Ford service center is fully equipped to keep your car, truck, SUV, or RV running smoothly. Whether you're looking for a quick oil change for your personal vehicle, or you need reliable technicians for your fleet of Ford Super Duty trucks, we're the garage to meet your needs.

Our customers have several reasons for buying pre-owned vehicles from our Knoxville dealership. As more affordable options for car buyers, pre-owned vehicles make excellent starter automobiles for first time drivers, as well as provide our customers with a cheap way to increase their driving options. For example, you can drive a pre-owned vehicle to and from work, while saving your new Ford model for the lengthy excursions deep into the Great Smoky Mountains. Whenever our customers ask the friendly sales professionals at Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville about our selection of used vehicles, we do not show them just any used vehicle. We show our valued customers certified pre-owned vehicles. What Does Certified Pre-Owned Mean? Certified pre-owned Ford vehicles feature warranties that extend beyond the original warranties. Ford employs its vast network of dealerships to inspect pre-owned vehicles to ensure the vehicles comply with Ford's stringent quality standards. Not every used car qualifies for certification and in fact, the majority of pre-owned vehicles inspected by the expert team of automotive technicians at Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville fail the inspection test. This does not mean non-certified cars are not worth buying. It's just that our certification program distinguishes the highest quality pre-owned vehicles. We train our technicians to spot problem areas and attempt to take corrective action that passes the inspection muster. Every Ford certified pre-owned car, truck or SUV includes the following: A 172-point inspection 12-month.12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty Seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty CARFAX vehicle history report 172 Points of Quality We don't have the space here to list every one of the 172 points checked off during pre-owned certified inspections. Let's cover some of the major inspection checkpoints that Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville technicians cover. Complete Vehicle History The first step towards pre-owned certification involves reviewing the vehicle's history. We verify the VIN and then use it to search for recalls. CARFAX provides the vehicle history report that lists the number of accidents and the severity of each accident. Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville encourages our customers to avoid any pre-owned vehicles that have incurred damage from multiple accidents. The Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville Test Drive We don't suggest that our customers test drive one our high performance Ford vehicles for their health. We suggest that you take a test drive because we do the exact same thing by test-driving every used vehicle as part of the 172-point certified inspection. The inspection road test includes analyzing how the engine starts and if it idles properly. We discern whether the remote start system operates efficiently. The engine must accelerate and cruise smoothly according to Ford quality standards. Regardless of temperature and speed, engine noise should fall within the Ford mandated acceptable range. We Take Safety Seriously Perhaps no part of the 172-point inspection receives tougher scrutiny than the testing of Ford safety features. The airbags must deploy immediately upon vehicle impact and the safety belts must move freely. Many pre-owned vehicles include proprietary safety systems, which means our technicians must understand the safety feature nuances developed by other automakers. Ford creates state-of-the-art safety features that must perform in a pre-owned vehicle at the same level that the safety features performed when the vehicle rolled off the assembly line. We place emphasis on the vehicle's capability to remain stable over undulating terrain and provide traction on slick area roads. Inside a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle All of the interior gadgets must operate smoothly. Ford requires the inspection of the heating system, defrost button, and the child safety locks. Our technicians scour the upholstery to check for soiled surfaces and fabric tears. The sight of upholstery that is uncommon to a particular vehicle model raises a red flag. We ensure the seats fold smoothly and the head restraints remain firm on contact. The door handles and the release mechanisms should operate without flaws. Ford recommends that our technicians start the 172-point inspection inside of the vehicle, since the interior is where many vehicles fail to meet Ford pre-owned vehicle certification standards. Start Your Engine The engine phase of the 172-point inspection carefully analyzes all of the fluids that make the engine tick. Coolant levels not only have to meet the inspection standards, but the color of the coolant must demonstrate the radiator pumps out fresh cooling fluid. We check brake, transmission, drive axle, power steering, and air conditioning charge fluids. Every hose, lining, and fitting must be crack free. All of the belts should indicate little or no wear. Wires should connect properly and show no sign of corrosion at the base of the connections. Check Out Our Selection of Pre-Owned Ford Vehicles J.D. Power and Associates released a study that showed a 46 percent increase in certified used car sales since 2000. Many of our customers consider certified pre-owned vehicles as viable alternatives to buying expensive new vehicles. Check out our vast inventory of certified pre-owned vehicle by going online to our website. Then, come in armed with the facts that you need to know about the Ford 172-point inspection.