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The last place you want to find unresponsive or poorly operating brakes is while cruising down the highway at 65 mph. Many of us understand that properly maintaining our brakes means ensuring the brake pads and rotors are in good shape, and we have those checked routinely. But when was the last time you thought about the hoses that deliver the much needed brake fluid to the calipers themselves? The service people at Ford Lincoln Fairfield can inspect your brake lines to ensure they are functioning properly and without any kinks.

Planning holiday travel is never an easy task. For many, it seems nearly impossible just to get from one place to the next. Fortunately, we at Lincoln Fairfield are here to help you get through your road trip in one piece. Here are a few things to consider when you are looking to make your drive a smooth one.

• Proper vehicle maintenance is key to making sure that your car is able to survive the drive.
• Plan in advance for the trip. Be sure to allow for plenty of travel time due to potential traffic. 

If you personally know an automotive technician, then you probably already know that they take the work performed as serious as a doctor with a patient. Our technicians at Lincoln Fairfield are no exception to that rule. In fact, because our technicians are factory-trained by the same people that manufactured your vehicle, they’re actually somewhat of a specialist.

Getting your vehicle serviced by us has another important benefit, which is that we use all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. When technicians use OEM parts, there is less of a chance of receiving the wrong part...

You would like to be in full control of your car each time that you climb behind the wheel, and that car needs to be maintained well if it is going to let you be in control. You need to do certain things to help your car handle well, which is where our service team at Lincoln Fairfield can come into play for your needs.

When you rotate the tires of your car, you help them all to wear evenly. When your tires wear evenly, they help you to stay in control of the car. If your tires are wearing…

Your brakes are pretty important. They're one of the most important parts of your car and an essential tool for driving anywhere safely. It's important, in turn, to make sure that your brakes are functioning properly.

We know it can be scary when any kind of warning light comes on in your car and a “check engine” indicator can be particularly concerning. The good news is that the cause of a check engine light is often simple, inexpensive, or even free to correct.

Some of the things that can cause a check engine light to come on include:

• A worn or loose gas cap
• A burned out mass airflow sensor
• A faulty catalytic converter
• Misfiring spark plugs or faulty spark plug wires

When was the last time your vehicle's brakes were checked or repaired? If it has been more than a year or 12,000 miles since your last brake maintenance, it is time to give us a call and bring in your vehicle.

The braking system in your vehicle is one of its most important systems. The ability to stop your vehicle quickly and smoothly is vital for your safety. That is why it is important to keep all the intricate parts of the braking system in good working order at all times. Routine maintenance can help deter any problems…