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If you are ready for off-road adventures around Lakewood, then Lakewood Happy Motors has a few tips for those who are beginners. We want to keep you safe and fully experience off-roading.

The first thing you should do is assess your vehicle. Do you need any special equipment or customizing? Assess whether you have the appropriate traction control for sand, mud and river crossings. Getting stuck is very common, and off-road driving is enhanced when there is continuous momentum.

Do make sure that you have front and rear recovery points as well as tow straps handy. 

This is the time of year when many families are planning their summer vacations. If you're going on a road trip, the last thing you want to worry about is your family's safety. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe so that you can enjoy your vacation without incident.

1. Make sure everyone in the car has their seatbelt. If you have a child in the vehicle, they should be well strapped in their car seat.

2. Never text and drive! Pullover to answer calls or texts; it's not worth it. This is the cause of…

No one wants to experience hydroplaning while driving, but it can be hard to avoid. In this blog post, we will provide you with an ultimate guide on how to avoid hydroplaning. We will discuss what hydroplaning is, the dangers of it, and how to prevent it from happening. Follow our tips and you'll be able to stay safe on the road!

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires lose contact with the road and you start to slide. It can happen in a matter of seconds, and it can be very dangerous. If you're hydroplaning, you could lose control…

The Ford Mustang is a loud model, thanks to the powerful V8 engine. This engine might get too loud for some people than for some people. To help reduce the sound level, the engineers at Ford created the Quiet Mode. The Quiet Mode turns down the sound level to a whisper, only 72 decibels. If your mood doesn’t allow you to drive a roaring car, you can keep it down with the Quiet Mode.

You can also go for the sweet spot Normal Mode, which raises the sound level only up to 76 decibels. You can drive your Ford…

The Ford F-150 has technology that makes your rides a lot more fun. It has a 360-degree camera that will give you a view of everything that is around your vehicle. There are a total of four cameras. All of these cameras work together to create a 360-degree view. If you attach a trailer to the vehicle, then you can also see what is going on around it. If you love to stay connected while on the go, then you can use the Ford Pass Wi-Fi connect.

The Wi-Fi can be used if you are within 50 feet of your…

It can be difficult to control pet hair. Fortunately, there are multiple methods that can be used to control it. Rubber gloves are one of the most effective methods that can be used to control pet hair. You can wipe down the areas of your car before you use the gloves. However, it will still work if the area is dry. Duct tape can also be used in order to control pet hair. It is effective for getting the hair in the hard-to-reach places.

Dryer sheets are something else that you can use in order to get rid of the…

Towing with a truck or SUV is a great way to haul equipment around. However, to make sure you're doing things correctly, we wanted to come up with this short guide.

Before towing for the first time, we'd encourage you to check your equipment. Make sure your receiver hitch is of the proper size, and that whatever trailer you've invested in is the right weight. Most SUVs don't have significant towing capacities, so make sure your trailer doesn't take up too much weight.

If you're not sure what your vehicle's towing capacity is…

When you're in the market for a new or used car, you should take any vehicle that you're considering at Lakewood Happy Motors for a test drive. Call for details before going to the dealership so that you can get as much information as possible about the cars that you're interested in purchasing.

Check the fluids in the car, such as the oil and transmission fluid. Examine the tires before taking a test drive in Lakewood. You also need to look for any signs of rust or paint that looks as though it's chipped as this…

Buying a used car requires doing extra research to avoid getting the keys to a lemon. First, determine your budget, which should be no more than 35% of your income. If you plan to finance the vehicle, shop around for the best interest rate if you plan to buy a car from a private seller. You can also save 20% of the purchase price of the car.

As you look around for a vehicle, take it to a mechanic to get an inspection to determine if any major issues are present

The Ford Expedition delivers a stellar performance. The features inside of the vehicle enhances the type of performance that you have. It has a high-output engine. This engine delivers an amazing 440 horsepower and 510 pound per feet of torque. There is no other SUV in its class that has an engine that can outperform that. The Ford Expedition also comes with Active Grille Shutters. If the Active Grille Shutters are fully activated, then they will streamline the airflow. This will minimize the amount of drag that the vehicle has.