Temperatures are dropping and that means staying toasty warm in your ride is a must! This week we are sharing some important tips with you on how to get your vehicle warmer faster and how to keep it warm! Check out these tips below and stop in to see us for any questions or vehicle concerns you might currently be having! If you’re looking to upgrade, hurry in because we have plenty of fantastic deals going on right now at Joe Cooper Ford of Shawnee, and you don’t want to miss out!

Drive it, don’t idle it.

• Many drivers don’t know that driving their vehicle will actually warm it up faster than letting it idle for a long period of time in your driveway. When you push start and hit the road, your engine is working hard which then turns that energy into heat which will warm up your cabin making you toasty warm faster!

Wait 10 seconds and go.

• Most newer vehicles these days are equipped with stop-start technology which means your vehicle will turn off when it comes to a full and complete stop. Why is this so important? Well, not only does this feature save you fuel, in the long run, it’s better for the environment. And don’t worry – those 10 seconds are not enough time for your engine to cool down. So, you’ll leave toasty warm!

Got a garage? Park in there!

• If you are lucky enough to have a garage, put it to good use. Parking your vehicle inside your garage will give you a jump start on warming up your vehicle. And if you have leather seats, you won’t have to think about how cold your bottom is when you’re driving down the road. Another added bonus, you won’t have to clean off your vehicle from snow or ice!

Block heaters, not remote starters.

• Remote starters are very convenient additions to your vehicle, but did you know that block heaters can do the same job without burning as much fuel? Engine block heaters can cost as low as $30 and can even be set on a timer to warm up your ride while you’re getting ready for the day!

Stay Warm In A New Ford!