Take a Safer Approach to Jump Starting a Battery

There are many reasons why you may suddenly experience a non-operative car battery on your daily adventures. Here at Grapevine Lincoln, we never want for you to get stuck in a parking lot with no assistance. Here is a safe guide to jump your car battery when it is dead.

  • Secure the help of another motorist that you can trust.
  • Bring the two vehicles as close together as possible so the noses of the vehicles almost touch.
  • Turn off the working car, and locate the jumper cables. 
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How To Protect Your Leather Car Seats

2018 Lincoln MKT Leather Seats

A leather interior, with leather seating, can make your car look great. When you make the investment into leather for the seats in your car, it's important to know how to keep that leather looking good. Leather lasts a very long time when handled correctly, and you can keep your leather seats in top shape when you take the time to clean your leather properly.

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Can Using the Wrong Tires for Your Vehicle Cause Excessive Tread Wear?

Your tire treads have extremely important jobs to do, including maintaining traction and evacuating water and other liquids out from under the tires during operation. Under normal conditions, treads perform these tasks quietly and efficiently, but if the tread style on your vehicle doesn't match your driving style or vehicle uses, the treads can suffer premature and uneven wear. The good news is that you can protect your future tires from this fate if you take note of the performance information provided on the sidewalls of tires you wish to acquire.

When reading tire-codes, look for: 

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Discover the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Midsize luxury sedans have been a sought-after car type for decades. Their style and performance are unmatched by any other model of vehicle, which keeps car buyers coming back year after year to see the newest features and increased performance. That is why we here at Grapevine Lincoln are so excited to introduce you to our luxury 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

The adaptive suspension allows you to drive across all types of terrain and continue to enjoy a smooth ride all the way to your destination. 

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How Does the 911 Assist Work with SYNC 3

911 Assist on SYNC 3

If you're involved in an automobile accident, one of the first things you should do is call 911. Unfortunately, there are times when you cannot make that call yourself. You might be unconscious from the accident, or you might be in a situation where you cannot reach your phone to call 911. This is why most new Ford vehicles are equipped with 911 Assist. 911 Assist works with SYNC 3 to alert emergency responders when your vehicle is involved in an accident.

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Symptoms Of Poorly Aligned Tires

When a vehicle's tires are out of alignment, it can cause numerous problems with the condition of the car, as well as the operation of the vehicle. Failure to have your tires properly aligned can result in excessive damage and an unsafe vehicle. If you suspect you are having alignment issues, bring your vehicle into Grapevine Lincoln for service as soon as possible.

One of the most common indicators that a vehicle's tires need to be realigned is drifting. When cruising on the highway or during sudden breaking, you will notice that car wants to pull itself either…
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The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has All of the Performance Features You are Seeking

When you are searching for a new vehicle, you want to find one that will perform well for you. You only want to spend your money on a vehicle if it is going to be able to handle all that you are hoping to do with it. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator is one that will perform well for you and meet all of your needs.

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator is set up with the towing capability that you are seeking and it is strong and ready for the work before you. This vehicle gives you multiple drive modes to keep…
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The 2018 Lincoln Continental is an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus

2018 Lincoln Continental

When the Lincoln Continental returned to showrooms last year, there was plenty of agreement that it earned its luxury credentials. Earning its safety credentials, however, was equally important to the automaker, and we can proudly report that the Continental has been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus.

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Changing Lanes for Roadside Workers is Really the Law

The reason so many roadside workers are fatally injured each year is because most drives in the United Sates have never heard of Move Over laws in their state. In a staggering report that was released by the National Safety Commission, nearly 71 percent of all drivers have no idea what the Move Over law is.

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Hit The Road With the Following Safety Travel Tips on Holidays

Finally, the long-awaited holiday is here, and our team at Grapevine Lincoln is eagerly waiting to serve our customers and ensure they are safe traveling on the roads. Whether you are going on vacation, visiting loved ones or going shopping, you need to keep in mind traveling tips that can help you arrive safely at your destination. Some of the travel tips include the following:
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• Bringing your car to our dealership and have it properly maintained.
• Plan on routes to use when traveling keeping in mind traffic around malls and airports.
• Travel two to three days before...
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