Heritage Ford Blog

Getting a flat tire is never easy, but there are a few steps you can take to change your flat tire quickly and for cheap.

First Things First: If you don't know how to change a flat tire call someone. Given that's out of the way... you want to use the tools at your disposal in order to save the most money. 

It’s that time of year again—time to prepare for the school year! Ensure your car is tip-top before you hit the road for drop-offs and pick-ups. Use this checklist from our team at Heritage Ford Inc. in Corydon, IN, and consider these items for optimal car readiness:

Winter weather can be brutal on your car. Our team at Heritage Ford Inc. recommends inspecting your vehicle thoroughly and taking care of inefficient or problematic parts when spring sets in.

Proper tire replacement is critical to a safe and easy driving experience in Corydon, IN. If you don’t know when to replace your tires, these tips from Heritage Ford will help you manage your tires’ health.

Understanding the parts of your vehicle can be helpful in the event of an accident or breakdown. Here at Heritage Ford, we strive to share information with our Corydon, IN customers. If you get a flat tire, we think it's important to understand the difference between a compact temporary and full-size spare tire.

It's easy to see why people often confuse mufflers and exhausts. The parts are close cousins, but each performs its own set of unique functions inside a vehicle. What are those functions? Our Corydon, IN Heritage Ford service department techs have the answers.

There are many parts underneath your hood allowing your vehicle to work. The timing belt is a vital one. When it fails, you are not going anywhere. At Heritage Ford, we want to make sure that you know exactly what your timing belt is doing for you.

Keeping your car looking good and running well is important year-round, but there are certain things each season brings that make car care different. Since spring is finally here, we have compiled a few car care tips for this spring.

When you have two components in your vehicle that are butted up against each other, it's beneficial to have a gasket between them. This gasket will prevent any chance of leakage that could occur during compression. While gaskets can be used in all kinds of scenarios, automotive gaskets are generally made from rubber or metal. 

Drivers often worry about accidents on the road. So, they take steps to drive safely and carefully. Unfortunately, road conditions can undermine attempts at being careful. A recent rainfall can create slick and wet roads. The surfaces could lead to hydroplaning. That is when cars skid and slide on the surface.