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Celebrating Ninety Years,The Reinvented Lincoln

Introducing the Lincoln Motor Company, celebrating ninety years of doing what we've always done, which is doing what others aren't. Honoring the vision of our past, the all-new 2013 MKZ is our latest testament to innovation and excellence in design. The new road starts here.

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The 3-point safety belt could save over a hundred thousand lives a year. 

Saving a life can be so simple: grab, stretch, click! If you are wearing a safety belt, your chances of surviving a collision improve by 50 percent.[1] The three-point belt is and will remain the car's most vital safety detail. However, even more lives could be saved if belt usage increased.

How to avoid the static shock as you get out of your car

Zap, Ouch. Static is everywhere this time of year.

We’ve all been shocked with that quick but painful zap of static electricity, maybe after walking across carpeting and reaching for the door. The worst is when it happens as we get out of our car.

This time of year, while it is dry and cold, static shock opportunities present themselves like unwanted relatives.  I know that I’m speaking for more than just an idle few when I say that getting zapped when exiting a car can be one of the most unexpected and excruciating experiences. Ouch.

 

Dryer sheets

To avoid this shocking scenario, anti-static dryer sheets are your friend. Get the unscented kind because you may not want to have your car smell like a laundry. Try rubbing the dryer sheet around the seats and especially the carpet. This will decrease the friction and any static buildup you or your passengers create.

 

Hold on to something

How you exit the car is also important, be sure to grip the metal frame of the open door or roof for a couple of seconds before stepping out of the car. Letting your hand touch the car frame lets the static discharge slowly so you do not feel the shocking zap.

100 Year Old Still Driving, Our Oldest Customer Ever

A special thanks to Donald Keen for officially becoming our oldest customer. May we all look as good as him at 100 years of age.

WKBW's Ed Reilly filmed a wonderful story, see the article and video below.

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) Donald Keen says he never expected to live until one-hundred years old, but since he made it, he plans to do the things he enjoys.

One of them is getting a new car.

Tuesday afternoon, the Hamburg resident stopped by the West-Herr Ford dealership on Camp Road to pick up his new Ford Fusion.

Donald Keen has been driving for over eighty years, and even though he hit the century mark this past June, he says that he has no plans to slow down.

To celebrate the milestone purchase, West-Herr Chairman, Brad Hafner, presented Donald Keen with a jacket and took him to lunch.

Over the years, Donald Keen has owned several cars but he still remembers the first one that he bought at age 16.

"The first car was a 1923 Maxwell Touring Car...bought up at Saranac Lake in the summer for $54." added Donald Keen.

Keen joked that it was the same type of car that comedian Jack Benny used as part of his comedy routine.

Storing Your Car For Winter

Thanks to Cars.com AutoBlog for this great post. By Robby DeGraff | October 15, 2012

From washing and waxing to detailing the interior, people baby their cars in all sorts of ways. But it's equally important to take care of your car before you put it into storage. Here are a few tips to make sure your car is ready to go when you are.

The Final Detail

 Thoroughly clean your car, inside and out, before storage. The last thing you want to do is put a car cover on a dirty car. Give your ride a good hand wash, polish up that chrome and apply a coat of wax to the paint. Make sure to get rid of any tree-sap drops, too.

If there are unpainted metal places under your car that are prone to rust, buy a can of rubberized undercoating and spray on a protective coat, keeping in mind that it needs to be reapplied yearly. Be careful not to spray this coating near any exhaust components that can get hot because products like this can be very flammable. For collectors, if you're worried about keeping your car in original condition, a coat of WD-40 will also work. You can also stuff a sock in the exhaust pipe so that small animals won't find a new place to set up camp, but be sure to remove it before you start the car again.

Throw out food wrappers, soda cans and any other trash that may have accumulated in the cabin. If you plan on steam-cleaning the carpet, do that far enough in advance (or after) storing the car to avoid moisture buildup and mold. For added interior protection, you can buy a set of seat covers. To soak up cabin moisture, purchase a few packs of desiccant from your local dollar store or convenience store to place on the floor.

Mice and other small animals can create trouble if they get inside your car. Even though there isn't a surefire way to protect your car from mice, there are steps you can take to make your car less appealing to them. "I usually go to the dollar store and buy the cheapest drier sheets I can find, and put those inside my vehicles," said Davin Reckow, claims parts specialist forHagerty Collector Car Insurance. You can also place mothballs in socks and set them both inside and around the car, but you'll probably need to air out the cabin to get rid of that distinctive smell. Mousetraps work well outside the car, but never put them in your car. The last thing you want to find is a dead mouse on your passenger seat, especially months later. If you are storing your car in your own garage at home, remember that pest poison traps can be hazardous to your pets.

Tires

It's worthwhile to inflate your tires to a higher air pressure before storing your car because tires can slowly lose pressure over time and with temperature changes. However, don't exceed the tire's maximum air pressure, which is listed on the side of the tire, and be sure to fill all four tires to the correct air pressure when you take your car out of storage. If you already know one of your tires has a leak, replace it because it will deflate completely over time, and your car could end up kneeling on its rim.

Don't engage the parking brake for storage as it can become "frozen" and difficult to disengage. If you're worried about your car rolling, get some wheel chocks or blocks of wood to wedge against the tires.

For the more mechanically inclined and for owners of collectible cars, you can put your car on jack stands to take the weight off the tires and suspension. By doing this, you can avoid getting flat areas on your older tires and wheels. Procedures for doing this vary greatly from car to car, so if you're unfamiliar with the proper and safe way to raise your car, consult with someone who knows. In all instances, be sure the floor of your storage site is completely flat and made of concrete before undertaking this.

Fluids and Power

It's a good idea to use fuel stabilizer. Why? Reckow said most ethanol-blended fuels have a shelf life of only about three months. If you're storing a car for six months, fuel stabilizer should help prevent corrosion in the fuel lines and engine. Add fuel stabilizer to a nearly full gas tank.

It's also a good idea to change your car's oil and oil filter and check and top-up all other fluid levels before storing your car. If you live in a colder climate, make sure your car has enough antifreeze. Once you've topped off the fluids and added fuel stabilizer, take your car out for one last ride to circulate the new fluids.

Your car battery should be either removed and stored, or connected to a trickle charger or battery tender. You can get one for less than $50. Make sure your battery tender or charger has a float mode or automatic shutoff feature so the battery doesn't get overcharged. You can run the battery tender's cables up through the underside of the engine bay so that you can keep the hood closed and your car cover in place.

If you want to remove the battery but still have it on a battery tender, set it on a piece of wood in your garage and attach it to the tender. Make sure not to lose track of the two battery bolts. Keeping your car's battery charged prolongs the life of the battery, and you don't have to wonder whether your car will start.

You can also remove the battery and store it in a warm room in your home. Keep in mind that cold batteries can freeze and may crack.

Car Cover

Invest in a quality car cover. If you store your car outside, make sure that cover is waterproof and is securely attached to your car so that high winds don't blow it off. Universal and custom-fit car covers are available at online retailers and at auto parts stores. There is a big difference between a $25 universal-fit car cover and a $300 high-quality model-specific cover. Your best bet is to get one that's breathable and keeps out moisture. Never cover your car with a plastic tarp as it will severely scratch the paint.

A basic car cover is worthwhile if you store your car inside because it can protect your car's freshly waxed exterior from accumulating dust and dirt. In addition, Reckow said, a thicker car cover provides a layer of protective padding for your car's exterior in case you bump it while you move items around in your garage.

It's easier to have another set of hands available when putting a cover on your car; it also eliminates the risk of having the cover touch the ground, picking up grit. However, before you put the cover on, make sure all the windows and doors are fully closed and that valuables and necessities are out of the passenger compartment. You don't want to open a covered, storage-ready car just to get your cell phone's car charger. If you have a fixed antenna, you'll also want to remove it before covering up. You can put the antenna in your trunk or on the floor by the passenger seat so it's readily available for reinstallation.

In addition to a car cover, consider a car jacket. Just drive your car onto the jacket, put a soft car cover on it (this is a must) and zip up the outer plastic jacket. This solution provides protection from moisture, rust, rodents and dust. "I once stored a '66 Chevelle convertible, stripped of paint, right on a lakefront in Michigan,” Reckow said. "After one winter, there was not a lick of surface rust.” Make sure your car is completely dry and cool before putting any kind of cover on it.

Starting It Up

A common discussion among people who store cars is whether or not to start it every so often. "If you do a proper job storing a car, you don't need to start it," Reckow said. "But if you want to start it up, just remember what you have to remove and put back on." In other words, don't start your car with those socks still stuffed in the exhaust or the battery tender's cables in the engine bay. Completely remove the car cover, too; don't just peel it back enough to get in the driver's door. Never let a car run with its car cover on — or with the garage door closed.

Once your car is started, let it warm up to its operating temperature to remove any condensation and cycle the fresh oil through the engine to lubricate the parts a bit. Then, don't forget to redo the steps needed to return your car to its storage state.

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Million Dollar Car (well actually 4.6 million)

Sold for: $4.6 million

Auctioneers: Gooding & Co.

Values for Mercedes' classic Gullwing cars have taken flight. Two examples ranked among the top-10 prices paid for collectible cars at this year's Scottsdale, Ariz. auctions.

In fact, this car brought the highest price paid of any at the week of events which now involve six different auction companies. This six-cylinder-powered car was the sixth of 29 aluminum-bodied Gullwings built. They were intended for racing but this particular car was never used on the track.

Auction prices from all the different venues were tracked and compiled by Hagerty Insurance, a collector car insurance company.

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Awesome Car Wallpapers

Looking to change up your desktop wallpaper? We have a assembled a few we think you may like. 

Awesome car wallpapers

West Herr Used Car Event this Week

It's that time of year again. That's right, it's time for the West Herr "Big Fall" Used Car Sales Event Car show. The deals at this event are not to be missed. Let Buffalo Bills legend Steve Tasker drive that point home even further:

FREE CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK EVENT

Free Car Seat Safety Checks for the Public

• Drive in and have an Amherst Police officer check the safety, installation and proper

use of your child’s car seat

• 4,028 children under age 13 were killed and 660,00 were injured in motor vehicle

accidents from 2006 to 2010 - more than the population of Boston, MA

• 3 out of 4 car seats are not used correctly, putting kids at risk! (statistics from NHTSA)

• Event Sponsored by West Herr Chevrolet of Williamsville and GM Women’s “Car

Seats for Communities” Committee

• Free “Color Your Camaro” coloring contest with Toys R Us prizes for the kids

• Free face painting and snacks for the kids

II. Fundraiser for “Car Seats for Communities” Campaign

Making Kids Safer One Car at a Time!

• Benefits the Family Help Center

60 Dingens Street, Buffalo 822-0919

Goal: raise $10,000 to put 100 babies & kids in our community in car seats this year

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• How: Car seats will be distributed through the Family Help Center

• Why Car Seats?

o Many families cannot afford the cost of a car seat

o Since a hospital cannot release a child to a vehicle without a car seat, some

mothers resort to bringing their newborn home in a bus or taxicab

o Many mothers miss pre-natal and post-natal visit due to lack of car seats

• Why the Family Help Center?

o Their 24-hr Help Line and Core Services programs make them equipped to

be able to distribute car seats to the community

o The Center also uses car seats for transportation to their own day care

center, and for taking local families to doctor’s appointments, etc,

• “Car Seats Save Kids!” wristbands and hot dogs for sale for fundraiser

III. Ceremonial Presentation of Car Seats to Family Help Center

• At 12:30 pm ; Representative from GM Tonawanda Engine Plant, West Herr

Chevrolet of Williamsville and Family Help Center will be on hand for ceremony and

interviews

Free Car Seat Safety Checks for the Public• Drive in and have an Amherst Police officer check the safety, installation and properuse of your child’s car seat• 4,028 children under age 13 were killed and 660,00 were injured in motor vehicleaccidents from 2006 to 2010 - more than the population of Boston, MA• 3 out of 4 car seats are not used correctly, putting kids at risk! (statistics from NHTSA)• Event Sponsored by West Herr Chevrolet of Williamsville and GM Women’s “CarSeats for Communities” Committee• Free “Color Your Camaro” coloring contest with Toys R Us prizes for the kids• Free face painting and snacks for the kids
II. Fundraiser for “Car Seats for Communities” CampaignMaking Kids Safer One Car at a Time!• Benefits the Family Help Center60 Dingens Street, Buffalo 822-0919Goal: raise $10,000 to put 100 babies & kids in our community in car seats this year•• How: Car seats will be distributed through the Family Help Center• Why Car Seats?o Many families cannot afford the cost of a car seato Since a hospital cannot release a child to a vehicle without a car seat, somemothers resort to bringing their newborn home in a bus or taxicabo Many mothers miss pre-natal and post-natal visit due to lack of car seats• Why the Family Help Center?o Their 24-hr Help Line and Core Services programs make them equipped tobe able to distribute car seats to the communityo The Center also uses car seats for transportation to their own day carecenter, and for taking local families to doctor’s appointments, etc,• “Car Seats Save Kids!” wristbands and hot dogs for sale for fundraiser
III. Ceremonial Presentation of Car Seats to Family Help Center• At 12:30 pm ; Representative from GM Tonawanda Engine Plant, West HerrChevrolet of Williamsville and Family Help Center will be on hand for ceremony andinterviews