At-Home Test Drive

Similar to every other state and city in the US, the spread of coronavirus continues to increase in Johnson City, Tennessee as well. The city officials are taking strict measures to curb the spread of this deadly virus. Meanwhile, the implications of this outbreak can be evidently seen in every section of the economy. 

One of the industries that have been severely affected by this outbreak is the automobile industry. Dealerships in the city are struggling to keep their doors open for the customers with many only offering non-sales assistance. 

However, Johnson City Ford has introduced a new program that allows customers to buy vehicles in a safe and comfortable manner. Under its new At-Home Test Drive program, the dealership enables you to browse for cars online and get home test drive options. 

 

How to Acquire At Home Test Drive by Johnson City Ford?

To use the At-Home Test Drive program by Johnson City Ford, follow the below steps – 

Head to the dealership’s official website, and browse for vehicle and select the car you would like to purchase. 

Submit a home test drive request along with the time, date and address convenient to you.

You will receive confirmation from one of the team members either through mail or call. 

 

What Happens After the At-Home Test Drive?

After the test drive, if you like the vehicle, you can ask the team member to proceed with the paperwork. The dealership gives you the option of completing the paperwork online so that there is a minimum physical person-to-person interaction. Once all the paperwork is completed, and payment has been received, your car will be delivered to your place.

But, if you are still unsure about the car after the At-Home Test Drive, you can keep the car for a bit longer. During this time, if you have any queries, you can ask the team member. In case you want to try another vehicle, just inform the team member, and he or she will make another appointment for you. 

 

Providing Safety and Comfort at this Challenging Times 

Johnson City Ford understands that it is a very difficult time for everyone, and the dealership wants to ensure that people have the most seamless car buying experience. It continues to help the community in different ways, and its new program is an excellent example of the same. 

All the vehicles are thoroughly inspected and wiped before and after every appointment. Plus, the employees of the dealership are tested frequently and adheres to the safety recommendations offered by medical officials. During the appointment, the team members wear masks and gloves and keep the person-to-person interaction minimum. 

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the country’s economy adversely. Industries are struggling to sustain in this challenging time. With the increasing spread of the virus, authorities have no other choice but to take strict social distancing measures. 

Whether it is the online buying process or At-Home Test Drive services, Johnson City Ford is coming up with effective and safe ways to continue its sales across the country. By going to the customers, the dealership makes sure that they do not have to travel yet fulfill the steps of purchasing a car at the comfort and safety of their homes.

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Purchasing a car is no small decision. Apart from choosing the right make and model, there are plenty of other factors that you need to take into account before making your decision. The car market today is saturated with viable options for all taste and lifestyle requirements. In order to make the best decision for yourself, it is essential that you understand your wants and, more importantly, your needs before signing any paperwork. 

One factor that plays a significant role in buying a car is choosing the best dealership. Often, what sets one dealership apart from another is the warranty being offered. A warranty is like a promise made by the manufacturer or the dealer that states that they will cover all of the repair and maintenance costs of your car. Because of this, it is essential to consider the warranty being offered before the deal is done.

Lifetime Warranty At Johnson City Ford

Johnson City Ford has developed a reputation as one of the top dealerships in Tennessee. A large part of this strong reputation is the fact that Johnson City Ford provides customers with a large selection of vehicles that are covered under a Lifetime Warranty.

Laid out below are a few of the most advantageous features of a Johnson City Ford Lifetime Warranty.

Unlimited Miles And Time

Typically, warranties are limited by a defined time period or mileage. With a Johnson City Ford Lifetime Warranty, these limitations and restrictions do not exist. With a Lifetime Warranty, so long as you adhere to the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule, your warranty will remain valid for the entirety of your ownership of the vehicle. 

No Hidden Costs

Many dealerships will ask you to pay some additional fees. At Johnson City Ford, you don’t have to worry about any hidden charges related to your warranty. 

Effortless Maintenance

You don’t have to worry about any unrealistic warranty requirements. With a Lifetime Warranty from Johnson City Ford, everything will be taken care of so long as you adhere to the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule in order to keep your vehicle in good condition. 

Convenient Service

When it comes to getting your vehicle serviced, the expert technicians at Johnson City Ford will listen to all questions related to your car and efficiently solve your issues with the highest-quality parts. Regardless of your location, the service team of Johnson City Ford will quickly and correctly help you with your service needs. 

Lifetime Warranty is The Key To Durability

It is evident that your car will require repairs or maintenance at some point in time that can be financially draining. This is why it is essential that you put significant weight in the warranty being offered to you.  

The exclusive Lifetime Warranty provided by Johnson City Ford provides customers with plenty of benefits that cannot be found elsewhere. The details mentioned above are just some of the most notable features of the exclusive Lifetime Warranty from Johnson City Ford. 

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New COVID-19 cases are being identified throughout the United States every day. While the virus continues to spread in large cities and sparsely populated areas alike, the medical sector is experiencing some serious strain. Medical professionals are severely lacking the protective medical equipment they need to effectively treat COVID-19 patients. Ford is here to help make sure our healthcare heroes have the materials they need to safely combat this pandemic.

Unfortunately, the more severe cases of Coronavirus leave patients dependent on ventilators to help them breathe. With more ventilators needed and in use than ever before, a nationwide shortage has left patients and healthcare professionals throughout the country in a dangerous situation. A situation resulting in the people who need them most waiting for the supplies they need to effectively fight this virus.

Supplying Vital Medical Supplies to Healthcare Workers

After realizing the full extent of the shortage, Ford decided to begin manufacturing the medical supplies that are most needed until this shortage is resolved. The company is working to produce powered-air purifying respirators, ventilators, and plastic face shields.

Ford is partnering with 3M to produce air-purifying respirators. Additionally, the company is collaborating with General Electric (GE) to produce a simplified version of the ventilators that are in such high demand.

Bill Ford, the executive chairman of Ford, explained that by partnering with multiple industries, they could make a significant difference in the lives of the people most in need, standing on the frontlines of this battle.

Public health officials and state officials across the US have been warning that there is a considerable shortage of personal protective gear for the medical professionals tasked with treating COVID-19 patients. As of last week, Ford, as well as General Motors have shut down their production factories due to the rise in pandemic and revealed that they are planning to manufacture medical supplies instead.

The company said the whole idea started when 3M began working to create powered air-purifying respirators and mechanical devices that can protect the medical professional from catching or transmitting this airborne virus. This device will be manufactured at the Ford factory by using existing materials available to Ford and 3M.

Ford also revealed that it is partnering with GE healthcare to work on a simplified version of GE’s ventilators that will be produced in Ford and GE factories.

Ford is also making face shields for medical professionals, and the first 1000 shields have already been sent to hospitals for testing. Ford believes that it could make around 75,000 face shields by the end of the week and perhaps 100,000 in the following week at the Ford facilities in Michigan.

 This move by Ford will hopefully prove to be extremely helpful to the US medical industry, which has been in a constant struggle to overcome a lack of adequate protective gear. 

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Pickup trucks are the most practical vehicles out there. They are spacious and comfortable to haul your family in comfort while towing a 10,000 lb. trailer. If you are interested in getting a pickup truck, you have two good options in the form of 2020 Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado. To help you select the right pickup truck, we have compared both pickup trucks in all aspects. 

Truck Versions and MSRP 

Ford offers three versions of its popular Ranger pickup which include XL, the base model, and the XLT and LARIAT. The base model costs around $24,300 while the XLT and LARIAT  pricing starts at $28,120 and $32, 290 respectively. The General Motors Company offers 5 versions of the Colorado mid-size truck – Base, WT, LT, Z71, and ZR2. The base model pricing starts at $22,395 while the top model (ZR2) costs around $42,495. 

Engine and Fuel Economy 

The 2020 Ford Ranger is propelled by a 2.5L EcoBoost engine mated with electronic 10-speed automatic transmission. The Ecoboost pumps 270 hp plus 310 lb-ft of torque and delivers a mileage of 21/26 mpg city/highway. 

On the other hand, the Chevy Colorado is moved by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine mated with 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine generates 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. The Chevy Colorado offers a 25mpg highway fuel economy.

Cab Styles and Dimensions 

The 2020 Ford Ranger with a wheelbase of 126.8 inches is available in two cab styles: SuperCab and SuperCrew. The SuperCab offers larger cargo box volume (51.8 cu.ft) and the inside length is 72.8 in. The passenger capacity of the SuperCab model is 4 while the SuperCrew model can accommodate 5 passengers.  

The 2020 Chevy Colorado has a wheelbase of 128.3 inches and is available in three cab styles- Extended cab, Crew Cab-Short box, and Crew Cab-Long box. The Extended Cab and Crew Cab – Long Box offer a cargo volume of 49.9 cu ft while the Crew Cab – Short box offers a cargo volume of 41.3 cu ft. The inside length and width of the Long box are 74.0” and 57.8” respectively while the length of the Short box is 61.7”. 

Interior

The interior of the Ford Ranger is quite spacious. Front Passengers get a headroom of 39.8 inches, shoulder room of 56.6 inches and legroom of 43.1 inches. Other standard features include air-conditioning, glove box with locking facility, 12 V power points for front and rear passengers, and power front and rear windows. 

Due to the longer wheelbase, the Chevy Colorado is slightly more spacious.  The front passengers get 41.4” headroom, 57.5” Shoulder room, and 45” legroom.  Air-conditioning, front bucket seats, Chevrolet entertainment system with a 7-inch diagonal screen, AM/FM Stereo with six speakers’ manual tilt steering column, and floor covering are offered as standard on the base trim. 

Safety

The standard safety features in the 2020 Ford Ranger includes front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags for front passengers and safety canopy side curtains.  The Ford Ranger also comes with curve control technology, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, child tether anchors, and tire pressure monitoring system.  

The 2020 Chevy Colorado also comes with good safety features like dual-stage frontal airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, head curtain airbags, rear vision camera, and teen driver technology.

The 2020 Ford Ranger and the Chevrolet Colorado are built-strong to take on any tough job. Also, both pickup trucks have good passenger-friendly features that make them perfect family vehicles.

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At Johnson City Ford, the health and safety of every person who walks into our building is paramount. This virus has affected so many here in our community and across the world. We want to send our thoughts and prayers to all of those people and be transparent with what our plan is moving forward so that we can continue serving our loyal customers.

How We Have Responded

Precautionary steps need to be implemented, and they are as follows: 

• All high-frequented areas such as lobbies, shuttle vans, restrooms, tables, phones, etc. will be cleaned as much as possible, as often as possible by our talented cleaning staff.
• Effective immediately, more hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed throughout the building to ensure quick and easy access for every customer to wash their hands.
• Our employees have been mandated to stay home if they feel any symptoms at all and we will continue to look for updated information from the WHO and CDC. 

How We Can Serve You Online

Luckily, car shopping is easier than ever before with our online services.

Simply visit our website at johnsoncityford.com, purchase the new or used vehicle of your choice, and our team at Johnson City Ford will deliver it right to your driveway, as simple as that. 

The same applies to your service needs, like oil changes or new tires, as well. You can schedule an appointment with us at 423-328-1306, and our team will pick up your car and deliver it back to you.

Johnson City Ford thanks every single one of our customers for their continued loyalty and we look forward to continuing to serve you.

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