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PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN- Former Edsel District Zone Manager's Son has Edsel Citation Convertible today in tribute to his Dad's start at Ford Motor Company!

Daniels father was the late Thomas G. Daniels who served as Zone C Manager of the Detroit District of Edsel Division. Daniels went on to become a Vice-President for Ford Motor Company having served in the United States, Canada, Germany and Great Britain. Mr. Daniels was also a Vice-President of Ford of Europe, served as director on its board and that of Ford of Germany and Ford of Britain. Daniels passed away March 2008 at…

Few things are worse than the tell-tale squeal of brakes that are wearing down, especially when you've got lots of miles to cover. Fortunately, Englewood drivers can enjoy optimum stopping power with diligent maintenance and care of their brake pads. At Landmark Lincoln, we're committed to promoting safe driving and excellent auto performance by sharing helpful information about brake pads and their impact on an auto's entire braking system.

What Brake Pads Do

If your car or truck has disc brakes, every wheel on your vehicle is attached to a spinning brake rotor. 

Here at Landmark Lincoln, the Lincoln MKT is a popular midsize crossover that's one of the best in its class. With the Lincoln MKT, you can enjoy a host of features, which include technologies that enhance your drive around Englewood.

The Lincoln MKT offers a Technology Package that is standard with the Reserve. This innovative package includes a host of driver assist technologies that include Active Park Assist, a Blind Spot Information System, a Lane-Keeping System, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning and Brake Support.

At Landmark Lincoln, we want you to be proud of the vehicle you purchase! Are you looking to clean your car with minimal amount of time and effort? Here's a guide on how to do it.

Spray the Outside With Water - If you can't make it to a car wash, take a hose or even a bucket of water and rinse off the body of the car. Dry it with a towel.

Clean the Trash - Start by picking up all undesired objects that may exist on the floor and in the side bins of your car. If you…

Wondering how to properly use your roof rack? At Landmark Lincoln, we want you to be a well-informed vehicle owner, so for that reason, we are here to give you a few tips when loading luggage and other objects on the top of your vehicle.

Measure Luggage, Check Weight Limits - When putting luggage or cargo boxes on top of the car, measure the dimensions first to make sure that it will fit between the bars of the rack properly. Also, be sure that you aren't exceeding the weight limits of the roof rack by putting extremely heavy loads. 

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, or LATCH, is a system used in cars to make attaching a child safety seat easier. These anchors can be used in addition to securing the seat by using the vehicle’s safety belt system.

In order to encourage car makers to design an easy to use system that invites adults to utilize it when installing a child restraint, vehicle safety boards designed a comprehensive test of this system. A four-part evaluation rates designs from Good to Poor, judging them on merits like accessibility, the angle of installation, and physical force necessary to tether…

Speed, torque, grip, and weight distribution are common problems that impact a steering system's precision. If you understand the signs, you can visit a maintenance shop before minor steering issues develop into major problems.

The process of making a quick turn around a curve isn't easy when an automobile understeers. If your car develops this problem, its steering system's timing will be delayed. This means that the wheels on your automobile won't turn while you rotate the steering wheel. Understeering happens around curves when the front wheels on a vehicle lack grip.  

There are a number of important steps that you must take to ensure the overall safety of your vehicle. These include issues relating to your tires including maintaining proper pressure, ensuring proper balance, and obtaining regular rotation.

When it comes to tire rotation, you need to undertake this approximately ever 5,000 miles. You should avoid failing to rotate your tires beyond this milestone. If your manufacturer recommends a different rotation schedule, that can guide you.  

No one likes to think about the possibility of breaking down, but if you plan ahead for the worst-case scenario, you'll be ready should it happen.

Carry handy items with you at all times, like a can of Fix-a-Flat, some jumper cables, a first aid kit, and a flashlight. Warning signs or flares are also an excellent addition, as are snacks, water, cat litter for traction in the winter, and a basic tool box. Learn how to change your vehicle's tire and familiarize yourself with how the jack works in case you'll ever need to replace a…