Tri-County Ford Blog

Ford Motor Co. matched Toyota Motor Corp. as the most favorably viewed auto brand by U.S. consumers in a survey released today by Consumer Reports magazine.

Ford has climbed 35 percentage points in the last two years, while Toyota has fallen 46 points, leaving the automakers “in a statistical dead heat,” the Yonkers, New York-based consumer magazine said.

Toyota declined as it recalled more than 8 million vehicles worldwide during the past two years. Ford, the only major U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy, improved its reputation for safety, quality and value, the magazine said.

“Ford built on the momentum seen in last year’s study, likely the result of a model lineup with improving performance, reliability and styling,” Consumer Reports said in a statement today. “The massive recalls announced by Toyota earlier this year contributed to the tarnishing of its public image as measured by the poll.”

View complete story on Bloomberg.com.

Through special arrangement with NSRA, Tri-County Ford will once again be the Offical Vehicle Sponsor of the 40th annual Street Rod Nationals.  Tri-County Ford has brought together the Dream Team of U.A.W. Local 862, Ford, and the Tri-County Ford marketing team to man the Tri-County Ford Booth at the NSRA, August 6 through 9 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

On display at the Tri-County Ford booth will be a selection of 2009 and 2010 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles built right here at KTP and LAP.  You’ll also get to speak to members of U.A.W. Local 862.

Ford Truck lovers will have a rare chance to come by the booth and actually speak with U.A.W. members who helped build the Ford Trucks that are on display.  If you’ve ever wanted to talk nuts and bolts about Ford Truck heavy-duty performance, the Tri-County Ford booth will be the time and place to get that done.

You’ll also be able to speak to Tri-County Ford Cash for Clunker consultants.  Cash for Clunkers has been an over-whelming success and Congress is voting to expand the program.  Tri-County Ford Cash for Clunker consultants will have all the latest information on how to qualify for up to $4,500.00 in cash-back monies with your new Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury purchase from Tri-County Ford.

Booth visitors will also gain special access to up-to-the-minute details on late-breaking rebate programs for all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.  Auto makers and dealers are aggressively fighting for market share and that means great deals, historic deals, for auto buyers.

Tri-County Ford is proud to once again be the Official Vehicle Sponsor of the 40th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals for the second year in a row.  As Official Vehicle Sponsor, Tri-County Ford is supplying all the courtesy vehicles for this year’s event.

If you love Fords, old and very new, you’ll love this year’s NSRA Street Rod Nationals sponsored by Tri-County Ford.  Come by our booth inside the Kentucky Exposition Center August 6 though 9th for special offers and commemorative memorabilia.

Tri-County Ford will offer the latest information on the Cash for Clunkers program during the Oldham County Day Festival, in LaGrange, July 18th.  If you own a car manufactured in the last 25 years, and the car is in running condition and gets no more than 18 miles per gallon, you could qualify for up to $4500 in cash back from the government when you trade for a new vehicle.

If you’re considering trading your vehicle, it’s important to act soon because there are a limited number of Cash for Clunkers vouchers.  Tri-County will have Cash for Clunker consultants on-site at the Tri-County Ford Mercury booth, located just across from the Oldham County Courthouse, off Highway 146, in LaGrange.

If you are a Ford A, Z, or X Plan participant, the discounts you may receive will reach historic highs.  But again, it is important to act soon.  Currently there are only approximately 250,000 Cash for Clunkers vouchers available nationwide.  Make sure you take advantage soon since the program is set to expire when all of the vouchers have been claimed or on November 1st, whichever comes first.  Tri-County Ford sells 18 models of new vehicles that qualify for the Cash for Clunkers rebates.   Hurry in to choose your new Ford or Mercury vehicle before it is too late.

Besides the free Cash for Clunkers information, Tri-County Ford will have additional rebate information on all available Ford and Mercury products.  While at the booth, be sure to register to win a free oil change and pick up your $20 discount coupon off the price of  a complete auto detail job from the pros at Tri-County Ford.

So whether you’re interested in replacing the family car, getting your kid a car for college, or even trading or upgrading your work truck, Tri-County Ford will have consultants standing by during the Oldham County Day Festival July 18th.  The consultants will have up-to-date information on Cash for Clunkers, Ford and Mercury available rebates, and finance information.

When they say there’s never been a better time to buy a car or truck, they are definitely talking about right now. This truly is a buyer’s market, and Tri-County Ford is doing more than any other Louisville Area Ford Dealership to help Kentuckiana take advantage of this historic opportunity.

Tri-County Ford: Ford Dealer in Buckner, Kentucky

Our Dealership has built a reputation on providing honest and courteous service. Our customers appreciate the way we do business, and we know you will too. Take a moment to read the information below and find out what makes us an exceptional place to buy a new vehicle, used vehicle or service your automobile.

Tri-County Ford was started in LaGrange, Kentucky in 1983 by J. William Manning and is currently owned by Gary Haupt, who joined Manning in 1986 when we merged with Crestwood Ford. We moved to our current location on Hwy 146 at I-71, Exit 17 in 1987. Our mission from the beginning was to build an exemplary dealership one customer at a time. This meant instilling a desire in every employee to treat all customers in such a way that they would want to return to our Dealership for their automotive needs and tell their friends and neighbors to come out to Tri-County Ford.

Gary Haupt’s business strategy has always been to promote customer loyalty at every turn. Simply stated, satisfied customers return to do business with us…and they tell their friends and family about their experiences with our dealership. This is largely how our business has been built to one of the highest volume dealerships in the area…by word-of-mouth through satisfied customers…and it was done one customer at a time!

Our way of doing business at Tri-County Ford is to always provide customers with prompt, courteous and professional service. We believe price, reputation, and friendliness sell cars! If you’re looking for a different experience than the high pressure treatment you receive from larger high-volume big-city dealers, come and visit us…we’re worth the drive!