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Here at Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown, we are often asked the question, "Should I buy a four-wheel-drive vehicle or all-wheel-drive?" The answer to this question is many vehicle manufacturers use the terms interchangeably leading to a little confusion about what the difference really is.

Headlights are imperative for proper visibility while driving your vehicle. They allow you to see around you while you are driving, and they allow other to see you while they are driving or passing near you. Inadequate lighting is a common problem on both vehicles old and new.

The holiday season is upon us once again. This means that it is time for many people to travel whether it be just a few miles down the road or across the country. This means increased traffic on the roadways, and when you combine this with the common wintery weather conditions, we begin to see this time of year it is important to be prepared. Below you can find some tips on how to stay safe during your travels this holiday season.

Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com…

The new 2018 Ford Explorer is sure to keep you safe this winter with its Intelligent 4WD system. It comes with specially designed gear presets that the driver can swap between on the go whenever needed to ensure the best control over mud and sand, grass or gravel and even snow. Additionally, it comes with a Hill Descent Control system that allows the driver to maintain a desired constant speed when traveling downhill.

Getting proper brake service is more than just ensuring that your car is safe for driving. Your brakes also play an important part of the comfortable ride, proper performance, and even the fuel efficiency of your car. If you have a hybrid vehicle, your brakes also play a vital role in the kinetic energy conversion system of your cars battery charger.

Your car battery is just like any other battery, after a while it starts to weaken and eventually fails. The time to discover the importance of regular battery testing and car battery replacement isn’t when you're stranded and alone on the side of the road.

The #CityofTomorrow may potentially hold a very special delivery from #Ford and @Dominos. #pizzautonomy?? https://t.co/vhFb6qFYHA

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) August 29, 2017

Back in the old days, you used to walk into the local pizza place to place a take-out order—like some kind of Neanderthal. Then you realized you could simply phone them up and have a pizza delivered to your home. Domino's has been delivering since it was founded in 1960.

Domino's Pizza has always kept up with the times. Today, you can not only place a delivery order online, you can place…

If your child is under 13, they’re always safest in the back seat. #TheRightSeat pic.twitter.com/mPYmDoku5t

— NHTSA (@NHTSAgov) September 14, 2017

Nobody takes more offense to being called a child than your 12-year-old. You remember when they used to love Dora the Explorer. Now they scoff, "That show's for kids!"

It's no surprise your middle-schooler puts up a fight when it's time to get into the car. They insist they're big enough to ride in the front seat, and there's no way they're going to sit in a booster seat, like…

The upcoming 2018 F-150 is just on the horizon but just because a new model year is on the way doesn't mean the current model isn't still truly incredible! If you've been considering a full-size pickup truck to get you through all the toughest driving situations in your life, take a closer look at the 2017 Ford F-150 and all that it has to offer. The folks at Autotrader certainly have and, thanks to four engine choices, the available SYNC 3 infotainment system for convenience, the light aluminum-alloy body, exceptional strength, and much more, it might be…

So you've bought a new car from Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown. Now what?

One of your next steps will probably be keeping your new Mustang or Explorer in beautiful, like-new condition by washing and detailing it regularly. But before you get started, you need to know what tools to use.

Here are a few things you should be considering before using a towel on your car's paint:

1. Is it microfiber? Terry towels were once the best tool a detailer had, but with the invention of microfiber, terrycloth is now considered a big liability for creating microscopic scratches…