Hodson Ford joined Niel Jackson and Wolf FM for an outside broadcast in the Wolverhampton Mander Centre.
Staff from Hodsons engaged holiday shopppers telling them all about Hodsons services; Motability, servicing and the new Ford Accident Management scheme, as well as giving out free windscreen ice scrapers, a service and MOT, and Football Champions League Tickets.
Ford Announces the Ford Fiesta Metal
Ford has released the latest addition to the Fiesta range, the new special edition 134bhp hot hatch, known as the Ford Fiesta Metal. The Fiesta Metal is available on the road from £15,695 and in our showroom now.
There are only 1,000 Fiesta Metals manufactured and there is no doubt that it is going to be quite a sort after and desirable hot hatch.
The specification of the Fiesta Metal includes chrome twin exhaust pipes, a silver painted front grille surround, front aerofoil and front fog light bezels. The heated ebony leather sports seats are a further addition to the limited edition. Ford has given the Fiesta Metal a unique sporty look by adding a lowered suspension as standard, with 17” black alloy wheels.
The car is available in Panther Black, Midnight Sky and Frozen White and looks stunning in each of the colours. As with all Ford cars, a range of features on the Fiesta that come as standard. The key features are the anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake-force distribution (EBD). This automatically varies the amount of force that is being applied to the vehicles brakes at any one time. this works particularly well in conjunction with the Electronic stability program on the car (ESP) which helps to maintain the car in a straight driving line when those braking emergencies happen The Fiesta also has home safe headlights which can be activated at night when leaving the car, enabling you can see the area in front of the car to make sure you get to your home safely.
Ford Announces SYNC Launch
Ford has announced that its British customers will be among the first to benefit from the launch of SYNC technology. SYNC will make its debut in Europe on the Ford Focus 2012 and will bring the brand’s award-winning voice-control and connectivity technology to a whole new audience.
President and CEO of Ford, Alan Mullaly said in a statement, “We are pleased to announce that SYNC will soon be available to customers around the world. It is a smarter, safer and simpler way to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives.”
SYNC, along with the MyFord Touch interface is an exciting and rich experience that uses voice control and steering wheel controls or a centre stack touch screen to make vehicle functions, information and settings available to the driver. It is one of the most advanced voice-control and connect technologies to appear on the market and Ford is estimating that almost 2 million vehicles across Europe will feature the system by 2015.
SYNC offers drivers a smarter and safer way to stay in touch with the outside world while on the move. It is powered by the Microsoft Windows Embedded Automotive platform and is being developed to understand multiple languages and accents in order to cater the European market. The system will be able to voice-operate functions such as climate control, navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.
Software upgrades will also be available from Ford dealerships to ensure the SYNC technology stays up to date with all the latest advancements. Jason Johnson, SYNC Product Development Engineer said,
"We knew from the beginning that our connectivity solution would have to keep pace with the rapid advancement of consumer electronics and be flexible and upgradeable in order to remain useful to customers for as long as they own their vehicles."
Electric Focus Beats the Cold
Ford showcased its electric Focus at the Canadian Auto Show in Toronto last month, making another step forward in EV and hybrid technology. The Focus Electric uses a battery that provides additional power and longer range by using an “advanced active liquidheating system”. This regulates the battery temperature, heating or cooling water which in turn warms or cools the battery and prevents extreme weather conditions from slowing the vehicle down.
The lithiumion batteries used in electric and hybrid cars give optimum performance under moderate temperatures. By keeping the Focus Electric’s battery at a constant temperature, both charging and driving will be more efficient, especially in cold climates.
Sherif Marakby, Ford’s director of Electric Programs and Engineering said, “A liquid-heated battery can accept a charge faster from the regenerative braking that recaptures kinetic energy and sends it back to the battery, essentially providing longer range for the customer in real world cold weather conditions. Additionally, since acceleration in an electric vehicle comes from the power available in the battery, the customer will have more power available if the battery is warmer."
Ford is currently planning to release five new electric vehicles in Europe by 2013, with the Focus Electric due in 2012. The model is expected to have a range of 100 miles and feature an on-board charger that provides twice the power of its rivals, meaning it can charge in under 4 hours.
View the Ford TV advert on the all new Ford C Max in the YouTube video below.
We have the all new Ford C-Max and Grand C-Max are in our showroom click here to read an independent review. Contact us now for a test drive.
Testimonials
A sample of quotes from some of our satisfied customers.
Rachel Heyhoe-Flint OBE
“Your service all round from initial contact to completion of repair was excellent”
John Evans (Stafford)
“In March 2010 I unfortunately had an accident in my VW Golf. When I contacted my insurance company they advised me the closest repairer was Hodson, s in Penkridge. After I gave the go ahead for Hodson,s to undertake the repair the entire process of recovery was effortless.
Hodson,s collected my vehicle from my home address and provided me with a courtesy vehicle immediately. The communication and effort from the Hodson,s team was outstanding and the exchange of vehicles could not have been anymore efficient.
The damage sustained to my vehicle was fairly large (over 70 new parts required). However Hodsons managed to repair my vehicle to an extremely high standard within a remarkably short period of time.
The repair work, service and after-service that I received from everyone at Hodsons was truly outstanding. I would happily recommend Hodsons repair centre to others in the future”
Staff Achievements
Hodsons Employees scale Snowdon on May 15th to raise monies for a close colleague Liz Clayton who is presently undergoing cancer treatment. There were some very stiff employees come Monday morning!
Technician Jon Parkin has achieved Commercial Senior Technician accreditation along with Neil Gillies who also has achieved Car Service Senior Technician accreditation. Congratulations to both as accreditation takes many years of hard work and dedication. With vehicle technology moving at such a rapid pace our customers can be safe in the knowledge their vehicle is being expertly cared for. Jon and Neil join Ron Richardson our Master Technician to form part of a very highly qualified team.
Press Releases
For immediate release
Date:19.05.2011
PRESS RELEASE
Headline: Hodson Ford is now offering one day, fixed price accident repairs!
Due to big improvements in new technology and training, local accident repair centre Hodson Ford at Unit 6, Lyne Hill Industrial Estate, Penkridge, Staffs, is now offering motorists an amazing same day accident repair service with fixed prices.
Minor accident and cosmetic repairs which can be repaired in one day now account for over 35% of all bodywork damage, so Hodson Ford’s repair service for cars and vans will take away the stress and inconvenience of having vehicle damage repaired and have you back on the road within hours.
The service is called Selsia SameDay® and the process is simple. Following an assessment of your vehicle, Hodson Ford will determine whether the damage can be repaired in one day. If it can, they will prepare an estimate based on a fixed price menu and book the vehicle in for the repair at a date to suit you, they can even handle your insurance claim if you are making one. On the day of the repair, your vehicle will be fast tracked through a fully equipped workshop where you can be assured of high quality repairs and dirt free paint finishes every time. They can even keep you mobile with their £9.99 a day replacement car service. Repairs are guaranteed for 3 years and you receive automatic membership to their accident assistance service.
As an approved Selsia repairer Hodson Ford also offers customers a facility to prepare their own estimates online using SameDay® QuickQuote. This easy to use service, available at www.sameday-vac.co.uk allows car owners to immediately receive an estimated price for a one day repair. Customers will then receive a call from Hodson Ford to arrange an inspection and booking in date.
Hodson Ford Dealer Principal, Tony Jackson commented: “SameDay® can be offered to our customers because of our highly trained repair technicians and the way we have organised our work flow, parts supply and paint matching processes. Fixed prices and same day repairs mean one thing, lower repair costs. If you are not making an insurance claim, this has got to be good news if the cost falls below your insurance excess as it will protect your no claims bonus”
For further details on Selsia SameDay®please visit our web site at: www.hodsonford.co.uk or call us on 01785 712244.
Hodson Ford Accident Repair Centre carry out insurance work on behalf of the leading insurance companies including Aviva, Saga and Royal Sun Alliance. We are an approved accident repair centre for leading car manufacturers including, Ford. All makes and models are repaired
Date: November 2010
PRESS RELEASE
Headline: Careless repairs can costs lives says local repairer
Stafford based business Hodson Ford Accident Repair Centre have achieved the coveted PAS 125 accreditation and can now proudly display the internationally recognised British Standards kite mark. This means that motorists can bring their vehicles to Hodson Ford ARC in the safe knowledge that repairs will be carried out under the strict guidelines laid down by the British Standards Institute.
Hodson Ford ARC General Manager, Tony Jackson explained “modern vehicles are constructed from a combination of different metals which are critical to the structure, safety and integrity of the vehicle. If these materials are not cut and welded correctly using the latest approved equipment and technicians, the consequences could be fatal. It has been proven that a badly repaired vehicle, not repaired in a professional bodyshop could cause serious injury or loss of life due to the vehicle not performing as it should do in the event of an accident”.
Hodson Ford ARC is one of only 725 bodyshops out of 5,000 UK accident repair centres to have achieved this coveted accreditation. Mr Jackson commented “it’s your right to choose to have your car repaired at the bodyshop of your choice, do not leave your car in the hands of a car body repairer who does not employ the skills and equipment necessary to bring your car back to its pre accident condition.
If you have been involved in an accident, even if it wasn’t your fault, call Tony Jackson on 01785 712244 email bodyshop@hodsonford.co.uk or visit www. hodsonford.co.uk
For immediate release
Date: 24 th November 2010
PRESS RELEASE
Headline: Selsia appoints Hodson Ford
Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres, the UK’s leading group of accident repairers, has appointed Hodson Ford as its approved repairer for the Staffordshire and Shropshire regions of the UK.
Selsia offers accident repair and vehicle care services for all types of customers with all types of vehicles, including cars, LCVs and HGVs. All Selsia repairers have to meet strict selection criteria to join Selsia and they receive thorough training on the very latest repair techniques to ensure vehicles are repaired to the highest possible safety standards. General Manager Tony Jackson explained “We are extremely pleased to have been chosen as a member of Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres. Selsia have a strict nomination process which means they will only select bodyshops who can demonstrate their ability to return a badly damaged car back to its pre accident condition. This is important for our customers as modern vehicles are constructed from a combination of different metals which are critical to the structure, safety and integrity of the vehicle. It has been proven that a badly repaired vehicle, not repaired in an approved bodyshop could cause serious injury or loss of life due to the vehicle not performing as it should do in the event of an accident”. Selsia director, Nev Dickson commented “driver safety is our number one priority at Selsia. We believe in repairing a vehicle for the next road traffic accident and we are confident that G Hodson and Son Ltd will deliver outstanding repair quality for our customers”
Hodson Ford ARC carry out insurance work on behalf of the leading insurance companies. We are also an approved accident repair centre for leading car manufacturers including, Ford.
Ford has announced that its British customers will be among the first to benefit from the launch of SYNC technology. SYNC will make its debut in Europe on the Ford Focus 2012 and will bring the brand’s award-winning voice-control and connectivity technology to a whole new audience.
Electric Focus Beats the Cold
