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Looking for a place to get your Lincoln model checked out with confidence? Consider our Lincoln Priority Service program. This system is an easy way to get your vehicle in and out of our high-tech service bays without the hassle. The basic Lincoln Priority Service Program includes consistent routine maintenance on a schedule that works for your busy life and your vehicle's needs.

Headlights have an average lifespan of 2,000 to 3,000 hours, roughly 90,000 miles, so we seldom change them. What makes headlights last so long? Although today's offerings consist of many different, new headlight technologies, it all began with two basic types. Here's the rundown from our Courtesy Lincoln service team.

Standard Headlights

Dating back to the beginning of headlight manufacturing, standard headlights contained a bulb situated inside a reflective box or case. The bulb faces forward, emitting light out of the assembly into the world. For decades, halogen remained 

Driving in snow or icy conditions can be dangerous, and we trust our highway crews to do their utmost to keep us safe. When we have a snow or ice event, we can expect them to put down some combination of sand and salt to de-ice the roads so we don't slide off them. Unfortunately, this same salt combination can do damage to the metal exterior of our vehicles. But there are ways to protect your investment.

You know what they say about an ounce of prevention. It's always a good idea before the winter season gets started…

The transmission of the car is the component of the drivetrain that sets which gear the engine is currently using. Like a bike, car engines have different gears that are each designed to function at different speeds.

The engine only works properly when it is in the right gear for the current speed. With a manual transmission, you handle this yourself. You change gears by pressing down on the clutch pedal and moving the gear shifter. With an automatic transmission, the engine will shift gears on its own by measuring its own speed and reacting accordingly. Automatic transmissions are

Car owners are required to ensure that they service their vehicles regularly to ensure that they keep them in good shape. One of the reasons a car engine lasts longer is ensuring that oils are periodically checked. The other thing is that they must ensure that the oils are up to industry standards. 

Worried that your brakes aren't up-to-snuff? Pay attention to the following signs that may indicate that you need to get your vehicle in for a brake inspection, immediately:

1. Loud Grinding Noises- Those noises that your car makes upon stopping aren't just alarming, they can be downright dangerous.

In the trunk of your vehicle, you may notice that there is an extra tire that can be used in emergency situations. It is possible that this tire will look the same as the others currently on your car. In such a scenario, you can simply replace the damaged tire with the one in the trunk and drive away.

When a car starts to sputter while driving on the highway, a driver may feel surprised. Something is amiss with the engine for sure. While sputtering raises eyebrows, surging can positively frighten someone. Surging refers to a vehicle picking up speed, seemingly by itself. What could cause such issues? 

The rays of the sun do more than heat up a car's interior. Outside, those rays oxidize and dry out the rubber windshield wiper blades. In time, the blades dry so much that they crack. Don't expect them to perform at 100% efficiency when dried out and brittle.

Our dealership wants to make sure you know how to stay safe in a roadside emergency. If you break down on the side of the road, and someone approaches your car, always stay inside with the doors locked until emergency services arrive.