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Welcome to Don Wood Auto Blog. We are commited to providing you the latest news realting to Don Wood Automotive and the Products and Services we provide.

Don Wood sells New Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Ford, Lincoln, Toyota, Scion vehcles; Polaris ATV and Ranger utility vehicles; Vespa, Piaggio, Kymco and Genuine Scooters; Used Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and Vans; Used Motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs. We have the financing expertise to help you get the lowest interest rates or meet special finance needs.

Our service department provides maintenance repair, auto repair, and warranty repairs. Factory trained technicians, who are ASE certified and factory certified to meet your most difficult vehicle repair needs.

Don Wood Parts department offer easy online parts ordering, large inventory of OEM parts and accessories. Our parts staff is trained to meet your needs quickly and efficiently.

Don Wood's dealerships, sell Tires and wheels from Goodyear, Bridgetone, Dunlop, Nexxen, Kelly, Falcon, Michelin, and Yokohama. When you buy tires form Don Wood you are eligible to participate in our Customer Care Club, which includes road hazard protection.

Our collision repair facility can handle small dents, to body benders, and we fix them quickly...We're the collision repair experts in Athens, Ohio. We use only OEM (original equipment parts). Don Wood Automotive has "state of the art" frame repair machine in our auto body repair facility.Our paint color matching system from PPG uses the latest computer software to ensure a perfect paint match and finish. We offer a lifetime paint guarantee.We are a DRP (direct repair facility) for many major insurance providers. We welcome the opportunity to provide free estimates for all insurance providers such as Grange, Progressive, Cincinnati, Nationwide, Geico, and Allstate etc... We make it easy to get your vehicle fixed quickly.

Don Wood Automotive has five locations in Athens and Logan, Ohio. Please look to us for all of your vehicle and powersports needs.

New Ford Escape Offers More Space, Clever Cargo Solutions

The 2013 Ford Escape offers more cargo space than its predecessor and spots for various items to help avoid clutter The rear seats fold back with the push of a button and a lever release providing additional cargo space for bicycles, ski bags or luggage; the available hands-free power liftgate makes loading and . . . → Read More: New Ford Escape Offers More Space, Clever Cargo Solutions . . . → Read More: New Ford Escape Offers More Space, Clever Cargo Solutions

Higher Oil Costs Could Speed Up the Use of New ‘Green’ Materials Such as Old U.S. Paper Money in Future Fords

The price of petroleum – used to manufacture plastics – is rising, making a stronger business case for finding new sustainable materials for Ford cars and trucks Potential alternatives to petroleum-based products, including old U.S. paper currency retired from service and shredded, could join soybeans, denim, plastic bottles and other materials used in . . . → Read More: Higher Oil Costs Could Speed Up the Use of New ‘Green’ Materials Such as Old U.S. Paper Money in Future Fords . . . → Read More: Higher Oil Costs Could Speed Up the Use of New ‘Green’ Materials Such as Old U.S. Paper Money in Future Fords

Truckin’ Magazine Names Ford F-150 FX2 Top Half-Ton Pickup in ‘Truck of the Year’ Shootout

Ford F-150 FX2 pickup with EcoBoost® V6 power took top honors in Truckin’ magazine’s recent half-ton pickup shootout comparison Truckin’ test data show no other pickup can deliver the unique Ford F-150 mix of responsive acceleration, towing and hauling capabilities, and fuel economy Click to download images ATHENS, OH., April 9, 2012 – . . . → Read More: Truckin’ Magazine Names Ford F-150 FX2 Top Half-Ton Pickup in ‘Truck of the Year’ Shootout . . . → Read More: Truckin’ Magazine Names Ford F-150 FX2 Top Half-Ton Pickup in ‘Truck of the Year’ Shootout

Ford Cleans House in Brand Image Awards

FORD Garners More Awards

ATHENS, OH–4/4/12- Ford has won four 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards – more than any other automaker. Ford took top honors as Most Family-Friendly Brand; Best Exterior Design Brand, Non-Luxury; Best Interior Design Brand, Non-Luxury; and, for the fourth year in a row, Most Rugged Truck Brand. . . . → Read More: Ford Cleans House in Brand Image Awards . . . → Read More: Ford Cleans House in Brand Image Awards

Soundbites: Ford Says Color Can Keep You Alert, Make You Feel Good – Both In and Out of Your Vehicle

Color Makes More Difference Than You Think

ATHENS, OH — 2/25/12 — Ford Motor Company says color can keep you alert and make you feel good, both in and out of your vehicle. Researchers, designers and interior engineers study the role of how light can contribute to and significantly enhance the driving experience.

. . . → Read More: Soundbites: Ford Says Color Can Keep You Alert, Make You Feel Good – Both In and Out of Your Vehicle . . . → Read More: Soundbites: Ford Says Color Can Keep You Alert, Make You Feel Good – Both In and Out of Your Vehicle

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK 2012

ATHENS, OH — 2/11/12–Eight Ford vehiclesmade the winners’ list for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK.The award is based on a frontal and side- impact crash test ratings. The rollover and rear ratings are based on a roof strength test and a rear-impact test. Availability of electronic stability control . . . → Read More: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK 2012 . . . → Read More: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK 2012

Enter the 2012 Built Ford Tough Invasion promotion.*

Enter the 2012 Built Ford Tough Invasion promotion.* ATHENS, OH, 2/9/12–Register now for your chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas to see the 2012 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals AND a 2012 F-150 SVT Raptor.

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2012 Ford F-150: Cars.com Work Truck of the Year

ATHENS, OH–1/31/12–It may come as no surprise, but Cars.com has, again, named the Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck the Work Truck of the Year. Top cars for Commuters, Hard Workers and The Boss categories competed for this Lifestyle Awards title.

According to the editors from Cars.com, “To be a hard worker, you have . . . → Read More: 2012 Ford F-150: Cars.com Work Truck of the Year . . . → Read More: 2012 Ford F-150: Cars.com Work Truck of the Year

Ford F-150 Named 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the Year®

 

ATHENS, OH-12/23/11–Winning an impressive award? All in a day’s work.

Toughness and rugged durability now merge with prestige and accolades. The Ford F-150 is the proud recipient of the 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the Year®.

When it comes to capability, power and performance, Motor Trend must have realized the competition didn’t . . . → Read More: Ford F-150 Named 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the Year® . . . → Read More: Ford F-150 Named 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the Year®

Seat Fabric in All-New Ford Focus Electric Uses Waste To Create a Better World

 

REPREVE seats reduce Ford Focus Electric waste–and look great!

Ford is the first automaker to use REPREVE® branded fiber inthe seat fabric for the all-new Focus Electric REPREVE is a polyester fiber made from a hybrid blend of recycled materials including used plastic water bottles and post-industrial waste Through the use of . . . → Read More: Seat Fabric in All-New Ford Focus Electric Uses Waste To Create a Better World . . . → Read More: Seat Fabric in All-New Ford Focus Electric Uses Waste To Create a Better World