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The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is quickly gaining a reputation for being one of the highest quality performance vehicles in its class. With front wheel drive and a two-liter four-cylinder engine, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has all of the capability you need for an engaging drive.

There is a common misconception that the trade-off of driving a hybrid vehicle is that you must lose out on performance. 

The sight of steam coming out of an engine can lead to a panicked response. Car owners might feel a little better when they learn not every reason for an overheating engine indicate imminent danger. Don't dismiss the overheating since critical repair work may be necessary depending on the reason for the problem.

Low levels of coolant in the radiator might be the most common reason for an engine overheating. 

Car owners know and understand that routine maintenance is important to keep their car running at its best. With so many parts and systems it can get confusing as to what needs to be service when. One area that needs to be serviced is the belts and hoses, below are some tips on what belts and hoses do and when they should be serviced:

• Hoses- Hoses are responsible for carrying liquids like oil, transmission fluid, and coolant to various parts of the car engine.

Due to the fact that your tires are what make contact with the road while you drive it is only natural that they will experience some of the worst wear and tear. They are not exactly cheap to replace either so you will obviously want to get the most out of them that you can.

If you were to set aside a little time before your upcoming road trip to plan for things that might go wrong, it would significantly reduce the likelihood of those things occurring. Keep these important safety items in mind before leaving for the long trip ahead.

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If the weather is about to change, it is time to show your vehicle just how much you care. Seasonal maintenance should not be looked at as an optional event that becomes necessary only if your car is sputtering or beginning to show signs of a decline in performance. If you want to make sure that your vehicle is going to keep running smoothly in all types of conditions, you want to give it a regular check-up here at Hoffman Lincoln Inc..

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A vehicle that keeps you safe is one of the greatest things that a driver can own. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has made drivers aware of the safety features that vehicles can come with, and assigns the vehicles that do particularly well with titles. The 2017 Lincoln Continental is one of the vehicles named as a Top Safety Pick+, meaning it is one of the safest vehicles on the road.

Vehicle ownership should be more than just having something that'll bring you from point A to point B, it should be an experience that you will enjoy. The initial satisfaction of buying a vehicle is guaranteed with nearly any vehicle that you will buy, the real value comes when a vehicle can continue to provide satisfaction. AutoPacific sends out surveys to 54,000 owners of 2016 and 2017 cars and light trucks, the results of this survey have shown that Lincoln owners are more satisfied than other luxury car brand owners.

After you purchased your new Lincoln you may have been aware that you are going to keep up with all of the regular maintenance that is recommended, but you may not be aware of how often you need certain services done and which ones are beneficial for your vehicle. While there are many services that we can offer you here at Hoffman Lincoln Inc. in East Hartford, CT, some of the general services like oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations, and battery checks, are all some examples of services that you should consider getting done to your vehicle on a…

It can be difficult to know if the battery in your vehicle needs replacing because you simply don't know the warning signs. It doesn't matter the brand or the strength of the car battery, today we put those little parts to the test. That battery is powering the door locks, radio, GPS system, cell phone charging stations, windshield wipers, and headlights.

Below is a general list of a few signs you should be on the look out for so that you can get the battery replaced before you go to start your vehicle one morning and it fails…