Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The Twelve Days of Victory Ford

On the First Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
A 2015 Mustang GT

On the Second Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Third Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Fourth Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Fifth Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Five F-150s Towing
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Sixth Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Six Smiling Sales Consultants
Five F-150s Towing
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Seventh Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Seven Ford Technicians
Six Smiling Sales Consultants
Five F-150s Towing
Four Brand New Tires
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Eighth Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Eight Car Washes
Seven Ford Technicians
Six Smiling Sales Consultants
Five F-150s Towing
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Ninth Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Nine Awesome Test Drives
Eight Car Washes
Seven Ford Technicians
Six Smiling Sales Consultants
Five F-150s Towing
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Tenth Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Ten Maxx Mustang Photos
Nine Awesome Test Drives
Eight Car Washes
Seven Ford Technicians
Six Smiling Sales Consultants
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Eleven Focuses Focusing
Ten Maxx Mustang Photos
Nine Awesome Test Drives
Eight Car Washes
Seven Ford Technicians
Six Smiling Sales Consultants
Five F-150s Towing
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas Victory Ford Gave to Me
Twelve Faces-a-Smiling (In the Showroom!)
Eleven Focuses Focusing
Ten Maxx Mustang Photos
Nine Awesome Test Drives
Eight Car Washes
Seven Ford Technicians
Six Smiling Sales Consultants
Five F-150s Towing
Four Brand New Tires
Three Oil Changes
Two Windshield Wipers
And a 2015 Mustang GT

Monday, December 22, 2014

Section 179 Ends December 31st, 2014!

In the last couple of days, the United States Government has extended the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business owners through end of the day December 31st, 2014. Which is less than 10 DAYS AWAY! Seriously, where did 2014 go?

"Section 179 of the United States Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C 179) allows a taxpayer to elect to deduct the cost of certain types of property on their income taxes as an expense, rather than requiring the cost of the property to be capitalized and depreciated. This property is generally limited to tangible, depreciable, personal property which is acquired by purchase for use in the active conduct of a trade of business. [1] Buildings were not eligible for Section 179 deductions prior to the passage of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010; however, qualified real property may be deducted now. (1**)"

As of current, the limits for Section 179 are up to $500,000 with a $2,500,000 investment ceiling. If you decide to purchase a vehicle for your business on January 1, 2015, Section 179 goes back to a $25,000 limit with a $200,000 investment ceiling.

If you are a business owner, this means big savings for you! There are limitations on vehicle sizes. Make sure you connect with your Accountant and make sure it works for you AND your business!

If you have any questions about Section 179, again make sure you get in touch with your Accountant! Also make sure you take a look at www.Section179.org to get all of the information available. Click Here to get information on the Vehicle Deduction eligibility.

Victory Ford's first 2015 F-150 fresh off the Transport on Dec 20th!
Victory Ford also recently just received our first 2015 F-150! If you are looking for a business vehicle, this one would definitely make you stand out of the crowd!

We also have 2014 F-150s remaining on the Victory Ford lot if you! Don't forget that December is Truck Month at Victory Ford, too! If you buy a 2003 or Newer truck from Victory Ford by Dec. 31st, you will receive $300 in truck accessories! What a great way to end 2014 for all of the business owners out there!

Again, please make sure to get in touch with your accountant on all of the tax information, and if you have any questions about vehicles, please feel free to contact Victory Ford at 563.875.2409!

From all of us here at Victory Ford, we hope you have safe travels for the Holidays, and enjoy the rest of your 2014!

(1**) Wikipedia

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Adaptive Steering and the 2015 Ford Edge

First things first: The Order Bank for the 2015 Ford Edge is now open! So if you have been waiting for this moment, call Victory Ford at 563.875.2409 to schedule a time to meet with one of our wonderful Consultants to build and price one for you!

Haven't heard of the Ford Edge before? Let me give you some background.

The Ford Edge debuted in the Fall of 2006 as a 2007 Model. It is a Midsize 5-Passenger SUV that is larger than the Ford Escape, and its sister is the Lincoln MKX. Drivers have applauded it's roominess for both the front and back seat area. The Edge was given a minor face-lift in 2011, and now we're into the Second Generation for the 2015 Model.

The 2015 Ford Edge will come in four Trim Levels: SE, SEL, Sport and Titanium. Coming standard on all of these trim levels is the EcoBoost Engine.

Optional Features Include:

Start-Stop System for the 2.0T if you are looking to get the most out of your fuel economy (Please keep in mind that the EPA Fuel Economy Figures have not been released yet -Thank you Auto Blog!)



Adaptive Steering System
Adaptive Steering assists you with how much you turn your steering wheel while driving. Take a look at the video above to see how it works! This will definitely be a great feature to have!
Essentially the steering ratio changes to require less turns at lower speeds.


Air Curtain System
These will decrease the amount of turbulent air around the wheels and help with fuel economy.

Active Grille Shutters 
These help with the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of the Ford Edge.

Victory Ford is definitely excited to see these roll off the assembly line and hit our Dealership in the Spring of 2015! Don't forget we can already build and price one out for you, so give us a call at 563.875.2409 if you have any questions for us!

A shout out to Auto Blog for writing such a great piece about the highly anticipated 2015 Ford Edge!



Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The Life of an Owner After the Sale

Let's face it - when the majority of people shop for a vehicle, they try to find one that suits their needs, wants, and most importantly, their budget. The one important factor we forget about is WHO they are purchasing from, and what the Dealership has to offer after the purchase.

For example, say you are in the market for a pre-owned Ford Focus with a manual transmission under 50,000 miles and to stay within your monthly budget of $150/month. You go on to a search engine website, and find two that look like they can work at two different dealerships.

The first dealership you go to the Consultant gives you a great deal you can't refuse. BUT you do refuse because you feel like you should go look at the second one just to make sure you are getting the best deal! You assure the Consultant you will be in touch with them, and head over to the second dealership.

At the second dealership, you test drive the Focus, and it seems extremely comparable to the previous Focus you drove at the first dealership. Before the Consultant gives you numbers, they bring you around the dealership showing you their Service Department, highlighting their pick-up and drop-off service for routine maintenance, service loaners, among other things.

You are in complete awe that the second dealership would do this for you! And at NO extra cost on top of that! You call over to the first dealership, and ask them if they offer these features if you would purchase from them.

"I'm sorry, but unfortunately we do not offer those services at this time," you hear on the other end.

Considering you are getting the same great deal on both vehicles, it is obvious you should go with the dealership who is going to look out for you and your vehicle AFTER the sale!


At Victory Ford in Dyersville, Iowa, we are determined to help each and every one of our customers when it comes to their vehicle(s). Some of our features include:

- Complimentary Service Loaners
- Complimentary Pick-Up and Drop-Off 
- Complimentary Car Wash after maintenance is performed 
- Same Day Scheduling - Obviously we do have some days that are fuller than others! 
- We have an App that you can actually schedule right from your phone! 
- Owner Rewards, which get you 5% credit on parts and service purchases towards future vists, AND every 5th oil change is Free! 

Victory Ford's core values revolve around putting the customer as the number one priority, especially when it comes to the longevity of your vehicle. If you have any questions about how any of these features work for you (even if you haven't purchased from us!) please contact our Service Department at 563.875.2409. James Halverson, our Service Manager, would be more than happy to assist you in any way he can!