Buying a new vehicle is an exciting decision, but also a big financial one. While many car shoppers—especially first-time buyers—focus on the sticker price or monthly payments to calculate what they can afford or how the purchase will impact their budget, there is much more they should consider to understand what car ownership truly costs.
Buying a car is a big and sometimes complicated decision. With so many makes, models, trims, and features available, it can quickly become overwhelming. Even narrowing it down to a specific style, such as a pickup truck, can leave you with dozens of choices for engine size, cab style, bed length, and other options.
Winter driving in North Idaho is no walk in the park. The snowfall, icy roads, and sudden weather changes can create challenging conditions, even for the most experienced drivers.
Winters in North Idaho feature snow-covered mountains and breathtaking winter scenery. At Mike White Ford, we love winter. Idaho offers outstanding skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and other activities that make winter fun.
At Mike White Ford, we know that cars play a big part in the story of America—notably the Ford Motor Company, which has been around for over 120 years. Car shows, races, and other events in the United States celebrate cars for the sheer love of them.
The new vehicles we sell at Mike White Ford come with standard Ford warranties, and many of our customers also opt to buy extended warranties at the time of purchase.
Car camping, a unique blend of convenience and adventure, has become popular for outdoor enthusiasts. Unlike traditional tent camping, car camping allows you to use your vehicle for both transportation and shelter.
Mike White Ford has dealerships in Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint, Idaho. While both of these communities have grown considerably over the last few years, they still have a relaxed vibe.
At Mike White Ford, we love automotive technology. When you look back on the last few decades, it is hard to believe that many of the features now considered standard on new cars, such as power windows, rear-view cameras, and even air conditioning, were once ground-breaking innovations.
There are many aspects of vehicles that require regular maintenance, such as changing the oil and checking the brakes and tires. One item that people rarely pay attention to is the key fob — until, of course, it stops working.
