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What is Best of Gwinnett?

It’s a celebration of businesses that have earned respect among local shoppers – businesses that offer quality products and customer service that fosters loyalty. Every year, Gwinnett Magazine asks locals to vote for their favorite businesses in a variety of categories and winners are named the Best of Gwinnett.

The 2015 results recently came in and we’re proud to announce that Mall of Georgia Ford has been named “The Best” Ford dealer in Gwinnett County! Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

From sales to service, we’re more motivated than ever to…

The starter serves a very important function. It’s what ignites the engine and makes your car go. When the starter’s malfunctioning, it could mean a long walk home or a call to Uber.

Before this happens, there are a couple of warning signs you should keep an eye out for which may indicate that your starter needs attention. Have the part fixed or replaced before it completely goes out and you’ll save yourself that walk home. Or else, if your car won’t start, there are signs you can look and listen for that could point to…

Ford recently received several honors that prove its “We Own Work” motto is more than well-deserved. If you want to invest in a work truck or van that’ll hang on to its value for many years to come, you can’t go wrong with a Ford. The 2015 Transit Connect and F-350 Super Duty recently won Best Retained Value Awards from Edmunds.com and several other Ford models earned honorable mentions!

Transit Connect won in the Small Commercial Van division and F-350 in the Heavy Duty Truck class, meaning they’re projected to hold a higher percentage of their…

One of the most popular board games in the nation has been joined by one of the most popular sports cars in the nation – Mustang. Jumping into the Hasbro crew, a new Mustang token is now featured in the latest edition of Monopoly Empire.

From the silver screen to pop songs, the Ford Mustang has been featured in several mediums. It’s a car that’s long enjoyed a certain celebrity status and this is reflected by the fact that it was selected for the new Monopoly game, which is different from the classic version you may be familiar with…

Potholes and other road fissures are dreaded by car owners across the nation. With rutted streets and highways throughout the U.S., they can be an unavoidable, costly nuisance for many drivers. In fact, AAA found that Americans spend $3 billion annually on vehicle maintenance linked to pothole-plagued roadways.

If you recently ran over a bump in the road, you should check your vehicle for signs of damage that may need to be fixed sooner rather than later. Here are a few signs of pothole damage from the Car Care Council.

Bulging Tires
Notice the sidewall on one of your…

If you want to experience snow-packed entertainment, LanierWorld’s Winter Adventure is sure to satisfy. Anyone who hasn't already had a chance to visit the park during its snow-themed season should keep in mind that there's only a short amount of time left to do so.

While known for its beachy environment and activities, LanierWorld is equally as fun when covered in snow! The park offers a winter wonderland with plenty of snow for guests to build snowmen and have snowball fights. There are also exclusive new Bubble Skating and Knockerball attractions, along with fast-paced slide sledding – that…

When I started researching custom gear shifters, I didn’t expect to find quite so extensive a selection, but it turns out that there are many, many companies out there designing unique shift knobs for those who drive stick. Custom gear shifters are a fun way to personalize your car and there’s a vast range of cool shift knobs out there to choose from.

In addition to great options from Ford Accessories, you’ll also find a few other custom shift knobs that we thought were awesome in the gallery below.

FORD PLUM RED 5-SPEED SHIFT KNOB

Plum Red…

When the weather outside is frightful and there’s no way you can get out of driving, follow these guidelines to ensure that you and your passengers stay safe and sound. Even on the rainiest of days, you can greatly reduce your chance of hydroplaning with these easy tips.

• Check your tires regularly to make sure they’re properly inflated. Under- and overinflated tires make it harder to gain traction, so check your tires to ensure they’re at the proper PSI.


• Drive slower or at a lower gear, if applicable. Plus, don’t make sudden moves. That means no…

Want to see some of the most unique work vans in the country? If so, peruse the awesome compilation of customized Ford Transit vans pictured below. The brains behind these unique on-the-go worksites have shown exceptional creativity in several areas and the Transit's numerous configuration options enabled these business owners to go the distance with design.

Even if you don't own a business, you're sure to get inspiration from some of the imaginative van designs below. And, if you happen to be a business owner who's looking into getting a work van, we're sure that…

All month long fun and frightful happenings are taking place at the Buford Corn Maze. With a variety of activities to take part in, there will be Halloween excitement for kids, tweens and adults. From a spooky haunted house and creepy corn maze to not-so-scary bounce houses and hayrides, you won’t want to miss out on the fun.

Here’s a list of returning and new activities at the Buford Corn Maze for the 2015 Halloween season.

Corn Maze & Kid’s Mini-Maze
Take a jaunt through Buford’s famous five-acre corn maze and see how long it takes you…

If you lamented the loss of Ford’s midsize Ranger pickup, get ready for some good news. This doesn’t just sound like some wacky rumor either, so we think there’s a strong chance that the gossip is true.

According to Detroit News informants, Ford is planning on reviving the Ranger’s presence in the U.S. and will produce the truck starting in 2018 at its assembly plant in Michigan. While Ford hasn’t confirmed this, the automaker did send a statement to Autoblog in regard to the gossip, stating that the company will be moving production of…

If you’ve never had a chance to visit Gwinnett Community Market, make sure you drop by this Thursday to check out produce from local farms, along with custom jewelry and other handcrafted gift items.

Gwinnett Community Market is the largest indoor farmer’s market in the entire state of Georgia and it takes place right here in Buford at Northview Church. The event is held every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and it’s going on now through the end of October.

If you believe in farm-to-table eating, Gwinnett Community Market is the perfect place…

Ford recently received several honors that prove its “We Own Work” motto is more than well-deserved. If you want to invest in a work truck or van that’ll hang on to its value for many years to come, you can’t go wrong with a Ford. The 2015 Transit Connect and F-350 Super Duty recently won Best Retained Value Awards from Edmunds.com and several other Ford models earned honorable mentions!

Transit Connect won in the Small Commercial Van division and F-350 in the Heavy Duty Truck class, meaning they’re projected to hold a higher percentage of their…

Ford’s new 3-D Store, powered by TurboSquid, is giving car enthusiasts the opportunity to print three-dimensional replicas of their favorite vehicle models from home! The online store offers 3-D digital images as well, but the printable files are the big draw! Currently there are printable 3-D files of the F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350R, Focus ST and Fiesta ST, with more models in the pipeline.

Files are free to download and they allow users to print a 3-D model at any size (small or large) with the material of their choosing. This means you or a hired company could print…

Don’t miss your opportunity to enter for a chance to win a new Ford! The EcoBoost Challenge Giveaway culminates at the end of June, which is coming up fast. All you have to do is watch a few videos, then register and share the contest with your friends if you’d like. The more videos you watch, the more chances you have to win!

There are seven videos total, which include info on the new 2015 Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Escape, Edge, Explorer and F-150. Watch one or watch all seven if you want your name to be entered in…