This year’s Pet Safe winners included the Ford Edge (Vehicle of the Year), BassPro Shops (Retailer of the Year), Sheraton Hotels (Hotel of the Year) and Southwest Airlines (Airline of the Year).

“Most people don’t think about it, but in only a 35 mph accident with a 60-pound pet it becomes a 2,700-pound projectile. This will injure the pet, passengers, driver or the pet may escape the vehicle and cause a second accident or become agitated and bite the first responder that is on scene doing their job,” stated Selter.

The registered vehicles are evaluated on a variety of pet-related aspects, including how easily the vehicle accommodates animals and kennels of various sizes, ease of access to pet from within the vehicle, ease of pet entry and exit, ventilation for animals in the rear, as well as whether the vehicle has pet-friendly surfaces, adaptability for third party pet travel or safety gear. Ford received four out of the top ten honors for 2010 Pet Safe Vehicles of Choice List, including the Ford Transit Connect, Edge and Flex and the Lincoln MKT.

“With more than 340,000 vehicles sold since it was originally launched in late 2006, the Ford Edge has been meeting the needs of customers who demand style, technology, performance and capability in a compelling package,” said Brett Burin, Ford Edge Marketing Manager. “We look ahead with excitement this summer to the arrival of the new 2011 Edge, which adds even more revolutionary technology and class-leading performance. And with a suite of safety features, flexible seating and nearly 70 cubic feet of cargo space, the Ford Edge is perfect for those traveling with pets.”

Doggie Seat Belt is the newest As Seen On TV product to offer real solutions to problems without breaking the bank. “When the weather is nice, you see dog heads hanging out the window all of the time,” said Anand “Andy” Khubani, President and CEO of Ideavillage Products Corp. and distributor of the Doggie Seat Belt. “Since we all love our pets and enjoy taking them with us, Doggie Seat Belt was designed to be as easy and convenient as possible to buckle up our pets when they are in the car. This should help to decrease the chance of injury to a dog or passenger in the event of an accident.”

The 2010 Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice TOP DOG Ford Edge award was accepted by Burin.

Statistics 

• 35 mph accident with a 60-pound pet unrestrained becomes a 2,700-pound projectile
• 98% of dogs do not travel properly restrained in a moving vehicle
• Driver distraction causes more accidents than any other issue
• 82% of pets travel on vacation with their owners
• Pet friendly lodging has increased 300% since 2005
• Over 70 million homes in America have a pet

“All new and preowned vehicles are priced for you to Drive for the Gold. Drive home a winner – from Reuther Ford. Choose from the new 2010 Ford Taurus, F-150, Ford Focus, or Motortrend’s Car of the Year – the Ford Fusion - All priced for you to Drive for the Gold during February at Reuther Ford.”

Get a jump on everyone else – sprint as fast as you can – to the Drive for the Gold sales event at Reuther Ford. 

Let the Savings Begin!

Right now, right here at Reuthers, you’ll get one great deal on Ford F-Series pickups, America’s best-selling trucks for 32 years running.

Like F-150 (visit our St Louis Ford F-150 page, or Used St Louis F-150 page) with available tailgate and box side steps, a completely flat load floor, standard trailer sway control, and up to 21 mpg. Plus, you’ll get the most towing and payload in its class.

And because the ‘09 F-150 is smarter, more productive and tougher than ever, its been named the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year™.

You can also save big time on the big Ford Super Duty (link: St Louis Ford F-250 Super Duty).

So if you’re looking for a truck, you’ve come to the right place.

Save mucho moolah, big bucks and a whole lot of green.

Right here, at Reuther Ford, during Ford Truck Month.

Love at First Sight: St Louis and the 2010 Ford Taurus 

Our best selling sedan historically has been the Taurus, when you look back through the decades.  We were excited when Alan Mulally (what a job he is doing!) revived the nameplate. Now, after years of research and engineering, customers from Festus, Herculaneum, Imperial, and St Louis all are calling for a look at the brand-new 2010 Ford Taurus SEL.

Why Ford, Why Now? We’re on a roll – come see our strongest lineup ever here at Reuther Ford in Arnold, MO.

Let Reuther Ford Recycle Your Ride

Under cash for clunkers you get $4,500 for your vehicle, plus you keep all the factory rebates!  Let Reuther Ford Recycle your ride, whether you live in festus, imperial, st louis, or Arnold, MO – your cash for clunker deal is a great way to get into a new Ford.

Are you thinking it’s time to get into a new Ford Escape, Focus, F150, Flex, Edge, or a hot new Fusion? We also have work truck allocations, give Doug Reuther a call at 636-464-9000. If you’d like to read the complete details visit our St Louis Cash for Clunkers center.

‘Cash For Clunkers’ has officially passed congress and Reuther Ford is ready as Jefferson County’s Distribution Center for ‘Cash for Clunkers’ vehicles. Here’s how to trade that old vehicle in for $4,500 cash towards your new Ford:

Your potential ”clunker” MUST:

• Be driveable.
• Be continuously insured by the same owner for 1 year.
• Have a combined fuel economy of LESS THAN 18 mpg.
• They say work trucks must be pre-2002 no matter what. Scroll to the bottom to read about the special work-truck provision!

All clunkers must be SCRAPPED and a certificate of destruction presented to the government. The US Government has directed Reuthers to send all clunkers out for destruction. However, if your clunker is worth more than the $4,500 voucher, we can help you!

Funds are Limited: Bring your Clunker in TODAY

Voucher funds are available on a First-Come-First-Serve basis! St Louis and Jefferson County clunkers should get down here TODAY and register to reserve their spot on the list. Reuther Ford is dedicated to getting YOU and your beloved clunker the government voucher you deserve but we can only help if you call! Don’t put it off before its too late call (636) 464-9000 and reserve your right to get $4,500 for your car before everyone wigs out and all the rebates will be gone. 

Is my car a qualifying ’clunker’?

Reuther Ford in partnership with Ford has a website that has a vehicle database for models that have an average fuel economy of 18 mpg or less and for which at least one of the styles of that vehicle has a current average national trade‐in  price (assuming clean vehicle condition and average mileage) of $4,500 or less. Click here to see if your vehicle qualifies.

St Louis & Jefferson County Cash For Clunkers Summary

This is Doug Reuther inviting you in today to Reuther Ford’s Red, White, & Blue Sale. That’s Reuther Ford at I-55 and Richardson Road exit in Arnold – where you always get a sweet deal.

An Automobile Should be Affordable For Everyone!

We at Reuther Ford are proud and grateful to be able to sell and service your Ford cars, trucks, SUV’s, and crossovers. For more information go to www.thefordstory.com.

Ford is filling out its van offering with the Transit Connect this summer. On the lot here in Arnold, MO we’ll have full-sized E-150 and E-250 models to test drive, OR if you don’t need all that space or hauling capacity (some of us do!) there will be the 25 mpg 2010 Transit Connect for you to check out.

Truck and Van fleet coordinators in St Louis will enjoy working with Reuther’s to get their fleet just right – from colors to upfitting to logos and detailing we take care of it all. Call us at 636-464-9000.

Links
St Louis Passenger Van Rental
Used Passenger Vans in St Louis
St Louis Ford Transit Connects