Thursday, October 27, 2016

Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas

PEKIN, Ill., – If you waited until the last minute to carve your pumpkin for Halloween, then you're in luck! You can use our list of kooky pumpkin carving ideas to get you started! Don't stick with the same old boring jack-o-lantern you always make! Get creative this Halloween!

Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas
You'll have to find the perfect puzzle pieces have your pumpkins fit together like this, but once you do, the outcome looks pretty creepy!
Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Instead of carving out the stem and emptying the pumpkin guts from the top, try carving out the back and using the stem as a nose!
Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas
This carving is a cute, fun way to distribute candy to trick-or-treaters! Just make sure to refill her hair as the night goes on!
Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Grab a smaller pumpkin to create this creepy carving! If you don't want to carve the smaller one, you can decorate it with paint instead! 
Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas
This gross jack-o-lantern is a fun way to use your left over pumpkin guts, if you don't mind a little mess on your porch.
Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas
This is such a creative way to use your pumpkins and gourds! Make the eyes out of skewers and ping pong balls!

Hopefully you get some inspiration from our list of kooky pumpkin carving ideas! For more fun Halloween ideas, take a look at our Velde Ford Pinterest page! We post our favorite recipes, DIY projects, and much more! We hope everyone has a fun Halloween, but we want to make sure everyone is staying safe as well! Don't forget, as the weather cools down, it's important to make sure you're up to date on all of your vehicle maintenance services! Take a look at our Fall Car Care pages to help you get started! 

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

New Ford Technology Addresses Issue of "Petextrians"

PEKIN, Ill., – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every eight minutes, a pedestrian is injured by a motor vehicle. We've seen all of the warnings about distracted driving, but what about distracted walking? Hopefully, Ford's Newest technology will address the issue of "Petextrians."

New Ford Technology Addresses Issue of "Petextrians"

A "petextrian," as defined by UrbanDictionary.com, is "One who texts while walking, usually unaware of their surroundings." Many nations across the globe have already implemented their own process when it comes to dealing with distracted walkers. But what if we could take care of the problem, before it happens? That's what Ford hopes to do with Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.

New Ford Technology Addresses Issue of "Petextrians"

Using radar and camera technology, the vehicle is able to scan the road for potential collision risks. Right now, the system is able to detect pedestrians in daylight, good weather conditions, and at speeds up to 50 mph. It has the ability to apply the vehicle's full braking force in hopes of avoiding a frontal collision. Like all Ford Collision Assist features, Pedestrian Detection cannot replace the attentiveness of the driver, but simply aims to reduce the amount of avoidable accidents.

The testing and algorithms used to create the Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection were extensive and complex. The idea is to be able to predict the future by detecting where the pedestrian will walk in relation to the vehicle. Fords latest video demonstrates how this new technology addresses the issue of "Petextrians."


We'd like to encourage everyone to refrain from distracted walking, as well as distracted driving! Protect yourself and others from avoidable and dangerous accidents! We care about all of our customers at Velde Ford and we want everyone to stay safe! To see more about what we do at Velde Ford, visit our Who is Velde Ford page


Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Friday, October 21, 2016

Fall Baking Recipes That Will Warm You Up

PEKIN, Ill., – With the chilly fall weather in full swing, it's the perfect time to put your apron on and get baking! Pumpkin and apple flavors line the supermarket shelves and coffee shop menus. Take advantage of the season's delicious produce and try our fall baking recipes that will warm you up!

1. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Fall Baking Recipes That Will Warm You Up
The best thing about muffins is that you can get away with eating dessert for breakfast! These pumpkin cream cheese muffins are the perfect fall treat!

2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fall Baking Recipes That Will Warm You Up
This twist on a classic is a fun way to convert your simple chocolate chip cookie recipe, to a fun fall recipe! All you need to add is pumpkin and a few spices!

3. Crockpot Baked Apples

Fall Baking Recipes That Will Warm You Up
No fall season would be complete without baked apples! This recipe is for a slowcooker, but you can easily alter it to use the oven instead! 

4. Caramel Glazed Apple Bread

Fall Baking Recipes That Will Warm You Up
Put those tasty fall apples to good use with this caramel glazed apple bread! It would go great with a class of apple cider!

5. Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Frosting

Fall Baking Recipes That Will Warm You Up
These fun cupcakes blend two fall flavors for the perfect seasonal dessert! Plus, who doesn't love a good cupcake?

Head to the kitchen this season and get baking with these fall recipes that will warm you up! Baking is great way to spend time with the whole family! Recruit the kids to help you out! Don't forget to warm up your car this fall, too! Check out our Fall Car Care pages from Velde Ford Pekin! 

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Who is Velde Ford?

PEKIN, Ill., – Who is Velde Ford? Let us tell you. For nearly 60 years, Velde Ford in Pekin, Illinois has been committed to bringing our community and neighbors the most extraordinary car dealership experience imaginable. We've undergone many changes throughout the years but one thing always seems to remain the same: we're family.

If we've learned one thing over all this time, it's that we are nothing without our team members and community. We're so much more than just the shiny cars you see on the lot. We're one big team made up of technicians, clean up crew, new care prep members, sales people, office administrators, and anything in between! We would be no where without our loyal guests and we would like to extend an invitation to all of you. We want to invite you to join our family. Turn to us when you need someone you can count on. We lean on each other, and we want you to lean on us, too.

Who is Velde Ford?

Watch Our Video: One Team, One Family


We know that the car business has a lot of turnover, sometimes this makes our industry seem untrustworthy. But not at Velde Ford. Our staff is full of people who love what they do. We truly believe that our service and sales team will provide you with the best experience you can imagine, and we want you to come see what it's like to be taken care of at Velde Ford!

So, who is Velde Ford? We're family, plain and simple! To get an even better idea of who we are and what we value, take a look at our Who is Velde Ford page at VeldeFordPekin.com. Here you'll find a few videos that we think really paint a picture of the experience we're trying to create for our guests. We hope to see you soon!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Everyone is Buzzing About Ford's Rouge Complex Guests

PEKIN, Ill., – Everyone is buzzing about Ford's Rouge Complex guests. They're not your typical business partners or future employees. Honeybees have been on the decline for the past 30 years and have recently been labeled as endangered. As part of Ford's environmental initiative, Ford employee Mary Mason has accepted the role of resident bee keeper.

Everyone is Buzzing About Ford's Rouge Complex Guests

Mason cares for 80,000 honeybees that are responsible for pollinating the crab apple trees at the complex. She checks on them during her lunch breaks, and even on the weekends to make sure they're active. She says she cares for them like she would her pets. 

"They’re really unselfish,” said Mason. “They do everything to preserve the hive, sacrificing themselves to make sure their hive continues for the next generation of bees. I think it’s just a beautiful thing.”



The honeybee population is extremely sensitive to pesticides, and have been impacted by colony collapse disorder, parasites, and pathogens over the past three decades. Bees are an important aspect of agriculture in the United States, as they're responsible for the pollination of crops. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, managed honeybee colonies add at least $15 billion to the agriculture industry annually. 

Everyone is Buzzing About Ford's Rouge Complex Guests

In addition to the bees at the Rouge plant, Ford assisted in the rescue and removal of thousands of honeybees at the Ohio Assembly plant in Avon Lake, and at the old St. Thomas Assembly Plant in Canada. 

Everyone is buzzing about Ford's Rouge Complex guests! Honeybees are such an important part of our ecosystem, we're so proud to support Ford and their environmental initiatives! We want to say a big thank you to Mary Mason for caring for Ford's honeybees like family! At Velde Ford in Pekin, we want you to feel like you're in the family when you stop by our dealership or service center! Check out our latest video "Who is Velde Ford?" on Facebook or Youtube!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Spooky Halloween Activities to Try at Home

PEKIN, Ill., – With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get the kids involved in some fun, spooky Halloween activities to try at home! These activities are perfect for children of all ages, and incorporate a number of sensory and science-based experiments. Some of them are so cool, mom and dad will be glad they got to try them, too!

1. Boo Bubbles

Spooky Halloween Activities to Try at Home
These giant dry ice bubbles are a fun, mind-boggling experiment that can be performed fairly easily right at home!

2. Dancing Gummy Worms

Spooky Halloween Activities to Try at Home
This simple trick uses baking soda and vinegar to bring your gummy candies to life before your eyes!

3. Spider Web Water Color

Spooky Halloween Activities to Try at Home
Use light colored crayons or pastels to draw spooky spider webs. Have the kids paint over them with dark water color paint for this fun effect.


Spooky Halloween Activities to Try at Home
It only takes a few ingredients to create this sensory experience. Kids will love the goop, and you'll love how simple it is to create!

5. Apple Stamp Pumpkins

Spooky Halloween Activities to Try at Home
Simply cut an apple in half to make the perfect pumpkin shaped stamp! Decorate your jack-o-lanterns with more paint after they've dried!

6. Fizzy Jack-O-Lanterns

Spooky Halloween Activities to Try at Home
Use baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap for this dramatic fizzy pumpkin. Save this one for a nice day, you might want to try it outside since it can be a little messy.

Test out these spooky Halloween activities to try at home! They're guaranteed to keep the kids entertained! Sensory based science experiments and crafts are a great learning opportunity for children! Use the magic surrounding Halloween to spend some fun time together!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Fall Car Care at Velde Ford Pekin

PEKIN, Ill., – Fall is creeping up on us and that means chillier temperatures are just around the corner! We want you to be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at you by keeping up with your vehicle maintenance. We've compiled a few webpages for Fall Car Care at Velde Ford Pekin and included the maintenance services that we suggest you take care of before the weather gets cold. We included things such as belt and hose vehicle maintenance, windshield care, vehicle heating and ventilation system service, weather strip replacement, and how to create an emergency vehicle kit! We want to make sure you're always staying safe out on the road! Arrive safely to your destination by checking out all of our Fall Car Care pages:

Fall Car Care at Velde Ford Pekin

Belts & Hoses: On this page we discuss the different types of belts and hoses that can be found inside your vehicle. We talk about what each one does to keep your car running and how often they need to be serviced. We also mention signs that your belts or hoses need to be replaced such as squeaking noises and visible fluid leaks. We want to keep your car running efficiently so be sure to follow our tips for belt and hose vehicle maintenance for Fall Car Care.

Windshield Care: Here we talk about ways your windshield can become damaged and how to avoid chips and cracks in your glass. We discuss why your windshield is important to the structural integrity of your vehicle and why it's necessary to fix damages in your vehicle's glass as soon as you can. Specifically, how cracks and chips can become larger during cooler seasons and why you should have them fixed during your Fall Car Care!

Vehicle Heating & Ventilation: On the vehicle heating and ventilation page, we mention the reasons your heating and ventilation system is important to your vehicle. We talk about the different components of the system and how you can tell if you might have a problem. Your heating and ventilation system is important to take care of during Fall Car Care because it keeps you warm in your vehicle, but it also helps your engine run properly!

Vehicle Weather Strips: On the weather strip replacement page, we tell you all about the different weather strips and seals on you vehicle and where they're located. Vehicle Weather strips do more than seal out the elements, they secure vehicle components in place while you're driving! Read this page for help deciding if your weather strips need to be replaced or repaired for Fall Car Care!

Emergency Vehicle Kit: An emergency vehicle kit is great to have in all types of weather! On this page we have compiled a list of items to have in your car at all times, like jumper cables and a flashlight. We also included a list of cold weather items that you might need if you find yourself stranded in the snow! Check out our emergency vehicle kit page to get prepared during Fall Car Care!

Once you read through all of our Fall Car Care pages at Velde Ford Pekin, we think you'll see the importance of readying your vehicle for the cooler temperatures ahead! We'd love to help you with any maintenance service you may need for your belts and hoses, windshield care, heating and ventilation system, or weather strips, and we'd be happy to answer any questions about creating your own emergency car kit! Let us know if we can help by calling (888) 221-2804, or you can schedule an appointment on our website! You can also refer to our service FAQ page if you have any additional questions!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!


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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

PEKIN, Ill. –– In light of the year's most colorful season, we took to Pinterest to find some ways to bring autumn into the kitchen. It's no secret that just about everything contains apples or pumpkins this time of year, but what most people don't realize is there are tons of ways to alter recipes to make them healthier! You can have skinny eats and indulgent treats. We thought we'd save you some time by creating a list of scrumptious fall-inspired recipes to try this season
Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

Scrumptious Fall-Inspired Recipes to Try This Season

Do you have any other scrumptious fall-inspired recipes we should try this season? Share them with us by commenting below! Also, don't forget to head to our Pinterest page here for more fall-spiration! While you're browsing for fall recipes, head over to our Youtube and check out our latest video to see what Velde Ford is really about! We don't think you'll be disappointed!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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