Meet Dominic Arena, Sales and Leasing Consultant

People who work at Ruge’s will tell you that it’s the kind of place where everyone feels like family. And for some, that is a literal statement - because colleagues ARE family! Among the group who share this professional path with relatives: Dominic Arena. The son of Ruge’s Subaru Business Manager Paul Arena, Dominic is our newest salesperson at Ford.
 

We caught up with Dominic to learn more about his journey. Here are some highlights of our interview:

Dominic, tell us about your upbringing.
 

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The 2023 Ford Escape Is the Ultimate Daily Driver

A blue 2023 Ford Escape is shown from the front while driving on a winding forest road.
Having an SUV as your daily driver can come with a lot of benefits. You’ll have plenty of room for groceries, you’ll have room to carpool when needed, and you'll have the ability to hook up a smaller trailer or boat to bring with you on your weekend adventures. If you need something that can do it all, you need to look for a Ford Escape for sale. With an SUV like the 2023 Ford Escape, you can easily transition from your daily 9-5 commute to a weekend hobbyist without breaking a sweat.

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The 2023 Ford Explorer Is a Comfort and Convenience King

A red 2023 Ford Explorer ST for sale is shown parked in a driveway.
You can’t get much better than a Ford, especially when you want to enjoy a comfortable ride and unmatched dependability driving you forward. Midsize SUVs have been increasing in popularity due to the fact that they’re able to handle more people and all of the travel belongings accompanying you on your journey, and the Ford Explorer is one of the best around. If you’re looking for a Ford Explorer for sale, you’ll want to visit us here at Ruge’s Ford, with an inventory of Explorer models that can’t be rivaled and a team ready…

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Rob Milkovich, Parts Director

This month, we are pleased to showcase our Parts Director: Rob Milkovich!

With nearly four decades of experience, the Dutchess County native’s first job was working at a local Exxon. That sparked a passion for all things automotive. After pumping gas and washing windows, Rob began working at a local parts supply store as a delivery person, before shifting to a role as a counter person. Within a few years, he had an opportunity to move to a G.M. dealership parts department, and eventually became a Parts Manager there...

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How Does a Trade-in Work?

A salesman is shown standing in a dealership after looking at a car's trade-in value.

A car trade-in involves transferring your ownership of your existing vehicle to a dealership in exchange for one from the same dealership. For example, you are currently driving a 2018 Ford F-150. You love your truck, but it's starting to get up there in mileage. You need your truck to get around every week for your job while spending time driving around time with your family. You see an ad from our dealership for a new 2023 Ford F-150. So, you stop in, hoping to find out the car trade-in value for your current F-150 truck.

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