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. You’ll need to know this to determine how much you can spend on your next truck from our dealership. This is crucial in helping you structure your deal.

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A white piggy bank is shown on the dashboard of a vehicle.

Selling your car can be an overwhelming experience, and selling online can be much more stressful. You may wonder, “Where am I going to sell my car and get what it’s worth?” How do you know selling your car online will go well? Who can you trust? Private sales can be dangerous, or it might lead to you not finding a buyer at all. Selling your car can be a huge waste of time and energy unless you know where to go for a good price and trustworthy people. This is why many people end up opting to sell their vehicles elsewhere. Do dealerships buy cars? Yes, they do! Ruge’s Ford is known for buying used vehicles, and we don’t require a trade-in to do so. We love buying from customers throughout the Rhinebeck area and will do our best to ensure you get a good price and that the experience is both pleasant and short.

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A woman is shown shaking hands with a salesman after selling her car.

Are you asking yourself, “Is it time to sell my car?” You may be ready to find a model better suited to your driving needs, or maybe you’ve just accepted a work-from-home position and no longer need your vehicle. No matter your situation, selling to Ruge’s Ford is the best decision you can make. We strive to keep our lot stocked with a versatile lineup of models that are in great condition, allowing our customers to find exactly what they’re looking for in our extensive inventory. If you’re wondering, “What do I need to do with my car before I sell it to Ruge’s?” Let our team help with some easy steps to ensure you get the most for your trusted traveler.

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A red 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is shown towing a camper on a dirt trail after visiting a Ford F-150 dealer.

Whether you need a pickup to get your job done, enjoy the weekend, or both, you’ve never had more options than you do for your next truck. As your Ford F-150 dealer, you know we love the F-150 that’s been America’s best selling truck for more than 40 years, but we’re also excited about everything that’s coming in the future. A big part of that is the all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning, designed to let you leave the gas pump behind and feel the incredible power of the auto industry’s future today.

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A white 2022 Ford Expedition XL STX is shown from the front after leaving a Red Hood Ford dealer.

Choosing a family vehicle means something different for every family. Whether you’re looking for three rows of space to handle more people, bookbags, sports gear, strollers, and more, or you’re on the hunt for a capable traveler to take your family to new places to explore, it takes the right vehicle to get you there. That’s why Ford offers a wide array of options geared toward today’s busy families. For New York residents looking for a Red Hook Ford dealer, look no further than Ruge’s Ford, located conveniently in Rhinebeck. We offer an extensive selection of family-friendly vehicles that is sure to meet the needs of you and your loved ones. When you need a vehicle tailored to busy and growing families, Ford has you covered, and when it comes to family-friend Ford vehicles, we have a few favorites in mind.

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A red 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor Lariat is shown driving through mud after leaving a New Paltz Ford dealer.

Ford constantly amazes us, and it’s no secret that the automaker has had a few tricks up its sleeves in recent years, especially with the launch of the thrilling Tremor models. Not only is one of America’s best-selling pickup trucks for the past 45+ years in its arsenal, but now you’re able to arm this truck with some of the most astonishing capabilities imaginable. Here at Ruge’s Ford, we’re the top New Paltz Ford dealer, and when it comes to the Tremor lineup, you may have some questions about what it adds to your ride and what to expect. That’s why we’re answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Tremor package/trims, so you can see just how extraordinary this option is and how your ride will be forever changed.

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A close up shows the grille on a red 2022 Ford Edge ST.

What’s the reason behind your search for a Poughkeepsie Ford dealer? So many customers come to us looking for a versatile SUV that balances power with efficiency, comfort with convenience, and luxury with affordability. While these demands may seem out of reach, Ford proves otherwise with best-selling SUVs like the Edge.

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A blue 2022 Ford Maverick is shown parked at night.

Here at Ruge’s Ford, we have people come to us all the time asking about Ford’s lineup, especially the sizes of trucks we offer. In recent years, we only had a midsize and full-size option, but now Ford has a small truck available in the 2022 Ford Maverick. As your Kingston Ford dealer, we are incredibly pleased to be able to offer the Maverick and the rest of the Ford lineup to our customers. No matter what you are looking for in your next pickup (or what size), we will do everything we can to make sure you drive away in the perfect truck.

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A silver 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is shown with the front storage open after leaving a Rhinebeck Ford dealer.

It’s the talk of the automotive town; it’s on the lips of every major truck enthusiast out there, and it’s coming soon to a Rhinebeck Ford dealer near you. What are we talking about? The Ford F-150 Lightning, of course. It’s a complete departure from what most people have come to expect from Ford’s highly popular light-duty pickup line. For the very first time ever, the F-150 is being turned into an all-electric vehicle, and that in itself poses some exciting times ahead for truck drivers.

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A black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited is shown driving on an open road.

If you’re looking for a workhorse of a truck with lots of grit, capability, and longevity, then you need a truck with the experience to back itself up. Firmly rooted as one of America’s automotive pioneers, Ford Motor Company has the experience to back itself up, and they have the trucks to keep drivers coming back. Because of the years behind the brand, you don’t need to buy a brand new vehicle to be driving well with Ford; a brief stroll through a used Ford dealership will have you seeing automotive excellence throughout the years gone by. So, if you’re trying to buy a top-notch truck while saving some dough, we’re going to take a look at the Ford truck lineup in the pre-owned department.

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