Safety – Ewing VinFast of Plano

June 15, 2025June 24, 2025

What To Include In A DIY Emergency Kit

No matter how prepared you are in life, something can always go wrong when you least expect it, especially when driving on the open road. Your level of preparedness can make a difference in a rough situation. That’s why Ewing VinFast of Plano has compiled a list of a few must-haves for a DIY emergency kit to keep in your VinFast.

VinFast Roadside Assistance

Every VinFast VF8 and VF9 customer has access to 24/7, 365 roadside assistance that is available to you anywhere. If you have a flat tire, a dead 12-volt battery, or are stranded in any other way, the roadside assistance crew can help you. However, what happens when you are in a desolate area? They’re on their way, but it will be a while. That’s where having an emergency kit ready to go can save you time, money, and frustration.

What is Usually in an Emergency Kit?

There is no shortage of pre-built emergency kits that you can easily pick up from places like Amazon, Walmart, or Harbor Freight. Most simple kits go for $20 and will include some gloves, jumper cables, a flashlight, and maybe some adhesive bandages. You can also buy a kit that’s $50 or more that’ll have all those things, plus a tire inflator, a tire repair kit, a complete first aid kit, and some reflective triangles, among other things.

Your Lifestyle Will Dictate Your Kit’s Needs

Let’s say you have a VF8 and enjoy going camping. In that case, you may want to include a few things in your emergency kit that you wouldn’t normally use if you’re stranded on the highway. Things like water, non-perishable snacks like nuts, popcorn, jerky, dried fruit, and the like would be some extras you might want to add to your DIY emergency kit. If you live in a colder climate, having a blanket of some sort would be beneficial. If you live in a hotter climate, you’d want to have sunscreen and bug repellent on hand instead.

Can I Build My Own Emergency Kit?

Deciding to go your own way and put together a kit that better reflects your needs is always a wise choice. While building your own kit will probably run you closer to $100 or $200, it could genuinely be a lifesaver. You can go to Harbor Freight and get an 11, 12, or 15-inch tool bag for $10 or less, or if you’ve purchased a drill from a well-known tool brand, you may already have a bag you can utilize for your car. Using an old backpack or small duffel bag is also a great option to save on cost. Here are the main things you should have in your emergency kit: jumper cables; flashlights and headlamp; road flares or reflective triangles; proper first aid kit with scissors, gauze, bandages, and medications; good tire repair kit; tire inflator that plugs into a 12v socket; tire sealant; and a portable jump starter that you can charge in your car and use to jumpstart a dead 12v battery.

Wait, Can I Jump-Start the Main Battery?

No. Keep in mind, when we say jumper cables or a portable jump starter, we are specifically talking about for use with your car’s 12-volt battery, not the main battery that provides propulsion and driving power to your car. All vehicles need a standard 12-volt battery that runs simple things in your car, such as lights, air conditioning, etc.

What Type of Jumper Cables Should I Get?

Most emergency kits will come with jumper cables that are usually 8 or 10 feet long, but we recommend looking at a set that is at least 12 feet long. While there are rules on the gauge of the jumper cables you should buy when it comes to different-sized engines in gas or diesel vehicles, those don’t really apply the same way to an EV. However, because you’ll be jumping your battery off a non-EV, it’s best to carry a set of 4-gauge jumper cables; this way, they’ll work well with any engine size.

What Jump Starter Should I Buy?

Portable jump starters have become all the rage, which has led to a rash of mediocre products. There are some notable and more reliable brands like Noco, GooLoo, and a few others. A popular YouTube channel called Project Farm has done a couple of reviews on popular and well-priced portable jump starters. The owner and face of the channel does not take sponsorship money, so all the reviews are honest. Some jump starter brands offer all-in-one jumpers with tire inflators and device chargers. Most can be plugged into 12V sockets or USB ports in the car to charge.

Should I Buy Any Special Tools?

With regard to having an EV, since they are much less like gas-powered cars, it is probably best to leave any wrenching to experts in the service department at Ewing VinFast of Plano or the roadside assistance technicians.

Having Something for Just in Case Is Never a Bad Idea

Whether you buy a pre-made kit or assemble it piece by piece, it is better to have something than nothing. The last thing you want is to be stuck in the middle of nowhere or on a dark highway alone, waiting for help.

Why Choose Ewing VinFast

At Ewing VinFast of Plano, we have the best prices on dozens of new VinFast EVs and used cars. Our well-educated sales staff and finance department will happily assist you with your EV questions and needs. Our fantastic service department will ensure your vehicle stays in the best condition.

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May 20, 2025May 2, 2025

Why Are You More Relaxed Driving An EV In Rush Hour Traffic vs ICE Cars

Traffic is by far the most annoying and frustrating part of driving, especially when you’re just trying to get home from work at the end of a long day. While driving a car is freeing, especially with all the places you can go to so quickly and easily, being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic makes many people very angry and annoyed. People tend to report that driving a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE) makes them more irrational and angrier when stuck in traffic. However, people also report that they stay calmer and more composed when driving an EV like a VinFast. Why is that?

Different Factors in What Creates Noise When Driving a Car

Gas-powered cars are loud and noisy. Between the engine, exhaust, wind, road, and tire noise, driving a standard car in traffic can make people run hotter under the collar. On hot days, your air conditioning can run worse, and when sitting in traffic, you may not feel as cool and relaxed. On the other hand, though, multiple studies have shown that those who drive a VinFast or other EV experience less fatigue and anger when driving an EV thanks to its comfortable seats, quiet interior, and isolated feelings from the outside traffic noise and worries.

A Big Difference in Base Noise Levels

Because of the major differences in noise between an EV and an ICE car, people are at a calmer baseline. With a gas car, the base noise level is many decibels higher, meaning that you feel like you have an annoying tone stuck in your head.

The Sound System Can Be at A More Sensible Level

Another great reason EVs make you feel calmer while driving is that you don’t have to turn the sound system up as loud to drown out the other noises. Some cars have a natural bass-heavy drone, and turning up the radio can cut down on the sound but also start to give you a headache. Or, you can have that headache listening to the drone driving down the road. Take your pick. An EV is quieter; therefore, you don’t have to turn your music up as loudly to mask or knock out other annoying drones and tones.

EVs Are Engineered To be Quieter for A Reason

For all of the advances in automotive engineering, cars are meant to allow quite a bit of noise into the cabin for various reasons. Sometimes, if the car is sporty, drivers want to hear the engine and exhaust, which means the car needs less sound deadening. However, that also means you’ll hear more natural sounds coming from the road, such as tire and wind noise. Since an EV doesn’t have an engine, engineers do not want drivers to focus on the annoyances of hearing even more of the outside world, so extra sound deadening, thicker materials, more aerodynamic mirrors, and even quieter tires are designed and developed to decrease the base levels of outside noise.

Range Anxiety Is a Thing of the Past

Drivers used to feel more anxiety driving an EV because they were less confident in the range of the vehicle and having to find a charging station. Now, though, range anxiety isn’t experienced as much now that there are thousands more charging stations, and with the advances in battery tech, electric cars, like the VinFast VF8 and VF9, can drive farther than before.

It’s Time to Test Drive a VinFast

If you haven’t experienced how quiet a VinFast is while driving, then you really should take the time to come down to Ewing VinFast of Plano and take one of our vehicles for a spin. There is truly nothing like having a quiet car and being able to enjoy the drive. Also, buying or leasing a VinFast is one of the best financial decisions you can make, thanks to the 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty.

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May 5, 2025May 2, 2025

How To Keep Your Car Cool In The Summer

We here at Ewing VinFast of Plano don’t have to tell you that summer’s almost here. With daily temperatures already hitting the high 70s and low 80s, it’s only a matter of time before the blistering heat is here to torture us. Luckily, you can easily keep cool in the depressing heat of the summer with the VF8 and VF9 thanks to some helpful tips and tricks, as well as some great features to keep you and your pets from any heat-related issues.

Keep Your Range Up

First and foremost, always make sure to keep your battery between 20% and 80% of charge. Not only will that help keep the battery in your VinFast in tip-top shape, but it will also ensure that you aren’t worried about any range issues on hot days. Granted, EVs are actually very good in the heat and often provide excellent driving range.

Pet Mode

When your VinFast is parked, you can enable Pet Mode on the 15.6-inch infotainment screen if you are leaving your vehicle for a minute and have an animal in the vehicle. Not only will your car keep the interior at a constant, comfortable temperature for your pet(s) and your belongings, but it will also display a message on the touchscreen that lets people know that your loved one is safe, thanks to the vehicle being in Pet Mode.

Camp Mode

If you intend to sit outside while waiting for some friends, take a private phone call, or just watch a movie or TV show on Sony RIDEVU, you can turn on Camp Mode in your VF8 or VF9. This way, you can charge your devices, use the exterior and interior lights, and keep the cabin cool (or warm if you’re into that sort of thing) while you hang out and do your thing.

A Solar-Powered Car Exhaust Fans

If you are parking your car outside and need to leave it basking in the disappointing summer sun, you can always choose to buy some solar-powered car exhaust fans. One lesson our grandparents tried to teach us was to leave our windows cracked ever so slightly on a hot day to let some of the heat escape the car while it’s sitting still. But then you run the risk of inviting different critters and bugs that may be looking to beat the heat or create a nest. Instead, an exhaust fan hangs on your car window with it closed and creates a tight seal. There are little fans inside that run to try and suck hot air out and exhaust it from the exterior of the device that is pointed outside. These will run you about $20-$40 for anywhere from 1 to 3 fans and won’t use up any of your vehicle’s battery reserves since they are solar-powered.

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April 15, 2025April 22, 2025

Why a VF8 Is the Perfect Car for a College Student

Buying the right car for your college-bound kid seems like no big deal, right? Not so fast. Making sure that your child has a reliable set of wheels in case he or she needs to get some food, work a job, get medical assistance, go out on a date, and get home to you means that you should take this seriously. This is why the VinFast VF8 is the perfect college car for your first-time student.

Free Charging, Which Means No Gas

While some colleges don’t allow freshman students to park their cars on campus, there are plenty of colleges that do. And just because a school won’t allow freshman to park on campus doesn’t mean you can’t find off-campus parking. Many universities now have free Level 2 public chargers for students and faculty, which means your teenager does not have to worry about paying for gas in a VF8.

The Best Lease Pricing You’ll Find for a Luxury EV

The VinFast VF8 is also priced incredibly well, especially when it comes to leasing. Let’s say you take advantage of the VF8 Eco, the base trim level, which currently has a lease special of $0 down for $279 per month for 24 months. For $6,696, you can lease a brand new $50,000+ electric luxury SUV for your child that is amazingly safe and does not require gasoline, oil changes, or any major maintenance in that period. And when the two-year lease is up, just get another lease or buy your VF8.

The Best Warranty in the World

Why would you buy a car you just leased? The VinFast VF8 comes with a ten-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty as well as a ten-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. These warranties are better than any new car, gas or EV. This means that your now-used VF8 is still covered for a really long time and a lot of miles. Once your kid graduates, he or she will be walking out into the world with a reliable, still-under-factory warranty electric car that has 264 miles of range in the Eco trim.

Safety Comes First

Have we mentioned how safe the VF8 is? Unlike pretty much any EV, the VinFast VF8 comes standard with a Head-Up Display, allowing the driver to keep his or her eyes on the road, which is perfect for younger drivers. Each model also features Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Centering Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Door Opening Warning, Front Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Parking Assist, Rear Parking Assist, backup camera, Automatic High Beam, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera system. Oh, and the VF8 has 11 standard airbags, too.

The Time Is Now

What exactly are you waiting for? The VF8 is the absolute best car you can get for your student-to-be, and Ewing VinFast of Plano is the place to go to get your new car.

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April 5, 2025April 22, 2025

VinFast VF 9 Lease Adds Free $2,600 E-Bike Deal

The VinFast VF9 provides EV customers with one of the few true 3-row all-electric SUVs, an extremely great warranty, excellent lease pricing, and some of the best standard equipment on any new vehicle. Now, when leasing your VF9, you can also add a VinFast DrgnFly e-bike to your purchase and bring it with you on trips and vacations to use for quick trips.

A Truly Unique Lease Special

For just $599 per month for 24 months, you can lease a brand new VF9 and get the DrgnFly e-bike as part of a lease special. The VinFast DrgnFly features a 750-watt electric motor with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and has a top speed of 28 mph over 68 miles in Eco mode or 32 miles when ridden at full throttle. If you and your family tend to vacation around campgrounds or beach towns, this e-bike is the perfect way to add an extra mode of transportation when exploring, going to the store to get some snacks, or even just going to a local coffee shop.

An e-bike Like No Other

The DrgnFly comes with a 150-watt portable charger that can recharge the e-bike to full in just 4-6 hours. You can even remove the battery to charge it inside your work or anywhere while you’re on the go. This way, you don’t have to fear your e-bike being stolen while it’s charging.

A Better Way to Ride

VinFast says the e-bike weighs 50 lbs and is crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum with wide handlebars and 20×4-inch balloon tires for extra comfort and riding stability. The hydraulic disc brakes are meant to work great in all riding conditions, even when it’s raining, and the bike is equipped with front and rear LED lights and integrated reflectors. This means you don’t have to worry if you decide to ride at night. The DrgnFly also has a mode called Pedal-Assist, which allows you to pedal the e-bike while riding to get in a bit of a workout. VinFast offers the DrgnFly with a 2-year, unlimited-mile warranty.

Battery Pack and Performance

The 2025 VF9 is available in Eco or Plus trim levels and starts from around $71,000. Eco models have a driving range of 330 miles, and Plus models offer 291 miles. Both trims come standard with all-wheel drive and a 123-kWh battery pack that delivers 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. VinFast says the VF9, with its powerful battery, can get from 0-60 mph in just 6.5 seconds. The VF9 also comes standard with a Head-Up Display (HUD), something most EVs don’t even offer as an option. A HUD is a brilliant safety feature that allows drivers to keep their eyes on the road and still be able to see navigation information, range, music, and more.

Standard Sony RIDEVU

Unlike any other current EV on the road, the VF9 also offers Sony RIDEVU. Sony Pictures Entertainment and VinFast have partnered to bring RIDEVU to VinFast customers free of charge. RIDEVU brings 2000 Sony movies and TV shows to your VinFast for free. They can be watched on the in-car 15.6-inch infotainment display or on any device attached to the in-car WiFi. If you need to charge your device, VinFast added multiple USB-A ports and a 90-watt USB-C port to make sure everyone has the ability to stay charged and connected.

Excellent Safety

Safety is far and away the most important feature of any new car these days, and the VF9 doesn’t disappoint. With 11 airbags, along with Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Centering Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Door Opening Warning, Front Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Parking Assist, Rear Parking Assist, backup camera, Automatic High Beam, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera system, the driver and all occupants can feel safe knowing their VinFast has them protected.

The Best Warranty You’ll Ever Find

One big reason why buyers are switching to the VinFast VF8 and VF9 is the greatest vehicle warranty of any car in the world. Most EVs carry a five—or ten-year warranty for the car and battery system. All VinFast models offer as standard a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. Even if you lease the vehicle and decide to buy it after the lease is up, you will still have 8 years of warranty left. There is no other car company that does that.

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