Koch Ford Lincoln Blog

When I bought my first car, one thing I vividly remember my dad telling me was to always take it into a dealership to get it serviced. Being a fairly clueless new car owner, I took his advice as “father knows best” and have always taken Ginger to the local dealership (which has changed over the years due to my penchant for moving from city to city) for oil changes, new tires and service. After buying a new vehicle, some people choose to shop around for their service centre, either to get a better price, to find one closer to home or work, or because they’ve heard good reviews on service. Pe...

After spending the summer on road trips, camping or even just chauffeuring your kids around, your car could probably use a little TLC. We've curated some ways to help get that car clutter under control. Remember, clutter isn't just unsightly, it can also be dangerous. A wayward tissue box can become a projectile in an accident, and rooting around for your cell phone charger while driving can lead to dangerous distractions. 1. Use a cereal bin as a garbage can  Keeping a bag in the car to collect garbage is all well and good, but if I had a dollar for every time it was knocked over and garba...

Check out these beautiful mid-century concept cars from Ford and Lincoln. The 1950s were the height of design, luxury and innovation, and cars certainly reflected that.

Are you an Edmonton business owner looking to add your fleet of company vehicles, but are having problems finding a good deal? The Fleet department at Koch Ford Lincoln is feeling the heat, and you can benefit!

When you're driving on a day like today in Edmonton, when hard rain is pounding at your windshield, having wiper blades in good working order is important. Wiper blades that are streaking, squeaking, scratching, cracked, skipping or just aren't up to snuff should be replaced. Wiper blades wear not only from use, but from sunlight and the cold. For the best results, wiper blades should be replaced every six to 12 months. Sunlight hardens the rubber, meaning it won't follow the curvature of the windshield, while cold weather makes the rubber brittle and prone to cracks.  As the blades age, t...

Koch's Extended Family is an ongoing feature from the Koch Auto Group putting the most important people into the spotlight: our customers. Koch Ford Lincoln was proud to welcome DK Ford's first ever customer Carol and her husband Lou Soucy back into our showroom for her newest vehicle this week. Carol (centre) and Lou Soucy (far left) stand with their family and friends as they welcome a new car into their life.[/caption] Carol bought her Silver Topaz from the Koch brothers in 1993, right before they officially opened DK Ford in Leduc, one of the three members of the Koch Auto Group. The ca...

Looking to escape the city and hit the wide open road this summer? Whether you drive a hatchback, sedan, SUV or truck, taking a little time to pack smart and be prepared means less headaches and more fun on the road ahead.   8. Map out route (and alternates)  Getting there is half the fun, and the most important thing about a road trip is making sure you have a safe route to your destination. Make sure you check the road conditions in the days leading up to your trip (for home and destination location), and plan out alternate routes in case you get detoured around an accident or constructio...

We here at Koch Ford Lincoln are very excited to offer our customers a way to give back to our local community every time they come in and visit our service department. After your service visit, Ford Canada may send you a customer survey. If you fill out and return this survey to Ford, Koch will donate $20 to one of the following charities of your choice: Canadian Cancer Society, Hope Haven Women's Shelter, United Way or Stollery Children's Hospital. Once we get a word back from Ford that a survey has been completed, our service department will contact you to ask which charity you want us ...

Like many of the thousands of commuters in Edmonton, I drive the busy Whitemud East to work every day. Almost daily there is a fair share of dodging, braking and frustration that accompany my commute. Today, I found the weather to be less than helpful and the traffic moving at a slower pace than normal for the road conditions.  As I approached the stretch before Terwilliger and 50st, I found myself caught in the normal grid lock that seems to dwell in that corner, but today I was in the wrong lane and needed over to the right to continue on the Whitemud to my destination. Turning my signal ...