Koch Ford Lincoln Blog

It can happen to anyone. You’re driving along, on the way to work on a sunny September morning and BAM - you’re blind. As fall hits, the sun starts to rise later and later, still creeping over the horizon while people are making their way to work. Some areas may be worse than others; while downtown buildings can block the sun, the open highway has little to no shields. It’s also a problem in the spring, when daylight saving time hits and we all get up and leave an hour earlier during sun rise. It’s not just annoying, it’s dangerous. An Edmonton woman was killed in 2011 when an Edmonton Tran...

  Family, friends, loyal customers and dignitaries gathered September 17 to help celebrate the grand re-opening of Koch Ford Lincoln in south Edmonton. The second and third generation of Kochs unveil Koch Ford Lincoln's new logo during their grand re-opening on September 17.[/caption] A mainstay of south Edmonton for over 45 years, Koch Ford Lincoln’s grand re-opening was a chance to show off a new showroom and service area, as well as celebrate the Koch family’s long history of dedication to the community. Owners Dave, Duane and Rick Koch were proud to have Ford of Canada President and CEO...

Koch Ford Lincoln has been a mainstay of south Edmonton for over 48 years, and remains a business that prides itself on treating each and every customer like family.   Our dealership's story began in 1965, when brothers Murray, Les and Loris learned that Ford was interested in opening a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Edmonton. The boys approached their uncle Frank, who had just retired, for some start-up cash and the dealership emerged from a former garage on 103 Street (Calgary Trail) and 57 Avenue.   In 1968, the Koch Lincoln-Mercury dealership was booming and warranted a move to our curre...

By Ford Canada Personality type is an essential part of the decision-making process; by understanding personality and how it works, companies can help consumers make better, more satisfying decisions. Ford has worked with CPP, publisher of the Myers-Briggs personality assessment, to explore the intersection of personality and Ford vehicles. The exercise, the first of its kind, kicked off in June at Go Further with Ford, the automaker’s annual trend conference, where consumer and lifestyle media came together to explore the intersection of car choice and personality type. “What Ford and CPP ...

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...