Koch Ford Lincoln Blog

Electric cars (EVs or electric vehicles) come in different types for different usage scenarios, like short local trips, or long daily commutes. Understanding the differences will allow you to make the choice best suited for your lifestyle. Hybrid – No plug, just impressive efficiency. It is powered by gas or battery (or a combination thereof). The battery is only charged internally. Hybrid cars have two sources of power that work together – a gas engine and a battery-driven electric motor. The hybrids automatically switch between gas and electric mode (or both) to power the vehicle as need...

An out-of-alignment car is a common result of everyday driving, but what does that really mean? The term alignment doesn't really refer to your car's wheels, instead it refers to the suspension. As part of normal driving, parts of your car's suspension may become worn, and springs can become stretched out. Even a small accident or bumping a curb can disrupt your suspension, knocking some of the highly calibrated components off-kilter, making your wheels sit at improper angles. An alignment restores these angles to their correct measurements, making sure that your wheels sit straight. The f...

At Koch Ford Lincoln we enjoy hearing stories about our customers and their favorite car experiences. Today we spoke with Mei who bubbles over with enthusiasm with her 2013 Escape Titanium.  She speaks glowingly of her baby (she has a total of three babies – her Escape, her dog and her boyfriend).  Although she refused to rank them, she described them as having three “#1A” babies! Mei loves the way her SUV handles – the AWD is one feature she would never do without. She has never had an issue with traction, losing control or getting stuck, which were problems she faced previously with her ...

The new Ford F-150 is a game changer, and could significantly alter the way trucks are manufactured. 2015 ushers in the era of premium metals in trucks, as Ford is now exclusively using aluminum in the body of its best-selling F-150 pickup (available at Koch Ford Lincoln.) Until recently, aluminum bodied panels have only been common in luxury vehicles; the use of aluminum in F-150, marks it as the first in its class. What is so great about aluminum and why the change? The answer is higher performance! The use of aluminum drops the weight by 700 pounds, increasing the F-150’s fuel efficiency...

This past weekend the Koch Auto Group held its annual staff appreciation night. Employees were treated to a fantastic dinner (provided by the always wonderful Derrick Golf & Winter Club), various prize giveaways and a night of dancing. Below are some photos from the event! A trip to Las Vegas was also given away! The winner of that just happened to be... While the Koch Auto Group is a great place to work, the Koch's really do their best to treat you as more than an employee. It's truly a pleasure for all of us to take part in building the best-run dealerships in the province, so here's ...

While driving safety is important year-round, there are extra precautions to take with winter driving - one of them being making sure you have a good set of winter tires. If you don't have winter tires: Although winter tires may be a large initial investment, it certainly is worth every penny. Using your all-season tires year round can wear them out; not to mention the fact that getting into an accident can be much costlier than winter tires. Once the temperature outside hits 7 degrees Celsius or below, even if there isn't snow on the ground yet, your all-seasons tires begin to harden - dec...

There is much more to servicing a modern vehicle than simply giving it a "grease and oil change". It is important that you have your vehicle inspected regularly to ensure all parts are in working order and your vehicle performs in top condition. This is especially true now with the more sophisticated systems we have; we must give our vehicles the attention it needs. Although many may see routine maintenance as an undesirable and high expense, getting a thorough inspection by a certified mechanic will ensure your safety on the road, pre-warn you to potentially major problems that would cost ...

Should you buy new or used? Both have their advantages and disadvantages but which one is the right choice for you? If you have the mentality that new is always better or used is always better, push those thoughts aside for a couple of minutes and read below. There are a lot of things to factor in when making this decision and there is no right or wrong answer. The better choice changes depending on your financial situation, wants and needs, time and patience to research, knowledge of cars, tolerance for repairs, and even timing of purchase. Weighing the pros and cons of each will help you ...

Lincoln's newest product, the 2015 MKC was unveiled in our showroom last night during an exclusive "Lincoln Reveal Night". Special invited guests had the opportunity for an advanced look at the new, small crossover, which is aimed to put Lincoln back into the luxury market. There were about 90 guests in attendance who enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks, while getting up-close and personal with the vehicle and were also invited to place orders for the first batch of MKC's to arrive in June. All of us here at Koch are very excited about this product! We received some great feedback from our gu...