Check suspension and wheel alignment. Winter can be unfriendly to shocks and struts. Having an inspection to determine wear or leaks, as well as having your wheels properly aligned after tough weather conditions, can help lead you in a safe direction. Spring cleaning includes air filters. Your car has a number of filters that should […]
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2018 Expedition Makes Towing a Breeze
This is a perfect time to research the best towing vehicle option for your trailer that can also give your family a comfortable and roomy ride. A really good option by Ford is the 2018 Expedition. This SUV easily accommodates 8 people and its 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine combines with the new, class-exclusive 10-speed transmission to make […]
Motor Trend Truck of the Year
A big shout out to the 2017 Ford F150 Super Duty was given by Motor Trend. Here’s what they have to say: Ford Super Duty is the 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year
Brave the Cold
The 2017 Ford Escape comes with some pretty cool features to help owners battle the cold Alberta winters. Here is a video from Ford Canada highlighting these features.
Commercial Vehicle Inspections
Changes to Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle inspection criteria are now in effect, and Zarowny Motors Service Department adheres to these inspection changes. These changes are Alberta’s adoption of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 2014 National Safety Code Standard 11, Part B (NSC 11B). The purpose of the NSC 11B is to establish mechanical vehicle […]
Aftermarket Parts
When the integrity of aftermarket structural parts became a topic of discussion in the industry, Ford was prompted to conduct its own performance testing. Aftermarket refers to replacement parts that are not made by the original equipment manufacturer. The specific structural parts covered in the study were: Bumper reinforcement beams Bumper brackets Radiator Supports Bumper Absorbers […]
Undisputed Champion
On November 14, 2016, Motor Trend announced its truck of the year. Here is the article from www.media.ford.com Los Angeles, Nov. 14, 2016 – The all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty – the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever – has won the 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year title – the first time the Super Duty […]
Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter
It is the time of year again when we clean out the garden, switch out our summer clothes for winter clothes and put away the patio furniture. This is also the time to prepare our vehicles for winter driving months. The following is a helpful checklist from CAA. Although some of the items on the checklist can […]
Automotive Color Trends
According to research conducted by PPG, while nearly 60 percent of consumers identified color as a major factor in their vehicle-buying decisions, automakers continue to sell a vast majority of cars (nearly 75 percent) in conservative colors such as white, black, gray and silver. In North America, white remains most popular (23 percent), followed by black […]
Tire Treads
The safe stopping distance of your vehicle is directly related to your tire tread depth. Tread depth is a vertical measurement between the top of the tread rubber to the bottom of the tire’s deepest grooves. Tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. New tires on new cars measure 10/32 inches to 11/32 […]