Conventional Hybrids (CH) vehicles like the Ford Fusion Hybrid SE, combine both a gasoline engine with an electric motor. While these vehicles have an electric motor and battery, they can’t be plugged in and recharged. Instead their batteries are charged from capturing energy when braking, using regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity. This energy […]
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December Employee Spotlight
This December we shine our Zarowny Motor’s staff spotlight on Charlie Cheshire. Charlie is a more recent addition to the Zarowny team, and he has proven himself to be an integral member of the Parts Department. Charlie has just completed his 3rd year Apprenticeship and is now certified as a Red Seal Journeyman Automotive Parts Technician. How long have you worked […]
November Employee Spotlight
This November we shine our Zarowny Motor’s staff spotlight on Monique Prochera. Monique is the friendly face you see at our reception desk and the director of all inquiries. This takes great juggling skills, as well as smooth people skills. A great fit for the warm personality that Monique brings to this position. How long have you worked at Zarowny Motors? 8 years What is […]
April Employee Spotlight
This April we shine our Zarowny Motor’s staff spotlight on John Chamberland, our accessories guru in the Parts Department. How long have you worked at Zarowny Motors? 2 years What is your position at Zarowny Motors? Parts Front Counter and Accessory Champion Share your family situation? Been married since August, 2013 and expecting our first child. What are your community interests/involvement? I volunteer at the […]
Pothole Season is Back
Spring’s warm weather brings trips to the greenhouse and to home improvement stores but be aware that with each trip you will be forced to navigate countless potholes and broken pavement revealed by the warmer weather. Streets in St. Paul are, thankfully, much more manageable for town maintenance to repair (although the road to the recycling center […]
March Employee Spotlight
This March we shine our Zarowny Motor’s staff spotlight on Bob Deacon, our shuttle-driver, who always wears a smile. How long have you worked at Zarowny Motors? About 2 years What is your position at Zarowny Motors? Shuttle Driver Share your family situation? Recently retired, and with wife, Shirley, moved to St. Paul. What are your community interests/involvement? We enjoy the numerous recreational opportunities in town. […]
Ford’s New Pro Trailer Backup Assist
We recently tested the New Pro Trailer Backup Assist option in a new 2016 F150. The system requires some setup with trailer measurements and camera calibration input. But you are able to store this information and the measurements for additional trailers and simply select the correct trailer’s info based on which one you are pulling. Once selected, the […]
Buying Additional Warranties
Zarowny Motors offers customers additional warranties through Ford Canada, called Ford Protect. Because these are Ford Warranties, customers benefit with Genuine Ford Parts and Service. Coverage can also include 24 hr. roadside assistance. Ford Canada provides a suggested retail price for the warranties but leaves the final price up to each dealership. It would be […]
Buying a New Vehicle? Educate yourself on the contract fees and the fine print.
A standard sales agreement for a new vehicle has a few government and industry fees. These include: Tire Fee – a provincial recycling fee currently set at $4/tire AMVIC Fee – stands for Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council Fee currently set at $6.25 GST – Federal tax currently at 5% PPSA Fee – is Personal […]
F-150 Raptor
I saw this post on the Ford Canada Blog and thought it was a cool truck. Ford is running it in the Desert Off-Road Racing series in the US. Here, in NE Alberta we don’t have the desert but we do have a number of Mud Bog competitions. I wonder how this F-150 Raptor would do? Here is the article by […]