Staycation (a portmanteau of “stay” and “vacation”) is defined by Wikipedia as a period in which an individual or family stays home and participates in leisure activities within driving distance, sleeping in their own beds at night. Here in the Lakeland, there are many festivals, museums, beaches and parks that would make an ideal staycation destination for individuals […]
50th Anniversary of Le Mans
Here is a great tidbit for car history buffs. June marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 Le Mans 24-hour car race in which Ford achieved a historical 1-2-3 finish. A recent article in Road and Track offers a great summary of the 1966 event: Le Mans, the first time an American car manufacturer won the […]
The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford is a museum and innovation centre, located in Dearborn, Michigan, showcases over 300 years of history, and 26 million artifacts. The Henry Ford is a great family attraction that provides a historical look at Ford’s culture, multiple inventions, historical innovators and the can-do spirit. There is a re-creation of a 19th century town call Greenfield Village. It is […]
Best Canadian Road Trips
Your summer plans may include a road trip to a family reunion or wedding, but you may also have time this summer to squeeze in a scenic drive along one of Canada’s top road trip picks by Zoomer Media. Let’s enjoy our own backyard this summer and celebrate all that Canada has to offer. 7 […]
Surviving a Family Road Trip
Summer vacation is here and what better time to take a family road trip. Preparations for the trip can be overwhelming with children, tweens and teenagers, but following this list will help you. Activities – colouring sheets, markers, sketch book, electronic games (headsets needed), movies, audio books, knitting crafts, loom bracelets, new music downloads, books and magazine, camera […]
June Employee Spotlight
This June we shine our Zarowny Motor’s staff spotlight on Sandra Womacks. Sandra is always smiling and cheerful and she clearly enjoys her work as a Service Advisor at Zarowny’s. How long have you worked at Zarowny Motors? 16 months What is your position at Zarowny Motors? Service Advisor Share your family situation? Born and raised in Heinsberg, been […]
A Windshield Full of Bugs
Driving.ca posted this helpful article in 2014 and since bugs continue to make a huge mess on windshields, their tips still apply in 2016. “While most of us know that there are two driving seasons in Canada, winter and construction, in reality there’s a third: bug season. It’s as if those dastardly little multi-legged critters actually conspire […]
Programming Your Garage Door Opener
The following is a video by Ford Canada helping Ford owners set their existing garage door opener to the vehicle’s provided system. I have had my Flex for almost 5 years and have never done this, you?
Summer Road Trip $$ Saving Tips
Planning a summer road trip? Lots of Albertans take to the open roads over summer break and fuel consumption and prices at the pump are a concern. We found great fuel saving tips to share on our Zarowny Motors blog. Here are a few summer road trip $$ saving tips from the website autofocus.com. Avoid Speeding – a […]
Check your Tire Pressure
The change of season means swapping the winter tires for summer tires. This is also a good time to check tire pressure for optimum fuel economy and vehicle performance. I went to Kal-Tire to get share some of their tire pressure tips for Zarowny Motors friends. Here is what they have to say: “We hear from […]