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Extreme cold: protect your vehicle
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As temperatures plunge, drivers reminded to protect vehicles in extreme cold As temperatures plunge, drivers are being reminded that winter weather doesn’t just test people, it puts serious strain on vehicles too. “When cars are sitting outside overnight, they’re pretty stiff in the morning, they are designed to withstand these temperatures, but it’s pretty tough on cars at these temperatures.”...

60 Years of Ford F-Series in Canada and in Our Communities
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About Violette Ford – Grand Falls & Violette Motors – Edmundston Celebrating 60 Years of Ford F-Series in Canada and in Our Communities Some vehicles become more than machines.
They become part of our lives, our work, and our memories. For more than 60 years, the Ford F-Series has been Canada’s best-selling truck, trusted by generations of drivers from coast to coast. Across farms, construction...

60+ Years Driving Forward
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60+ Years of Driving Forward: A Tribute to Our Team, Our Legacy, and Our Community As we celebrate 60-plus years of service here at Violette Motors, it’s impossible not to reflect on the remarkable journey that brought us to this milestone. This isn’t just a story of buildings, vehicles, and decades—it's a story of people. It’s the story of every team member who greeted customers with a smile,...

7 Habits for a Healthier Ford Diesel
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Think Your Ford Diesel Is Bulletproof? Think Again. We’ve watched Ford diesels—6.0s, 6.4s, 6.7 Power Strokes grenade themselves under 150,000 km. Not because they were “bad engines.” Because the owner was doing a handful of totally normal driving habits that quietly shave years off the engine, turbo, injectors, DPF, and fuel system. We’ve seen trucks hit 800,000 km on original major components…...

5 Daily Habits for your Ford’s 10-Speed
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5 Daily Habits Destroying your Ford’s 10-Speed (and the Simple Fixes That Save You Thousands) You paid a premium for a Ford F-150, Ranger, or Explorer because of the legendary 10-speed transmission. It’s marketed as the peak of modern engineering: lightning-fast shifts, serious towing capability, and better fuel economy than what came before. Some dealerships are packed with trucks needing...

7 Questions Before Buying a Car
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7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Car What to know before you head to a dealership, and what to ask once you’re there. With the average new car selling for more than $50,000 for the first time ever, according to Kelley Blue Book, finding the right car and then negotiating the best price can be a whirlwind experience. “It’s more important than ever to do your homework before purchasing a car...

How to Wash Your Car
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How to Wash Your Car Do-it-yourself car wash tips and advice for when you want help scrubbing For many vehicle owners, washing a car by hand is a therapeutic act as beneficial for the person’s state of mind as for the vehicle’s appearance. That’s good, because frequent washing is also the best way to maintain a new-car finish and detect blemishes and other potential issues, such as rust or...