PineRidge Ford Blog

For truck lovers, protecting your truck from general wear and tear is key to ensuring it lasts for the long haul. Truck bed liners are the perfect solution. Using a truck bed liner can prevent most dents and scratches on your truck bed. If you're considering taking the extra step to preserve you...

It’s another beautiful day around Meadow Lake, and you find yourself cruising down Highway 55, as usual, on your way to work. All of a sudden, from the depths of your dashboard, comes a driver’s most dreaded nemesis – a warning light! What does it mean? Is a tire about to burst? Is...

As North America’s best-selling pickup truck year over year, the Ford F-150 remains unmatched depsite the array of competitors that arise in its segment. With formidable engine options, outstanding hauling and towing capabilities, and innovative tech and safety advancements, it may be hard to ...

For those seeking a timeless Ford truck with an unmistakable "built Ford tough" attitude, the Tremor is the perfect choice. With powerful, best-in-class engines, unmatched towing capabilities, and advanced off-road potential, not to mention innovative tech and safety features, the F-150 Tr...

With back-to-school season in full swing, students all over Western Saskatchewan are embarking on new beginnings. And whether you’re attending North West College in Meadow Lake, Great Plains College in Kindersley or the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, by now, you might be seeing the i...

Here at PineRidge Ford, we make our customers our number one priority. We always value and appreciate your feedback to let us know not only how great we're doing but in what ways we can improve. No one’s opinion matters more to us than the good people of Meadow Lake and the community we&rs...

Ford is a well-known automobile brand that has been producing cars for over a century. With a wide range of models to choose from, it can be challenging to select the right car for you and your family. This is why at PineRidge Ford, we thought it would be useful to put together a brief article on ch...

Whether you want to upgrade your current ride or have recently got your driver's licence and first vehicle, there's nothing more exciting than getting a new car. As you look for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) at your local dealerships, one of the most enticing options you may encounter is th...

The new Ford F-350 Super Duty for 2023 has a luxurious interior that you may customize, depending on your needs. You can choose from different dashboard touchscreen trims and sizes and even choose different furnishing options for each trim. It also has new colour options for the interior and exteri...

With the spring season just around the corner, we know many of you can’t wait to load up your ride and head out to your favourite Saskatchewan lake for a much-needed fishing trip. And having a capable vehicle to get you there is essential. Here at PineRidge Ford, we like to think of Ford truck...

Here at PineRidge, we know that buying a pre-owned vehicle can sometimes feel like diving into the unknown. With some of our customers travelling up to 400 km from all across Saskatchewan to visit our dealership, our team wants to take that feeling away for good. Buying used is perfect for drivers l...

For those looking for a classic Ford truck with just a hair more of that “built Ford tough” attitude than can be found in the regular F-150, the Tremor is your ideal vehicle. Packed with powerful, best-in-class engine options, unbeatable towing capabilities, innovative off-roading potent...

In the automotive industry, towing capacity is a measure of a vehicle's ability to tow a trailer or other types of load. The towing capacity of a vehicle is determined by its engine size, transmission type, and axle ratio. Towing capacity is important to consider if you plan on using your vehic...

Many people put in a lot of work during the week and play hard on the weekends. That usually means you need a car capable of pulling that little boat or those jet skis. Thankfully, the 2022 Ford Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly outfitted. This blog post will offer a closer look at th...

2022 saw the release of several new vehicles from Ford, including the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, the all-new Maverick compact pickup, and the Bronco Raptor performance off-roader. These new additions come hot on the heels of last year's releases of the Bronco SUV, the smaller Bronco Sport ...

Much can be said about the quality of Ford vehicles. Besides all the innovative features and mileage that one may experience from them, they are undoubtedly one of the most well-recognized brands of cars worldwide. Of course, as with all types of vehicles, Ford cars also need your utmost attention w...

When shopping around for a vehicle, buying brand-new can come with numerous benefits and may seem like the obvious route. However, more and more individuals in Meadow Lake are beginning to see the benefit of buying preowned, especially if you’ve got your eye on a Ford. The Ford name is synonym...

Buying a car can be a somewhat tedious yet rewarding experience. Indeed, you’ll need to put in a lot of time and effort in order to find the right car that meets your specific needs. If you’re currently looking for a new Ford, why not consider all your options? While purchasing a second...

At PineRidge Ford, we’re all about giving back to our community. After all, our team consists of proud members of the Meadow Lake community. That’s why each year we hold our popular 50/50 Winner’s Choice Promotion! How does the promotion work? During the past 3 months, we set asid...

After 25 years out of the game, the Ford Bronco is back and ready for adventure. But after such a long hiatus, both true-blue and brand-new Bronco fans have lingering questions about the newest iteration of this iconic SUV. Today on the PineRidge Ford blog, we’re answering your top Ford Bronco...

The Ford F-350 is widely known as one of the mightiest Super Duty trucks from the Ford F-series. With impressive power, best-in-class towing, and payload capabilities, not to mention enhanced and innovative tech and safety features, it's hard not to give the F-350 a double take in your sear...

The Ford F-150 has been North America’s best-selling pickup truck for a whopping 30 years. It feels good to be king! Although it remains one of the most well-known and well-recognized trucks on the road, many potential, and even current, F-150 owners have questions about this legendary pickup....

We’re just going to come out and say it: the new Ford Bronco is hands down the best off-roader SUV on the market. Yep, we went there! Even when pitted against its biggest competitors in the segment - we’re looking at you, Wrangler - the new Bronco comes out on top across the board, inclu...

PineRidge Ford’s famous 50/50 Winner’s Choice Promotion has come to an end, and folks from Cole Bay, Rapid View, Meadow Lake and all across Northern Saskatchewan showed up in droves to help make our 2020 grand prize a whopping $11,500.00 - our biggest jackpot ever! We would like to ta...

We’re halfway through our Winner’s Choice 50/50 Promotion, Meadow Lake, and things are looking good! Need a quick refresher on how our most popular annual promotion works? It’s simple: when you buy any new or used car, truck, SUV or crossover from PineRidge Ford, we’ll donate...

One of our most popular promotions is back, and we’re confident that 2020 will yield our biggest cash prize ever! Folks from Meadow Lake love our 50/50 Winner’s Choice promotion because it’s an opportunity to win a huge cash prize plus give back to our community by making a donatio...

We know that you’ve got a lot on your plate, Meadow Lake, and we are constantly finding ways to make life easier for our community members across Northern Saskatchewan. That’s why PineRidge Ford is happy to introduce our newest development: Quick Service! This brand-new, 20-minute vehicl...

I talk a lot about car deals. In fact, I have often said that life is a “car deal”. I say that because a car deal or vehicle deal is mostly about choice, and of course life is mostly about choice. We are faced with many choices when it comes to buying a vehicle and much like life the opt...

The love affair with the automobile is alive and well. We love our vehicles and we depend on them as an important part of our lives. In fact, the number one reason that anyone buys a vehicle is because they like the style of it. There are certainly other reasons why we buy vehicles, but one that rea...

“If you are anything like us, you are probably exhausted from Covid-19.” - Kirt Prete, Dealer Principal at PineRidge Ford   The global pandemic has taken its toll on communities across the world, and we have felt many of the effects of the Covid-19 crisis right here in Northern S...

In a city like Meadow Lake where folks need a pickup that can work hard and play even harder, it’s no wonder that the Ford F-150 is one of the most popular trucks on the road! One of the biggest benefits of the F-150 is that it offers more model options and features than any other truck on the...

Here at PineRidge Ford, we truly value your time and your money. We know that you don’t just throw your cash around without first and foremost comparing vehicle prices, value and potential savings. That’s why when you buy a Ford car, truck, crossover or SUV with PineRidge Ford, we put mo...

Here at PineRidge Ford, we have always been incredibly proud to be members of the Meadow Lake community. From helping folks get behind the wheel of affordable and dependable Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, to offering financial support for all members of the community, including students and those with ...

When it comes to choosing the best family-friendly SUV for life in Saskatchewan, you would be hard-pressed to find a better option than the Ford Escape! The already best-selling Escape has been fully redesigned for 2020 to integrate all of Ford’s best tech, safety and convenience features, mak...

Ford has always been a leader in innovation, having created some of the most popular cars, trucks and SUVs in automotive history. To ring in the new decade, Ford engineers set out to deliver the most advanced vehicles on the road; using new frame materials, safety and performance technology, eco-con...

Here at PineRidge Ford, we know that Ford vehicles are the best on the road! From best-in-class trucks like the F-150 to unparalleled classics like the Mustang, Ford has a long and successful history of creating some of the most iconic and best-selling vehicles on the market. In the newly released m...

No matter how great your Ford vehicle is, it’s not going to get very far without four dependable tires! Your tires are the only contact points between your car and the road, which makes them one of the most important parts of your car, truck or SUV. But how do you choose the right tires for yo...

At PineRidge Ford, we’ve been on a mission to prove the worthiness of the long-awaited Ranger against the top names in the mid-sized pickup market. In our last two face-offs, Ranger outshone formidable opponents like Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, and now it’s time for the ultimate battl...

PineRidge Ford is on a mission -- we want to know once and for all how the 2019 Ford Ranger stacks up against the competition. To crown the king, we’re pitting this capable pickup against some of the biggest names in truck-dom (including Chevy Colorado and longstanding medium truck champ, Toyo...

In the world of versatile vehicles, it’s hard to beat a mid-size truck. They're easy to maneuver, handy in all situations and tough as nails. But how do you pick which moderate monster is most worthy? Join us as PineRidge Ford faces off two of the biggest medium-duty names in the pickup wo...

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, the trusted oil change is one of the most well-known and “actually completed” services out there. With the addition of vehicle technology, synthetic oils, and unique vehicle systems, there’s never been a time that’s been more importa...

More Ways to Win Big with PineRidge With our Hawaii promotion coming to a close, you’re probably wondering "What’s next for PineRidge Ford?" We’re known for our incredible promotions, spoiling drivers from Tumor Lake all the way to Saskatoon with huge incentives. Startin...

Make the Most Out of the Warm SK Months As Canadians living in the prairies, we make the most of the summer season. Kick your warm-weather excursions up a notch with the help of Ford F-150 -- North America’s number one pickup. Curious as to why this truck always takes the cake compared to the...

Equip Your Family with the Ultimate Summer Vehicle It’s official -- SUVs are the ride of summer. Just think about it for a moment; does your family like to go bike riding when those warmer months hit? How about camping? Or, perhaps boating is more your style. Whatever your clan’s favour...

We Make it Worth Your While When you live in Saskatchewan, you get used to travelling all over in search of great deals. At PineRidge Ford, we make it easy for our customers to find exactly what they need with a straightforward system that takes the guesswork out of buying quality used cars. How do...

Anyone who lives in Saskatchewan knows that nothing is ever close by. This is never truer than when you’re shopping for a new (or used) vehicle. At PineRidge Ford, our goal is to make your efforts worthwhile, which is why we are unrolling a new and exciting program at our dealership! An onli...

Leasing isn’t something that every vehicle buyer is familiar with, and that’s okay! When it comes to financing and leasing, nobody does it better than Ford. Why? Because we have unique programs for leasing, as well as incredible lease rates to make getting into your next F-150 or Escape ...

You might have seen the announcement that our owner and general manager, Kirt Prete, is in the doghouse. He’s almost literally in the doghouse (but he has a nice backyard) because he forgot about the dealership’s anniversary! To show his remorse, we’re offering up 25 trips to Hawai...

There’s nothing like the back to school season for new beginnings, ideal habits, big dreams, and tons of options for every accessory under the sun. We want to make this exciting time as stress-free as possible, so we’ve done the hard work for you. Here at PineRidge Ford, we’ve roun...

Last year, we hosted our first Winner’s Choice 50/50 promotion. We had such a positive response from our community and enjoyed it so much that we decided to make it an annual event! We’re in the midst of the second annual Winner’s Choice 50/50 and we wanted to share just why the pr...

Built for your safety, convenience and comfort, Ford has developed and installed top of the line features into each of their vehicles. But just like a new phone, it takes some time to fully understand how each one works. Some choose to learn by doing, but for those of you who would rather learn by w...

A new (or new-to-you) car, truck or SUV is a big purchase. It’s likely one of the more expensive decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. To ensure you get the best bang for your buck, a test drive of any vehicle, new or pre-owned is needed. From form to comfort, dashboard layout to power...

Summer isn’t over. Even as the days get shorter and the mercury begins to dip. There is still plenty of time left on the calendar to get out and explore the province of Saskatchewan and the beautiful landscapes. Fall is the time for the golden sunsets, fall colours and the rich bounty of farme...

When we start getting ready for summer in Saskatchewan, we mean business. Nobody has longer or colder winters than we do (or at least that’s how it feels), and we wait all too patiently for the roads to clear off. Now that it’s here, get ready to hit the road in style. Here’s how ...

As Saskatchewan’s home for tough Ford trucks, we know how passionate Ford fans can be. Whether it’s bragging about how the latest F-150 trumps the Silverado or bragging about being the best-selling truck in North America, Ford fans have gusto. What do you get the Ford fan that seems to h...

As the leading domestic brand in the country, we see a lot of families come through our doors. We know that each family has unique needs when it comes to their vehicles, and that’s why we always make sure to compare our customers’ needs to our lineup. One of the latest comparison questio...

We know that, as a car dealership (or should we say truck dealership), it seems like there’s always something special going on. While that’s true, we really mean it here at PineRidge Ford. Right now, our spin to win event is on and you can win serious prizes like a trip to Las Vegas or p...

That’s right folks, the big event is here! While we did manage to keep this promotion hush hush for a while, we’re ready to share the news (and the prizes) with the fine folks of Meadow Lake, and throughout Saskatchewan. Here’s what you need to know. The Best Prizes in Saskatchewa...

The world is full of loyalty programs. We sign up for them every day, we use them at checkouts and sometimes, we forget about them. We expect them in the grocery checkout but Ford has taken things to the next level, and we can say with confidence that this is one won’t be forgotten. The Ford O...

There’s no denying it, the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 GMC Sierra are two popular pickups. They’re both capable full-size trucks, but when they go head-to-head it’s easy to see why the F-150 is simply a better truck and worthy of the legendary F-150 name.   Here’s why...

It’s true, 2017 is coming to an end, but there’s no need to fret. Here at PineRidge Ford, we had a fantastic 365 days and before we move into the New Year, let’s take a minute and look back at just how awesome of the year 2017 really was. 50/50 Contest For anyone who has been ...

Made you look. That should have been the slogan for the Ford F-150. From its smooth yet rugged appearance to the pure power under the hood, there are plenty of reasons this work beast tops the charts as Canada’s highest selling (and most drooled over) pickup truck.   But let’s be...

Winter in Saskatchewan is never easy. We're used to it, though, and can’t just hide indoors for the next few months waiting for the snow to melt. Nope, we all lead busy lives and there is plenty to do. If you’re driving a Ford vehicle, however, there are a few accessories available t...

The RAM 1500 is one of many pickup trucks available to consumers and tries to compete with the legendary Ford F-150. Unfortunately for the RAM, with an updated exterior, new engine and transmission options, and a host of new standard safety features, the 2018 Ford F-150 just can’t be beaten....

When you’re thinking about buying a used vehicle there are going to be all sorts of questions bouncing around in your head. We’re here to give you informative answers because we know how daunting it can be if you haven’t purchased a used vehicle before. You can say we’re expe...

Halloween is fun for everyone, but it’s really an occasion for the kids to let loose. It’s a night when children of all ages dress up in their favourite costumes and run around the streets of Meadow Lake hunting for candy. With our little bundles of joy out trick-or-treating, it’s ...

Ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce you to the 2018 Ford Edge. While the Escape and Explorer get all the attention, the Ford Edge flies under the radar and just may be the best-kept secret in the Ford lineup. The Edge is a mature, stylish, and spacious crossover SUV (CUV) that is a joy to drive. ...

It’s always an exciting time when Ford releases a new truck. We’re happy to say the 2018 Ford F-150 has shown its face, and it is awesome. Major automotive publications have come out with their initial reviews and they are glowing. Check out what the big publications are saying then com...

  Summer is just coming to an end and no one wants to admit it, but we have some harsh news for you: winter driving conditions will be there before you know it. Let’s face it, we live in the Saskatchewan, and that means snow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures often start showing their faces...

Not everyone is a seasoned mechanic or technician, so it’s not surprising a lot of people get nervous when they have concerns about their vehicle. We want to make sure you’re driving a safe, reliable vehicle, so if you ever have a maintenance or repair question, we’re happy to answ...

Buying a pre-owned vehicle can be a really smart move. If you find the right car, truck, van, or SUV, you can save a lot of money by getting a gently used vehicle. Before you buy a vehicle, however, we’re sure you have a lot of questions going through your head. You’re not alone, most ca...

It’s easy to miss important news during the summer. Vacations, family barbecues, and all the other fun that goes on during the summer months can distract you from other less important things. This summer, however, you may have missed some important info about the long rumoured Ford Bronco come...

All vehicles will need to be maintained or repaired at some point or another, but for many people the idea of bringing their car, truck, van, or SUV into a service centre is scary. We want you to be comfortable and confident when you service your vehicle with PineRidge Ford so we compiled and answer...

Open and honest, that’s what we’re all about here at PineRidge Ford. In fact, our slogan (No Smoke. No Mirrors.) speaks to the way we do business. So, you know we’re serious when we say that we couldn’t do it without you - our friends and neighbours all around the Meadow Lake...

Canada is officially 150-years-old and Canadians from across the country are celebrating all year-long. When you’re a proud Ford dealership like PineRidge Ford, it’s only natural to connect Canada’s birthday with the legendary F-150 pickup.   It’s more than just a fun...

Hmmm, if only there were a province in Canada with a lot of long roads. If we only knew of a region that has long hot summers ideal for having fun in a small, performance car. Well, folks, Saskatchewan is that province and the hot hatchback you want to be driving in and around Meadow Lake is the 201...

Summers in Saskatchewan can be beautiful and they can be hot. Our province receives the most sunshine of any province or territory in Canada and the average temperature in July hovers in the mid-30s. The last thing you need when you’re driving on the highway in your pickup is for your air cond...

The Ford F-150 is a staple in Canadian driveways everywhere.   Built tough from high-strength military-grade aluminum alloy, and loaded with the best safety features in its class, this full-size pickup truck is perfect for life in the Prairies.   The Ford F-series has been around sinc...