Archive for 'Krapohl Ford & Lincoln Service' Category
Service trainee overcomes hardships, envisions bright future Brenden Smiley doesn’t just work on cars — they have given him a new outlook on life. Brenden, 32, joined the U.S. Marines after high school, leaving his hometown of Detroit to travel to Okinawa, Japan, where he completed basic training and remained stationed for two years. He […]
Hoist system handles service trucks and other large vehicles with no problem A new hoist system makes working on large vehicles easier and safer for Krapohl Ford & Lincoln service technicians. Four blue lifts, each standing more than 7 feet high, make up the CL Challenger Lifts system. The units are wireless, so there are […]
Not long ago, we found a 20-year-old newspaper in a file cabinet with a full-page advertisement that named every Krapohl Ford & Lincoln employee, thanking them for earning numerous People’s Choice Awards. Honors from customers are the highest compliments we receive. The same goes for constructive criticism, which helps us see ourselves in a different […]
Automotive students enjoy close-up look at career opportunities Ray Garver was back on the service floor Tuesday in an old Krapohl Ford & Lincoln work uniform. The master technician retired in April after working more than 40 years for Krapohl. He returned for an opportunity to pass on his passion for the automotive world to […]
As longtime assistant sales manager, Bob took on all challenges For more than 20 years, Bob Yost was an assistant sales manager for Krapohl Ford & Lincoln. He supervised the sales team, appraised trade-ins, approved deals on vehicles, collaborated with the service department for the inspection of used cars and, of course, provided quality service […]
Retirees play key role for Krapohl Ford & Lincoln by moving vehicles across state Larry Theisen was a salesman at Krapohl Ford & Lincoln for 32 years. Now retired, he regularly shows up at the dealership to travel the state and deliver cars with a group of fellow retirees. Most of the drivers used to […]
Award-winning Service Tech also gives back to community Ray Garver always was interested in cars, engines and anything mechanical. He soaked up anything about the automotive industry as a high school student, and then he went to Ferris State University for a two-year automotive program. Garver’s father did business with Krapohl Ford & Lincoln […]
A friend to customers and co-workers retires after 20 years with Krapohl Thirty-six years working in the automotive industry are coming to an end this week for Kim Laurenz. The start of his career began with Ford Motor Co., and for the last 20 years he’s been a Service Advisor at Krapohl — a Ford […]
Dealership up to 904 solar panels after system expansion The first 576 solar panels installed at Krapohl Ford & Lincoln went on the roof of the main sales and service building in 2017. Mark Smith, co-owner and general manager of the dealership, noticed an immediate difference in the electric bills. “We saved about $25,000 a […]
We work hard every day. The goal isn’t to win awards, yet it’s time to cheer a bit when you are honored for 22 consecutive years with the People’s Choice Award for the best dealership in the area. The same goes when you’re recognized for having the best service department for 18 consecutive years. The […]
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