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	<title>Nanaimo, BC Dealership Blog &#187; Specials</title>
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		<title>Get Prepared Today for Snow Tomorrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Ann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While we all think we can drive better in the snow than the next guy, it may be time to pop in to the dealership and get prepared for the snow that&#8217;s on the way! Chains and snow tires will help (we have both in stock 250-758-7742). We also carry salt for your walk ways [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While we all think we can drive better in the snow than the next guy, it may be time to pop in to the <a href="http://stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com">dealership</a> and get prepared for the snow that&#8217;s on the way!</p>
<p>Chains and <a href="http://stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/NanaimoTires.php">snow tires</a> will help (we have both in stock 250-758-7742). We also carry salt for your walk ways and stairs, winter windshield washer fluid, and every kind of windshield wiper needed. Drive safe <a href="http://stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com">Nanaimo</a>.</p>
<p><iframe width="767" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r6zlkP8thkk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
PS. Chains will only work if you put them on the driving tires. Front Wheel Drive cars, like the Toyota Camry in the video, does not get chains on the rear tires!</p>
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		<title>QR Codes on our New Ford Focus Outside!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Ann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ford]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had been considering and researching QR Codes and their uses since February. We hit up our local Twitter followers for some feedback way back then, and the feedback was find the value for the consumer, then try it! So here we are a few months later giving it our “go”. Have you ever scanned [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We had been considering and researching QR Codes and their <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/FordandLincoln/status/40926842575785984">uses since February</a>. We hit up our <a href="http://Twitter.com/FordandLincoln">local Twitter</a> followers for some feedback way back then, and the feedback was find the value for the consumer, then try it!</p>
<p>So here we are a few months later giving it our “go”.</p>
<p><strong>Have you ever scanned a QR Code?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/SMFhallow"><img src="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/nanaimo/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/qr-0111-1024x480.jpg" alt="QR Code Directions Scan the code to see our awesome Halloween Video" title="QR Code Directions Scan the code to see our awesome Halloween Video" class="full" /></a></p>
<p>People browse inventory here at the dealership at times we are not here, Sundays or evenings after we’ve left. While we love the visits and are pleased you&#8217;ve thought of us when you had a minute; we can certainly see that standing around outside a dealership all alone searching for information on your phone could be kind of a bust.<br />
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We want consumers not to miss any of the unique advantages of our Ford products. Most of our scanned codes would direct you to a short (15-30 Seconds) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POxsJFbKnVA">YouTube video</a> describing the feature (here&#8217;s the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cga_NxN8mFg">2012 Taurus keyless trunk</a>) and what it does! Other codes share our <a href="http://bit.ly/RateFord">third party dealership reviews</a> or a direct link to that vehicle online, or even other inventory like the vehicle you are looking at. All the codes are labeled so that you have a general idea what you&#8217;re scanning!</p>
<p><strong>We are still figuring out what information you, our browsing guests, want. <br />Do you have suggestions?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/nanaimo/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/qr-009.jpg"><img src="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/nanaimo/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/qr-009-1024x768.jpg" alt="QR Codes on the Ford Focus" title="QR Codes on the Ford Focus" class="post" /></a>The QR Code is our attempt to minimize the effort and time required to search and find information on a phone…especially considering the buttons on the blackberry and the sometimes tricky screen keyboards on the Androids and iPhones!</p>
<p>We did advertise, including a QR Code, for the first time in June. In our future we can see QR Codes helping you quickly find more information, pictures or video about a specific vehicle, or even book an appointment for the advertised service special. All quickly and on the go!</p>
<p>Other places that have QR Codes in use regularly in <a href="http://stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com">Nanaimo</a> are the VIU Library, Garage Clothing, and even The Source has tried using QR Codes in their ads.</p>
<p>Let us know if you like the idea of QR Codes, what you&#8217;d like to see the codes give you and if you&#8217;ve ever scanned a QR Code!</p>
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		<title>Tires at 99¢ Over Invoice Cost</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:09:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Ann</dc:creator>
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		<title>Senior&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Ann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Complimentary breakfast or lunch at Carol’s Cozy Café, located at Steve Marshall Ford, for seniors 55 or older, with every service appointment on the last Tuesday of every month. Call for details and to book your appointment: 250.758.7311 or 888.571.0953]]></description>
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<p>Complimentary breakfast or lunch at Carol’s Cozy Café, located at Steve Marshall Ford, for seniors 55 or older, with every service appointment on the last Tuesday of every month.</p>
<p>Call for details and to book your appointment: 250.758.7311 or 888.571.0953</p>
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		<title>Ford Introduces the BEST Automotive Batteries Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Ann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No other competitor can equal this offer! 100 months, unlimited mileage, warranty Free Replacement for the first 36 months The BEST Automotive Batteries Available State of the art technology enhances battery longevity and reduces charging time! Original equipment premium quality replacement! In addition, should the battery fail: You will receive FREE towing and labor for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right;" title="Ford Battery, best in the industry" src="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/nanaimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/batterypic.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3 style="font-size: 150%;">No other competitor can equal this offer!</h3>
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<li>100 months, unlimited mileage, warranty</li>
<li>Free Replacement for the first 36 months</li>
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<h3>The BEST Automotive Batteries Available</h3>
<ul>
<li>State of the art technology enhances battery longevity and reduces charging time!</li>
<li>Original equipment premium quality replacement!</li>
<li>In addition, should the battery fail:<br />
<strong>You will receive FREE towing and labor for the FULL 100 months!</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>This truly is an amazing industry leading warranty!<br />
Why are we so confident?</h3>
<ul>
<li>WE have the absolute best service department and,</li>
<li>We are about to prove it with this offer.</li>
<li>Put our installation team to the test for 100 months, unlimited mileage!</li>
<li>Start your <a href="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/NanaimoBattery.php">order online!</a></li>
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<p>This offer is only good for the first 100 installations or an anticipated 15 days!  That’s it……no fine print, no fancy this or that…just a <a href="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/NanaimoBattery.php">great offer</a> for those …….who get it!</p>
<h3>Starts June 15….ends June 30!<a href="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/NanaimoBattery.php"> Start your order online</a>!</h3>
<p><strong>Plus, the very first person to take advantage of this great battery deal will receive 50% off a Complete Detail from <a href="http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/autosmile.php">Autosmile</a></strong><strong>!</strong></p>
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