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Columbia ParCar Arizona Offers Safe and
Comfortable Eco-Friendly Vehicles
By Pamela Holechek©
There are many ways to contend with
the ups and downs of automotive fuel
costs, one of which is to not drive at all.
But a more sensible, ecological solution
that can keep you on the road is found
at a factory-direct golf car dealership in
Sun City West.
Columbia ParCar Arizona is part of
the family-owned Nordic Group of Companies Ltd., headquartered in Wisconsin. The company continually strives for
cutting-edge technology in its Americanmade vehicles.
A visit to the Columbia ParCar sales
and service center, a 20,000-squarefoot building located near the Safeway
in the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center at 13525 W. Camino Del Sol, will
have one believing it still is possible to
drive and save. At the Columbia ParCar
Arizona showroom, customers may inspect the many electric-powered golf
cars available for sale, verifying their
innovative, safety-first features. Then,
for complete assurance, one may take
a free test drive to fully experience why
these cars are distinctive.
“We are electric-car experts, and we
solve a need for the retiree lifestyle,”
says Caleb Amundson, vehicle solutions
manager at Columbia ParCar Arizona.
“We put together vehicles, not just on
a custom-style basis, but on a solutions
basis.”
“Whether the purpose is golfing,
driving in the community, going to
the grocery store, or going to friends’
houses, these activities are for extensive, community-type use of the car,”
he continues. “We offer models that
extend beyond the prototypical vehicle
that is out there. Our product line dates
to 1946, making Columbia ParCar the
most experienced manufacturer in the
industry.”
Amundson notes that industry standards for Columbia electric cars, as
compared to its competitors, are impressive. “Our vehicles are constructed
with a solid-steel frame that boasts a
lifetime warranty,” he explains. “Parts on
the vehicle are protected for five years
and labor is covered for three years.”
Columbia ParCar vehicles have the
most robust drive motor, which makes
for a more comfortable drive in hot or
Columbia ParCar Arizona Service Manager Albert Tiffany (left) and Caleb Amundson, vehicle solutions manager,
stand inside the company’s sales and service center, located at 13525 W. Camino Del Sol in Sun City West.
harsh climate conditions, says Amundson. “The Columbia power-control system is the most efficient on the market,
allowing for a more usable range on a
single charge,” he adds. “From a reliable
40 miles to as much as 80 miles, the vehicle’s overall design delivers a comfortable, ergonomic, long-range ride.”
Columbia ParCar electric cars have
an on-board charger, which allows the
vehicle to consume less energy when
charging. To engage the inventive builtin charger, just connect the advanced
Columbia charging batteries’ 110/240
VAC system to the nearest electrical
outlet. “Wattage use is similar to leaving
a lamp turned on between six and 12
hours,” says Amundson. “Thus, the cost
of charging the vehicle is two cents per
mile on average, whereas a gas-powered golf car averages approximately five
to seven cents per mile.”
Columbia ParCar Vehicles also possess an intelligent, energy-recovery braking system. Amundson explains that the
recovered energy is recycled back into
the batteries when the car is in operation.
Columbia ParCar vehicles come with
13-inch steel-belted street tires that offer
a two-inch lift, making them especially
visible in traffic. Street-legal cars come
equipped with seat belts, yet many automotive parts and accessories can be
added, including heaters, air conditioning, audio system, sliding seats, fitted
storage, and other custom detailing.
Every Columbia ParCar electric vehicle is built to meet applicable federal
regulations, as well as to meet or exceed
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards, says Amundson.
“The most applauded feature on these
vehicles is their environmental footprint,
which produces zero emissions,” he
adds.
Columbia ParCar Arizona is a full-service dealer. The on-site service and repair department is backed by 25 years of
experience from Service Manager Albert
Tiffany, who says technicians will deliver
superior care to Columbia ParCar vehicles, as well as most other makes and
models of golf cars.
Columbia ParCar Arizona also stocks
more than 25,000 parts and accessories, with ordering capability for most
other makes and models.
In the new-car division, customers
may choose from 20 vehicle colors to
match custom-upholstery choices. Preowned golf cars are also available.
Columbia also has a commercial division which provides vehicles for parks,
military bases, warehouses and municipalities. Columbia provides and services
vehicles for nearby Luke Air Force Base.
Columbia ParCar Arizona recently
opened a mobile service department,
geared toward customers who aren’t
able to drive to the company’s sales and
service center. “For this type of service,
one of our technicians will drive out to
the customer’s car, often performing
the six-month recommended service,
or whatever attention is needed, so that
the customer can continue driving their
vehicle,” says Amundson.
The Columbia ParCar team also provides customers with valuable educational assistance for their vehicles. For
details, call 623-974-4584 or visit www.
columbiaparcaraz.com.
The Columbia ParCar Arizona sales
and service center in Sun City West,
is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. The sales department is
also open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.