After 45 years of doing business in Kent, Bowen Scarff Ford has opened the first new car dealership in the city of Covington. The dealership held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 16.

Bowen Scarff Ford of Covington is a satellite of the main store on Central Avenue North in Kent. The Covington satellite offers sales of new Ford cars and trucks, used vehicle sales, Ford service and maintenance, Ford warranty repairs, Ford parts sales and basic maintenance and repair services on all makes and models. The new Covington Dealership employs about 20 people and has already sold over 200 new and used vehicles since opening its doors in July. It is located on the West side of Highway 18 at the corner of Covington Way and 272nd Street.

* For information, call (253) 630-7500; fax (253) 981-6300; visit mikescarff@bowenscarff.-comor e-mail www.bowen-scarff.com.