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The Responsible Parenting Responsible Relationship Awards

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Leif Johnson is partnering with The Responsible Parenting Responsible Relationship Awards to give away a car! But what is The Responsible Relationship Awards, you may ask? According to the Child Inc. website, “The Responsible Parenting Responsible Relationship Awards is a project of Child Inc. in which members of the local community including businesses, faith-based, civic and neighborhood groups, recognize and reward parents for their commitment to responsible parenting and responsible relationships. Parents are recognized for their effort in raising their children responsibly, taking an active role in their child’s early education, and working towards strengthening their relationships.” 300+ businesses and individuals in and around the Austin area are taking part in the Responsible Parenting and Responsible Relationships., and Leif is one of them! We will be announcing the winner of the car to applicants on November 20th at the Key Ceremony, where we give them a large cardboard key with their name on it; On December 17th the car will be given away, complete with a choir, guest speaker and all techs who were involved in gift donations! We would love …

Leif Johnson Halloween Potluck

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We had a great time over at Leif Johnson last week celebrating Halloween with a delicious potluck! Everyone brought a little something to make for a feast that was equal parts yummy AND spooky. Check out the pictures to see what we mean!: Sofia looking pleased with her strawberry cream cheese cupcake! Tony, Sofia and Susan cheesin’ for the camera!  Miranda, getting ready to eat her treats! Jamie is very giddy about her cupcake! Chad, caught in the act (of eating) Shay and Betty, ready to eat! Tom Bob, Sonya and Susan, preparing to chow down on some delicious homemade pork tacos! Misty and Wesley, piling their plates up with spooktacular goodies! James is ready to dig in! And let’s not forget all of this amazing food!!! We definitely had a blast eating and celebrating! Come see us at Leif Johnson to join in on our daily fun!

Leif Johnson Ford Customer Letter

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 A recent customer of Leif Johnson was so pleased with his experience that he wrote us a three page letter of satisfaction! We’d love to share that letter to show y’all what the Leif Johnson experience is all about! “Dear Ford Customer Relations: Pictured Above: Stephen Brown-New Cars Manager (Left); Rudy Perez, Service Tech and Thomas Ledford, Service Drive Manager (Right) I am writing this long-winded letter to emphasize my extreme satisfaction with my experience with Ford Motor Company, and specifically Leif Johnson Ford. Please find a detailed account listed below along with the names of several people in particular that made my experience what it was. Here’s a little background. I am a Ford man. I have been since I was a kid and always loved the sound of a Fox Body Mustang. Here I am in my late 30’s and I have had Fords, Chevys and several BMWs. The one that stands out are the Fords. I have had 4 Mustangs, an F150 and 2 Edges. Currently, I own a 1993 SVT Cobra, 2011 …

Customer Highlights: Tara

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  Tara bought her Ford F150 from Leif Johnson five months ago, and couldn’t be more pleased with her purchase. Before coming to Leif, she visited another dealership and remembers that “They didn’t seem interested in talking to me.” This definitely was quite different than the “awesome experience” she had with us over at Leif Johnson. Tara recounts her salesman walking right up and introducing himself, and from there immediately taking a test drive in the F150 that would later become her prized new truck. She also tells us that the whole process was “very easy” and while the customer service was both “friendly and respectful”, she never once felt as if she was being hassled to buy a vehicle. She also loved the fact that the Leif Johnson crew took the time to check up on her and her new truck. As for that lovely new truck, she boasts (as she should!) that she’s had no problems with her F150 whatsoever and that it’s a “Good traveling vehicle.” We couldn’t be more excited that Tara was able to bring home her …

Earning By Learning with Leif Johnson Ford

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For nineteen years, Leif Johnson Ford has been a part of the Earning by Learning program at Allison Elementary School in Austin. What is Earning by Learning, you may ask? Well we have your answer, of course! Earning by Learning is a program that encourages students to read by allowing them to earn a dollar for each book read. During the school year, volunteers from Leif Johnson make their way to Allison Elementary to listen to children tell all about the books they’ve read that week. It’s not only an awesome way to get kids excited about reading, but it’s fun and inspiring for us volunteers too! So much fun that Leif Johnson has dedicated over 400 hours each semester for over 20 years! That’s a lot of books read by a bunch of amazing kiddos! Melissa (above) read SIX books for this weeks Earning By Learning check in. Wow! Way to go Melissa!

Customer Highlights: Manuel

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Manuel, an employee in the oil industry, was looking for a tough truck to fit his tough lifestyle. And he most definitely found that at Riata, where all of our vehicles are “Built Ford Tough.” When asked what he thought about his new truck he enthusiastically responded, “It’s been fantastic! I got a great deal and it’s a great truck. I’m totally satisfied and looking forward to driving it a lot more.” He also couldn’t have been more pleased with his salesman, Robert. As  they smiled and chatted with each other outside of the Riata Ford dealership, Manuel had this to say of Robert, “He’s a heck of a salesman. He did a great job!” But don’t just listen to Manuel. We’d love to show off our friendly sales team and Ford tough vehicles to you! Come visit us at any of our five Leif Johnson locations today!

Vehicle Winter Safety Tips (Yes, even for Texans!)

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Are you ready for colder weather? Sure, it’s Texas so we’re probably safe from blizzards and massive snowstorms. Still, as it starts to get chillier, it’s best to have your car prepared for these fall and winter months. Here are some tips to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape from October to February and beyond!: Make sure your battery is fully charged.  Your Leif Johnson service technicians will know what to check for and will let you know whether it’s time to replace that battery or not. Replace frayed or cracked belts and have Leif Johnson professionals check to make sure there are no leaks and/or loose hoses. Specially designed tires are often recommended even if snow isn’t commonplace as lower temps can affect rubber that wasn’t designed for the cold. Ask your Leif Johnson service questions and they’ll give you recommendations based on the make and model of vehicle. Be sure to check that your signals, headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps and other lights are all functioning correctly. If you do have a burned out bulb, Leif Johnson can provide you with …

Customer Highlights: Tim Garrett

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Customer Tim Garrett was led to Truck City by his brother, who recommended our dealership based on the several trucks he’d bought from us in the past. Owner of Laguna Landscape, Tim was in need of a reliable and durable truck. And that’s exactly what he found here at Truck City. He tells us that his time spent with his car dealer Eddie was a “Completely different experience” than any he’s had at other car dealerships in the past. He recounts his time at another dealership, where he had to fill out application after application. Tim says he remembers thinking to himself, “I don’t belong here.” That’s where Truck City came in. “I said ‘Here’s what I need’ and he (Eddie) said ‘Okay.”  It was just that simple, and Tim loved that. He notes that the process was so much easier than any he’d ever experienced anywhere else. Tim and his brother have both bought multiple trucks from Truck City in the past, and plan on continuing to do so in the future. When asked about owning his own landscape business, Tim …