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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!:

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  • 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 replacements to have you safely driving again in no time.
  • As the weather gets more bleak, It’s important to be able to see as perfectly as possible. You’ll probably want to get a new pair of wiper
    blades if you see streaks or smudges on your window. Wiper blades differ by car, so stop by Leif Johnson and we’ll find and install a new pair that’s meets the specifications of your vehicle. Also make sure to frequently check your wiper fluid and keep the fluid reservoir filled. Your Leif Johnson service professionals will check your wiper fluid level and, if need be, top it off when you visit us.
  •  The nastier the weather gets, the more your brakes play an important role in your safety. Leif Johnson can make sure all brake components are functioning properly. We’ll do a rigorous inspection and bring any issues or problems to your attention.

Finally, here are some AAA recommended items to always have in your vehicle as part of your emergency road kit:
Sand or salt/traction mats, Snow brush/ice scraper, shovel, Jumper cables, Windshield washer fluid, Flashlight with spare batteries, Cloth or paper towels, Gloves, hats, blankets and extra clothes, Flares or other warning devices, Non-perishable food and drinking water, First-aid kit and basic toolkit, Mobile Phone with car charger, preloaded with Roadside Assistance phone numbers and, if applicable, account numbers.

Though it may seem like a long list, these may just be the start of the items you’ll need to keep safe and sound this winter! Stop by Leif Johnson today for a full inspection and more safe-for-the-winter recommendations!

Please feel free to reach out to Leif Johnson service department at any time with any questions or concerns you might have! Call us at 512-454-3767 or email at service@leifjohnsonford.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 gave a heartfelt smile and proclaimed, “It let’s me buy trucks from Eddie all of the time!”

Visit Truck City today and let us show you the same wonderful service that Tim is raving about!

Sync Tips

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Keeping up with the latest gadgets and gizmos can be tough. That’s where Leif Johnson Ford’s Sync Team comes in to make life just a little bit easier. They’re here to help you pair your smart phone with your new Ford, and to provide continued support and education later on down the road too. Today we got together with some of our handy-dandy Sync guys to ask for a few tips. They let us in on a few “Don’t do’s” that will help your phone and your Ford become fast friends in no time. Here’s what they had to tell us:
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1. Don’t USB connect your iPhone to your Ford. (It can cause problems with voice command)
2. No Emojis in your contact list. (They’re so fun, we know. But they’ll lock the system up as it cannot recognize these adorable little faces.)
3. Don’t answer and receive phone calls on the phone, use hands free. It’s set up to be a hands-free systems, after all.

peterleifSimple as they may be, these pointers will help your smart phone to be, well….Smarter when working with your vehicle. If you still have questions or concerns, feel free to call the Sync guys up at 512-454-3711 or email them at mytouch@leifjohnsonford.com. You can even just leave a comment on this here blog! Leif Johnson is here to help in any way that we can. Together we can outsmart that smart phone of yours in no time.

Leif Johnson Favorites

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Today we’re over at Leif Johnson Central asking some of our employees what their favorite things about working here are. Read on to find out what they had to say!
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Wesley– “I really enjoy working with my co-workers! Everyone works together as a team to help the customers.”

Miranda– “Co-workers!”

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Jordan– “The awesome people! That includes the people that I work with and the customers.”

Stacy– “The people I work with.”

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Chad– “I love my managers, the people I work with and the facility. Plus, we have the best customers in the world!”

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Walter: “I’ve been here 14 years, so of course my clientele!”

Misty–  “Meeting new people!”

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Bill– “Office comradery.”

Mark– “The customers!”

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Sofia– “Earning By Learning! (Volunteer reading program for elementary school kids that Leif Johnson attends every Thursday.) It’s cool because I get to talk to the little kids!

Jamie– “I get to dress up for work!”

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Fred– “Honest answer? The people. I wouldn’t work here if it wasn’t for the people. We have fantastic people. We are not a public corporation, which is rare these days. You get more of a team feel than that corporate feel.”

Now it’s your turn to tell us your favorite thing about Leif Johnson!

Employee Highlights–Rachel

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Rachel recently bought her new Ford from Leif Johnson and couldn’t be more pleased with her purchase! She tells us that her dad has happily bought many cars from Leif in the past, and that is what eventually brought her to our door. After an “awful experience” at another dealership, it was a relief coming into Leif. “When I walked in everyone was super nice! I got such a good deal. Brandon (Her salesman) called and checked on me twice to make sure everything was good. And my gas mileage is cut in half!” Rachel has nothing but good things to say about buying a car with Leif, and couldn’t believe that she was able to profit $10,000 from her old burnt orange Mazda, just days after trading it in. “I’m really impressed!” Rachel tells us, with a big smile on her face and her new Ford by her side.

But Rachel’s story with Leif doesn’t end here. Just two days after buying her new car, a mishap at the car-wash led to her windshield wipers being wiped clean off her car. Tragic as this may sound, this story does have a happy ending. “You guys fixed it in two days and gave me a rental car in the meantime. You guys took care of me, I’m very happy!”

But don’t just take it from the happy customer–Visit us and let us show you firsthand the Leif Johnson experience that Rachel is raving about!

Employee Highlights- Leo Light

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Today we had the chance to chat with employee Leo Light. By day, Leo may be a Sales Consultant for Leif Johnson Ford, but after-hours he has a couple of intriguing hobbies that he loved sharing with us. Read on to learn more!

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When Leo was 16, all he wanted was his very own Mustang. Alas, his dad refused and Leo instead started with an F150. Years later, his love for Mustangs lived on and he finally became an owner of his beloved car at twenty-one years old. Now he not only owns a Mustang, he also rebuilds them in his spare time! When he’s not a work, you can bet Leo is, “Thinking of more ways to make my car faster.”

But Mustangs aren’t the only thing Leo builds in his spare time. He also builds his own websites, and has created his own popular site, “TheRealForums.com” Here users can discuss everything from cooking to gaming to pets to fitness and health.

Knowing that Leo’s talents range from car-rebuilding to website-making, one must wonder if there’s anything Leo hasn’t dabbled in. The answer to this is probably ‘no.’ In fact, in 2004 Leo traveled to the Dominican Republic to compete in the Team USA Martial Arts Competition!

Whether he’s selling cars, fixing cars, creating popular online forums or competing in a national martial arts completion, Leo Light is always at the top of his game. We’re happy to have this talented and hardworking young man as part of our team at Leif Johnson Ford!

This Week In Pictures!

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This week we’re over at two of our locations– Leif Johnson Ford Central and Riata Ford Manor, taking pictures of our daily shenanigans. Take a peek at the fun below!

Leif Johnson Sales Team, hard at work-

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Riata Sales Team, Lookin’ good-

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Our puppy friend, Sugar Bear, at Riata

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Our Sync friend, Peter, over at Leif Johnson-

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All smiles at Leif-

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Happy customer with her old AND brand new Ford, over at Leif-

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Former Olympic runner with his new Ford Mustang at Riata. A speedy car for a speedy guy!

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No matter the location, it’s always a good time when you’re a part of the Leif Johnson stores. Come by and see for yourself!

Q&A With Sync Tech Employee Peter Gott

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Today we talked to employee Peter to find out what he thought about working at Leif Johnson Ford! Read on to see what he had to say.

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Peter Gott

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How long have you been working at Leif Johnson? –

Since May 2012. A year and four months!

What do you do at Leif? –
I’m a Sync Technologist; In-Car IT support. We also do customer service, call backs, make sure they’re having a good experience with their cars. We maintain people’s accounts and make sure features are active. We organize and maintain manuals and keys and the check out system.

So you’re a jack of all trades? –

Yeah!

What do you think sets Leif Johnson apart from other car dealerships? –

We’re great to customers. We’re the only dealership with a whole sync team in the area; We go out of our way for our customers.

What’s your favorite thing about working at Leif Johnson? –

Helping people, without a shred of a doubt. I get to meet so many different people. It’s awesome.

Do you have a favorite story involving a customer? –

It’s really exciting to me when people don’t realize the level of technology they’re getting. People’s faces just light up when they do realize. I’ve seen people just start dancing in their car, burst out laughing, or give a smile that lights up the sky. They’re like a kid at Christmas.

Final words on Leif Johnson Ford? –

It’s just really awesome that this dealership group has an entire team of people that exists purely to be a free resource for customers to have access to learn and be comfortable with their car.

Flying cars and the Magic of Ford

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Recently I discovered that the flying car in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was in fact a light blue Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe  and known as the Flying Ford Anglia.

A real life model depicted at Universal Studios.

A real life model depicted at Universal Studios.

In the Harry Potter series the car is a Weasley family vehicle that was modified by Arthur Weasley to be able to fly, as well as become invisible, via the use of a specially installed device called the invisibility booster. It was also modified so that it could fit eight people, six trunks, two owls, and a rat comfortably.

Of course the invisibility booster proved to be faulty which got our heroes Harry Potter and Ron Weasley into a world of trouble when they crashed it into the Whomping Willow. How ever the Flying Ford Anglia literally proved to be a strong, dependable vehicle when it withstood months in the enchanted forest and rescued our heroes from being eaten by giant spiders.

Although we cant sell you a flying Ford we can guarantee that our cars are just as sturdy and dependable. See this awesome Ford Angelina Flying car in action.

I wonder what kind of gas mileage a flying car gets you?

So come see us at Leif Johnson Ford and we will have you flying down the road, figuratively of course, in no time.