All posts tagged: Ford

Riata Ford Employee Of The Month–Penny Torres

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Riata’s newest Employee of the Month is our lovely receptionist Penny Torres! A very busy lady, Penny can be found doing everything from greeting customers to answering phone calls to helping decorate for Christmas–and she’s never seen without a smile on her face! Always cheerful, kind and outgoing, it is no surprise that Penny was chosen as our newest Employee of the Month. She happily listed many things when asked what her favorite part of working at Riata. “Getting to talk to all of the people. Everyone is so good to me. It’s the first job I’ve had that I actually like getting up for. I look forward to it.” Outside of work, Penny enjoys hanging out with her grandkids; She has four grandaughters and is eagerly anticipating her first grandson arriving in March. As for unique hobbies, she absolutely loves collecting Boyds Bears. So far, she’s collected over one-hundred bears and has even had the chance to visit to to visit the Boyds Bear factory in Pennsylvania. We definitely love Penny just as much as she loves working …

Key Ceremony: Responsible Parenting Award

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On November 20th, Leif Johnson Ford partnered with Child Inc. for a Key Ceremony, where participants were given large cardboard keys with their family’s name on it. On December 17th, one of these amazing families will be given a car at a ceremony complete with a choir, guest speaker and all techs who were involved in gift donations! What exactly is this giveaway in honor of, 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! Join us on December 17th to see who the winner is! Check out more pictures from our November ceremony below!   …

Everyday Faces-Thanksgiving Edition

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This Thanksgiving, we are so thankful for our awesome employees! (and YOU, our amazing customers, of course.) Here are just some of the friendly everyday faces you’ll see stopping by one of our Leif Johnson Ford locations this holiday season: Our receptionist Sofia, taking phones calls and rockin’ that cowboy hat! Chad, happy to help his customer with some laundry Jamie, Miranda and Jason, taking a break from work to pose for the camera- Christina and Eddie, sporting their Ford cowboy hats! Mike, matching our Ford truck with his cool shades! Gabe, hard at work at Riata Ford Sales manager Jesse and his adorable son (sitting on a Ford…what else?!) Jordan next to our Ford, ready for Christmas time and wrapped in a bow! (The Ford, not Jordan!) Tiffini—getting excited for our Black Friday specials this week! What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Leif Johnson Customer Letter: Roel

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Customer Roel was so happy with the customer service at Leif Johnson that he recently sent us a beaming letter of satisfaction! Read what he had to say about us below! “I wanted to share my purchase experience, and let you know what a great job that Ross Brown and Amanda Braun did with my new Ford Escape purchase. I emailed five Ford dealers on Sunday afternoon in search of an Escape SE. All five dealers got back to me, but none of the Internet salesman responded as quickly and effectively as Ross. Unlike the other salesman, Ross carefully read each of my emails and came back with responses that reflected my concerns and requests. Every time I thought I would go with another dealer, Ross would find a way to get back into the mix. He simply would not stop working until he sold me an amazing car at an amazing price. When I showed up at the dealership, part of me was waiting for the other shoe to drop. For a hitch to come …

Leif Johnson Salutes Our Veterans!

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Leif Johnson is lucky to have several military veterans working for our team! Yesterday, in honor of Veteran’s Day and all of those who serve or have served our nation, we had just a few of our veterans smile for the camera! Mark Stepp-Army Chris St. Clair- Army Michael Frits- Air Force Jason Ward- Marines Infantry Thurman Ragsdale and Branydn Staas- Marines- Leif Johnson wishes to extend our biggest thanks to all of those who serve or have served this country; Our nation is great because of you!

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 …

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 …