Planet Ford Lends Hand for Disaster Relief

P45 Disaster Relief image012Spring weather in Texas can be dangerous. The recent weather has impacted many in our community leaving them with damaged homes and vehicles.

In May, Planet Ford in Spring, Texas teamed up with more than 300 community members to volunteer with the Disaster Relief Unit organized by Samaritan’s Purse and The Woodlands Church.

Together, we provided free demolition and cleanup services to homeowners impacted by the flooding in our area who have little or no insurance. It was hard work for our team and rewarding to be able to pitch in and help those recovering after the wave of terrible storms.

If you’re in need of automotive assistance, contact Planet Ford in Spring to find out how we can help with auto repair and new vehicles. www.PlanetFord45.com

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Planet Presents Spring ISD Teachers of Year with New Ford, Dream Cruise

Shawn Burn, Planet Ford GM/OP, presents Spring ISD Teacher of the Year with keys to a new Ford donated by Randall Reed and Planet Ford

Shawn Burn, Planet Ford GM/OP, presents Spring ISD Teacher of the Year with keys to a new Ford donated by Randall Reed and Planet Ford

On May 3rd, Teacher Appreciation Day,  Planet Ford had the honor or surprising two of Spring Independent School District educators with a brand new Ford vehicle and a Caribbean vacation during the district’s Employee Recognition Banquet. The awards were courtesy of Randall Reed and Planet Ford on I-45 in Spring, Texas (serving The Woodlands, Aldin, Cypress, Conroe, greater Houston area).

Shawn Burns, General Manager and Operating Partner of Planet Ford had the thrilling task of announcing that Chase Jones, of Twin Creeks Middle School, was the Secondary Teacher of the Year and winner of a brand-new Ford. “The look on his face when we announced his name was priceless,” said Mr. Burns. “We really enjoy being able to do this for our teachers and school district each year in a celebration of all they do for our kids and community each and every day.”

Mr. Burns, GM/OP, presents Francis Bugarin, Elementary Teacher of the Year, with a dream cruise trip for two courtesy of Randall Reed and Planet Ford

Mr. Burns, GM/OP, presents Francis Bugarin, Elementary Teacher of the Year, with a dream cruise trip for two courtesy of Randall Reed and Planet Ford

Mr. Burns also surprised Francis Bugarin, of McNabb Elementary, with an all-inclusive Carnival Cruise to the Caribbean for two, also provided by the Reed Family and Planet Ford. Mr. Bugarin was awarded Spring ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year award.

“All of our amazing teachers are at the heart of this community,” said Randall Reed, owner of World Class Automotive Group and Planet Ford. “Our educators not only teach, they mold lives of our children and have a profound impact on everyone’s future. With all they do, we’re thrilled to be able to recognize their outstanding efforts with the gift of a new Ford and dream getaway.”

The Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet was held May 3, 2016, at the Hilton North Houston at 12400 Greenspoint Drive in Houston, Texas. Spring ISD’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes outstanding educators for their passion and commitment to excellence in education. Each Spring ISD school selects their campus Teacher of the Year, who are invited to submit written materials to be considered as a finalist for the district’s Teacher of the Year. A selection committee chooses an Elementary and a Secondary Teacher of the Year to represent the district.

To learn more about Planet Ford in Spring, visit www.planetford45.com.

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Planet Ford in Spring Presents Teacher of Year New Ford, Cruise!

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This Ford Fusion is all dressed up and ready for the Spring ISD banquet.

Tonight is the night that two Spring Independent School District teachers will receive the surprise of a lifetime at the Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet. Randall Reed and Planet Ford in Spring will be honoring the top two educators in the school district; awarding one teacher a brand new Ford vehicle and the other a Caribbean vacation!

Shawn Burns, General Manager and Operating Partner of Planet Ford will have the honor of announcing the district’s Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year. One teacher will be handed the keys to a new Ford donated by Randall and Sherry Reed and Planet Ford on I-45 (serving The Woodlands, greater Houston, Aldine, Cypress, Conroe). Another teacher will be awarded an all-inclusive Carnival Cruise for two, also provided by the Reed Family and Planet Ford.

Screen Shot 2016-05-03 at 4.57.47 PM“Our teachers are at the heart of the community,” said Randall Reed, owner of World Class Automotive Group and Planet Ford. “These amazing educators not only teach, they mold lives and have an impact on our children’s future… and our future. With all they do, we’re thrilled to be able to recognize their outstanding work with the gift of a new Ford or dream getaway.”

Mr. Burns agrees. “There really is not enough we can do to celebrate and thank the teachers in our community. We’re looking forward to being able to surprise these amazing educators and handing over their well-earned rewards.”

The Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet takes place May 3, 2016, at the Hilton North Houston, 12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, TX. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation will take place around 7:50 p.m. Media will have opportunity to conduct interviews before and after the big announcement is made.

Spring ISD’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes outstanding educators for their passion and commitment to excellence in education. Each Spring ISD school selects their campus Teacher of the Year, who are invited to submit written materials to be considered as a finalist for the district’s Teacher of the Year. A selection committee chooses an Elementary and a Secondary Teacher of the Year to represent the district.

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Planet Ford Awards $5,000 Student Scholarship!

Stephanie Luu, center, with here mother, team from Planet Ford and the High School as she accepts her reward.

Stephanie Luu, center, with here mother, team from Planet Ford and the Wunscce High School staff as she accepts her $5,000 Randall Reed – Planet Ford Scholarship.

A huge congratulations to Stephanie Luu of Wunsche High School. She is the recipient of the $5,000 Randall Reed – Planet Ford Scholarship Award.  This morning, Shawn Burns, Planet Ford’s General Manager/Operating Partner; Aaron Smith, Planet GSM; Brad Stapp, Operations Dir., John

Aaron Smith, John Dvorak, Brad Stapp in attendace at Planet Ford Scholarship presentation

Aaron Smith, John Dvorak, Brad Stapp in attendace at Planet Ford Scholarship presentation

Dvorak, GM of Planet Lincoln; and many other team members gathered at the high school to award and celebrate this remarkable student.

Surrounded by family, friends and Wunsche High School team members, Stephanie excitedly accepted her scholarship that she received after filling out and application and writing an essay that helped the panel select the bright and motivated student for this honor.

The scholarship awards are open to graduating high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. One student applicant from each participating school is eligible to win a $2,500 award. The winners were selected by a Planet Ford panel based on a students grades, school and community involvement and goals for the future.

Alexa Horack and Shawn Burns present Stephanie Luu and her mother with scholarship check.

Alexa Horack and Shawn Burns present Stephanie Luu and her mother with Planet Ford scholarship check.

“There were so many amazing candidates this year,” said Shawn Burns, General Manager/Operating Partner of Planet Ford in Spring. “It was a real challenge for our team to choose, but when we read her application, her story and saw what she wanted to accomplish, she was a clear choice for this scholarship.

Randall Reed, owner of Planet Ford in Spring and World Class Auto Group agrees. “Stephanie is going to go far in life and help a lot of people alone the way. We are so happy to help encourage and support her in accomplishing her dreams,” he said.

Stephanie is an excellent student but also very active in in extracurricular and community activities. After encountering a sever health scare with few funds available for treatment, she was able to locate a service to help her through Harris County.  She already had an interest in the medical field.  She was worried that she would have to give that option up when she fell ill.  Thankfully, though the help medical experts, she has been treated and it further fueled her passion for the medical profession.

Screen Shot 2016-04-29 at 11.53.00 AMStephanie will be attending Texas A&M where she will being her education on the path to becoming a surgical nurse.  She hoped one day to work at MD Anderson Cancer Center.  Ten years from now, her goal is to open a free clinic to allow people to have access to healthcare when needed — a service she is thankful was afforded to her when she needed it most.

Congratulation to Stephanie and her family.  Randall Reed, Shawn Burns and our entire team at Planet Ford in Spring celebrate all of your hard work and are thrilled to support you as you move forward onto a great future.

To learn more about Planet Ford on I-45 (serving The Woodlands, Adline, Cypress, Conroe), visit www.PlanetFord45.com.

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Planet Ford Honored with Top Ford Awards, Elite Dealer 6th Consecutive Year

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HOUSTON, TX (March 21, 2016) — Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, Texas is pleased to announce that the dealership has received multiple elite awards from Ford Motor Company. The Ford dealer has been No. 1 in the Houston area for 15 consecutive years and is the No. 1 Ford F-150 Dealer in the Nation.

Planet Ford received their 6th consecutive ONE Ford Elite recognition that rewards top performing dealerships. The family-owned dealership has been named in the Ford One Hundred Club for outstanding sales performance for being in the Top 15 in the Nation, The Premier Club for ESP and Parts for exceptional operations for being in the Top 12 in the Nation and Partners in Quality, the most prestigious tribute for the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty to Ford Credit.

SKV_1666“We are thrilled to receive so many repeated honors year after year,” said Shawn Burns, General Manager and Operating Partner at Planet Ford. “We have an amazing staff that works hard to ensure our customers receive top-notch service every step of the way whether they are here for sales, service, parts or collision repair.”

P45 Automotive News Luncheon“This is exciting news for us,” said Randall Reed, owner of Planet Ford on I-45, which is part of World Class Automotive Group. “As a family-owned dealership, we take pride in taking care of our customers and treating them like our friends and family.”

That hard work and customer dedication shows in the Planet Ford’s repeat customers and referrals. In addition, the Ford dealer is always seeking out new ways to better service customers. Recently, the dealership opened the largest Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center with 28 service bays. Planet Ford recently completed its new Pre-Owned Auto Center and is finalizing the construction of one of the largest Ford Trustmark Design New Auto Centers.

“It’s wonderful to have confirmation with awards like these of what our team strives to accomplish every day for every customer – provide top-notch service — is translating to truly satisfied customers,” added Mr. Burns. “After all, our customers and their happiness is paramount.”

About Planet Ford in Spring

Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring is located at 20403 I-45 in Spring, Texas. The dealership has been the No. 1 Ford dealer in the area for 15 Years*. Planet Ford offers new Fords and quality pre-owned vehicles. In addition, Planet Ford also provides a full Service, Parts and Collision Department. Learn more at www.PlanetFord45.com.

About World Class

World Class Automotive is owned by Randall and Sherry Reed. The family-owned business is comprised of several dealerships throughout Texas, including: Planet Ford in Spring, Planet Lincoln in Spring, Prestige Ford in Garland and Park Cities Ford and Lincoln in Dallas.

 

*Based on retail ford sales reported by Ford annually since 1998.

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Planet Ford Drive One 4 UR School at Klein High School

Drive one 4 ur school klein high schoolWhat a great event! Planet Ford in Spring had a wonderful time supporting Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School with Klein High School. March 5th, the Planet Ford team rolled into Klein High School with several brand new Ford models, including the Ford F-150 and popular Mustang.

The goal was to raise up to $6,000. For every valid test drive taken, Ford donates $20 to the high school. Planet worked with the Lady Tigers Girls Soccer Team who hosted this FUNraising event.

At the end of the day, we conducted over 250 test drives and helped the Lady Tigers raise a lot of money. Stay tuned to learn how much this great group of kids, their teachers, parent and community helped to raise. We look forward to presenting them with the much deserved check soon!

To learn more about Drive One 4 UR School, visit www.forddrive4ur.com. To learn about Planet Ford in Spring (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Aldine) visit www.PlanetFord45.com.

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Planet Ford Sponsors Drive One 4 UR School at Klein Collins HS

klein collins hsDo you love to drive awesome cars? Do you care about your community? Then, we invite you to join Planet Ford at Klein Collins High School on Saturday, March 5th, for for Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School.

Klein Collins’ Lady Tigers Girls Soccer Team will be hosting the annual FUNdraising event at the school which is located at 20811 Ella Blvd. in Spring, TX. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Planet Ford will have a variety of awesome vehicles on hand that you can take for a spin, from Mustangs to trucks to SUVS. For every valid test drive completed, Ford Motor Company donates $20 to the participating high school. The school can earn up to $6,000.

It’s fun, its fast and it’s Fordtastic! Come help us raise money for these great kids and our wonderful community. To learn more, visit the event page at www.PlanetFord45.com!

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Planet Ford Supports Best Buddies Texas Friendship Walk

best buddies walk feb 265 2016 image002Planet Ford in Spring (serving Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Aldine) is excited to be a sponsor of the upcoming Best Buddies Texas Friendship Walk!

Best Buddies Texas Friendship Walk is taking place 8 a.m. Saturday, April 9th, at Lynn Eusan Park on the University of Houston campus. This year, Houston will also be adding a 5K Friendship Run to the Annual 1K Friendship Walk.

Last year, the Houston walk was named as a National Pacesetter by Best Buddies International and finished in the Top 10. Six teams from Houston’s event were recognized as National Pacesetters and finished in the Top 20 of ALL walk-teams across the United States.

Thanks to all those hard walkers, Best Buddies Texas raised over $75,000 and welcomed over 800 walkers. It was a great event in spite of the slight sprinkle of rain!

We look forward to another great event! For registration information and event details, visit www.bestbuddiestexas.org/hwalk. To learn more about Planet Ford, visit www.PlanetFord45.com.

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Planet Ford Celebrate Our Employees Milestones

P45 Social Dec Bday Anni 2015.1image007Today, the Planet Ford in Spring team celebrated celebrated the milestones of several employees who had anniversaries and/or birthdays in December. P45 Social Dec Bday Anni 2015.1image008

Shawn Burns, General Manager/Operating Partner of Planet Ford on I-45 presented Walter Santos with a gift in honor of 10 years of dedicated service to Planet Ford and our customers. Congratulations goes to Steven Loveless for 17 years of service to the Houston-area Ford dealer.

P45 Social Dec Bday Anni 2015.3image009Mr. Burns also recognized the Employee of Month for December, which goes to Sheila Gressett.   In addition to their recognition, each employee received a free spin and chance to win an extra prize at the Planet Prize Wheel.

Birthdays

William Ballard, Janet Burk, Devan Crowe, Biagio Diblasio, Michael Flammer, Justin Flook, Amy Flynn, Brenda Jimenez, Thomas Jones, Naveed Khan, Justin Mazzella, Glen Mcadams, David Moran, Donald Morgan, Larry Morris, Jett Morris, Ana Navejar, William Nguyen, Daniel Pereznegron, Bryan Pinckard, Angel Rodgers, Julio Saucedo, Aaron Smith, Brian Sprouse, Derek Tessensohn, Miguel Vasquez and Karen Witkowski.

Anniversaries

Steven Loveless, Walter Santos, Juan Martinez, Clennon Preyer, William Ballard, Martin Mendez, Hilda Garza, Austin Hawks, Rafael Munoz, Jose Chavez and Jessica Pittman.

 

Thank you to all of our employees for your hard work daily to help make Planet Ford the best dealership around!

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Difference Between 2014 and 2015 Ford F-150?

2015 Ford F150 Aluminum Image why smartest f150 ever exterior-r01-1If you’ve ever compared the 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck with its predecessor, then you likely noticed a few exterior changes. But do you know the depth of the difference between both 2014 and 2015 models? Here’s a hint: It has a lot to do new features, engines and capabilities.

Ford F-150

Let’s get one thing straight: The Ford F-150 is actually one of the best-selling vehicles in the world. And, it has evolved quite a bit (as all models should) over time — something that is not necessarily obvious at first glance when admiring the new 2015 version. But once you step inside the vehicle, get ready to gasp in awe.

Interior Design and Features

The vehicle’s all-new aluminum-alloy body (something its predecessor does not have), saves weight and, therefore, improves fuel economy. However, important as this factor is, it’s not as noticeable as the upgraded quality of the materials found inside the cabin, the nicer layout, updated controls, new steering wheel and larger 8-inch LCD screen in the gauge cluster. In addition, Digital Trends says Ford’s massive new pickup also comes available with driver-assistance features such as a 360-degree camera, curve control, parking assist and adaptive cruise control. Overall, you may be surprised by just how many features are offered with the new F-150.

Engines Offerings

Ford’s 2015 truck was introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where the automaker described it as the toughest, smartest and most capable version of the model — ever. That, of course, is due in part to new power units: The 2015 F-150 ditches the base 302-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 found in the 2014 model for a 282-hp 3.5-liter V-6 engine. And, a new selection is available: a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 unit that’s good for a total 325 horses, and that offers impressive city and highway fuel economy. What’s more, the truck’s aluminum construction has shed enough weight to actually improve the fuel ratings of the 5.0-liter V-8 unit.

Conclusion

While the 2014 F-150 pickup is definitely one to appreciate, the 2015 model has improved on so many levels that it would be crazy not to consider — let alone test drive — the truck. Contact or visit Planet Ford today to schedule a test drive!

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