Category Archives: Driving Safety

Ford Offering FREE Driving Skills for Teens in Houston

 If you live in the Houston, Texas area and have a teen driving, there is an upcoming event from Ford that you’ll want to sign up for! The Reed Factor knows safety is always high priority, especially when it is … Continue reading

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Post-Recession Drives Auto Industry Change

There is no doubt, the recession changed the automotive industry, however, the real game changer may actually be found in the new post-recession consumer mindset, demographic shifts and how automakers are responding. Check out the Personalized Fuel Efficiency App Challenge. … Continue reading

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What American Drivers Want

A recent survey commissioned by Ford concluded that most American drivers want features that help make them more aware. Nearly 9 out of 10 drivers welcomed some electronic help and were interested in alert and assist technologies. Ford engineers recognized … Continue reading

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Ford Taurus, Explorer, Lincoln MKS Earn NHTSA’s Highest NCAP Overall Vehicle Score

If you’ve been thinking about buying a new Ford or Lincoln, here are several more reasons to take a look at Ford and Lincoln. The new 2013 Ford Taurus, 2013 Ford Explorer and 2013 Lincoln MKS have earned U.S. government’s top 5-star … Continue reading

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Yahoo! Autos names Ford Fiesta as a Great Buy

Yahoo! Autos just named the Ford Fiesta as one of the Best Cheap Cars to own. The list was a composite of 10 cars under $18,000 that cater to people who do not want to shell out more that a … Continue reading

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Safely Changing Your Flat Tire in 6 Steps

Getting a flat tire always seems to come along at the worst possible time, but I guess there’s never really a good time to get a flat. Being able to safely change a flat tire is a skill that you … Continue reading

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Having Back Problems? Check Your Car Seat!

The position of your car seat while driving can have a big impact on your back, and this can be a problem that a lot of people don’t even think about. One of the first things you should do when … Continue reading

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Randall Reed’s Platinum Certified Plus Program

When you shop for a pre-owned vehicle, going with a certified pre-owned is a great way to go. I wrote a previous entry about this topic here if you would like to read the great benefits of a certified pre-owned … Continue reading

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How Anti-Lock Brakes Work in Your New Car

If you’ve shopped for a new car in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that most of them come with an anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you’ve ever wondered what that is and how it works, this is a … Continue reading

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Make Sure Your New Car Isn’t Flood Damaged

One of the first giveaways that the vehicle you’re wanting to buy is flood damaged would be a musty smell of mildew. But, this smell can be covered up with no immediate signs of water damage, and I’m here to … Continue reading

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