Car Maintenance on a Budget
More than ever before people are seeking out cost-cutting, creative ways to lower the family's budget. If you’re looking for ways to make the most of your monthly allotment, keep in mind that many car dealers offer oil changes and other routine maintenance at reduced rates to entice customers. Though you may not find many coupons for car repairs in your weekly circular, talk to your dealer about special programs they’re offering that can save you a buck or two.
Being proactive with your car’s maintenance, and having your dealer’s skilled mechanics fix problems before they get worse, can result in huge savings down the road. Why pay the neighborhood mechanic an hourly wage when the tech who’s working on your vehicle may have very little experience? Your dealer’s mechanics can repair your vehicle correctly and quickly the first time you bring it in. If you’re hoping to save on current and future car expenses – while keeping your budget in check — get your vehicle to your dealer, where your car’s longevity and safety are the top priority.
Toyota is serving as a major sponsor of a new, once-in-a-lifetime exhibit at Washington, DC’s National Gallery of Art that opens Friday. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the nation’s capital, the exhibit brings one of Japan's national artistic treasures to the U.S. for an extraordinarily rare visit. The exhibit, Colorful Realm of Living Beings, features thirty intricately painted silk scrolls created more than 250 years ago by revered Japanese artist Ito Jakuchu. This is the first time these works will be shown outside of Japan in their entirety. The National Gallery’s exhibit is open from March 30 to April 29.
Toyota will also be sponsoring legacy tree plantings throughout the national capital region and at several of its manufacturing facilities to mark the cherry blossom centennial, an enduring symbol of the powerful partnership between the U.S. and Japan.
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Max Paul’s Central City Toyota Construction Photos
These are exciting times at Max Paul's Central City Toyota. The dealership is fully operational for business and has not missed a beat. Jamie Haberle and the Service Department are doing a fabulous job servicing and repairing customer’s vehicles. Chris Carola and the Sales Team are busy upgrading customers into newer vehicles.
Meanwhile, there is construction taking place and the main part of the dealership is being knocked down to make way for a new state of the art facility for customers to enjoy.
We will continue to keep you updated. Here are a few pictures of the demolition that is currently taking place.
If you have any questions, please email us at: contact_us@centralcitytoyota.com.
To Option or Not To Option
When it comes time to purchase a new car, deciding what options and packages to go with can seem like a daunting task. To make the process simpler, here are a few key things to consider when you’re looking into purchasing or leasing a new vehicle:
- Have a vision of your future car’s life cycle. Consider factors such as projected length of ownership, your lifestyle, and future trade-in values.
- Consider comfort. Depending on how much you drive, options like heated seats or zone-controlled air conditioning can seem more like necessities than options. Design the car around your needs.
- Think about resale value. If you’re planning on selling your car at some point, luxury options, like automatic start, can drastically increase projected resale value. Even though you’re paying a bit more now, you’ll get significant bang for your buck later on!
Many highly sought after classic cars are those that had upgrades that cost less than $50 when they were new, but now those options can allow for a $10,000 premium when those very same cars are sold today!
Of the nine vehicles on the Forbes list of the Toughest Cars for 2012 list, five are Toyota products — Toyota Highlander, Prius and Sienna and Scion xB and xD. Forbes based its conclusions on the research, dependability studies, and safety testing of J.D. Power and Associates, Consumer Reports, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). First, the publication selected vehicles in each segment (including cars, minivans, SUVs, and crossovers, but excluding trucks) that received a “Top Three” rating in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. Next, it compared that list with Consumer Reports “Most Reliable” vehicles, based on its 2011 Annual Auto Study. Any vehicle that appeared on both lists then proceeded to the final scrutiny, the IIHS's Top Safety Picks for 2012. In order to make the list, a vehicle must receive a rating of “good” on all four of the IIHS's crash tests.
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The All New 2012 Prius c is Off to a Great Start
Toyota’s subcompact Prius c five-door hatchback, the newest member of the Prius family of hybrid vehicles, is off to a quick start since going on sale March 12.
In its first three days on the market, it sold 1,201 units, making it one Toyota’s fastest-selling vehicles and eclipsing Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf sales for the entire month of February.
“A number of factors drive the auto market, and fuel prices is one of them,” said Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division. “With 53 miles-per-gallon in the city and priced under $19,000, the timing for Prius c couldn’t be better."
During the first half of March, the four-member Prius Family, including the new Prius c, roomy v, third-generation Liftback and new Plug-in Hybrid, accounted for sales of 9,821. Last month Prius sales totaled 20,593 and 32,59 3 year-to-date.
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Do you know that the game of "Life" dates back to 1860?
Toyota Dominates Vincentric’s Value Rankings
Vincentric released its eighth annual Best Value in America awards Wednesday, March 14th and highlighting the list of winners was Toyota, whose brands combined to take home 13 awards.
The Toyota division was named the best value for passenger car brands, and the automaker’s three divisions were represented in 12 of the 39 individual vehicle awards. Four of those wins were in the hybrid categories, officials noted.
Among the vehicle winners was:
Scion iQ, Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, 4Runner, Sienna & Tacoma.
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As drivers endure the steady ascent of fuel prices nationally, Toyota, the most fuel-efficient full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, has strengthened its portfolio of efficient cars with five recently introduced vehicles that offer an average combined fuel economy of 44 mpg.
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Here is the Fuel Economy Website the Government has: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
Start Fresh This Spring!
Spring is a time of newness and rejuvenation – it signifies new growth, tax time, warmer weather, and it’s also a great time to assess your car. Winter can be particularly damaging to our vehicles, so spring is a good time to perform some yearly maintenance to give your car a much-needed boost, or to consider trading it in for a newer model. In addition, a favorable tax return can provide you with some unexpected funds that can be allocated toward maintaining your vehicle, or investing in a new set of wheels.
If you feel it’s time to trade-in and start fresh, spring is a fun time to window shop at your local dealer. Not only will you get the chance to see some of the newest cars available, but you can also check-out certified pre-owned vehicles that offer a great value.
If you think your car needs a bit of overhauling after the long winter, or if you’re ready for a new vehicle just in time for spring, visit your dealer and see what programs and specials they have available.
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