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Fatal Car Accidents Decline

Posted in Toyota Dealer
It is always such a tragic occurrence when a traffic accident ends in a fatality.  You see it on the roads or on the news every day.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 32,000 people died in traffic accidents last year.  This is still more than anyone would like to see in a [...]
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Is a Plug-In Right for You?

Posted in Toyota Dealer
As gas prices continue to go up, engineers in the automotive industry continue striving to find alternative means to powering vehicles.  As with any new car purchase, there is a cost of ownership to be considered, and this is no different when considering an electric vehicle. According to edmunds.com there are considerations to take into [...]
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Official No-Talk Zone

Posted in Toyota Cars
I was driving to pick up my son from school yesterday and I noticed a car was pulled over and she was holding her cell phone.  It was apparent that she was receiving a citation for talking on her cell phone while driving in a school zone.  This gave me a sigh of relief…not that [...]
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Things to Know When Buying a Car…Part One

Posted in Certified Toyota
When you are in the market to purchase a new car there are many important factors to consider.  Some of these are common knowledge to the average buyer.  Other factors are ones that may not be thought of right off hand but are crucial to getting the best deal on a new car.  When you [...]
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Certified Toyota…How Does it Compare?

Posted in Certified Toyota
When purchasing a used, pre-owned vehicle from any manufacturer, it can be a risky choice.  You never know how that vehicle has been cared for in the past.  Was the oil changed regularly?  Was it ever involved in an accident?  When you are spending thousands of dollars on an investment, you want to have a [...]
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Taking a Test Drive

Posted in Used Toyota
When you are setting out to purchase a new car, you want the process to be as exciting as it should be.  The last thing you want to happen is to drive off the lot feeling like you have just had the life sucked out of you.  Whether you are in the market for a [...]
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Everyone Wants a Car With Value

Posted in Toyota Cars
When you are in the market to buy a new car there are many factors you look for to help you make this important purchase.  Some of these factors may be about safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency.  Another very important factor that is probably at the top of your list is re-sale value.  We’ve all [...]
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Trade-in Values May Reach Record Breaking Highs

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In a recent article from autonews.com it has been predicted that trade-in values may reach a record breaking high over the next four or five months.  This spike in value is associated with a “shortage in the used-vehicle industry, rising gasoline prices, and a higher demand for fuel-efficient vehicles.”  This change in the industry will [...]
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Used, Pre-owned, Certified…What Does it all Mean?

Posted in Certified Toyota
When you are in the market to purchase a car and you want to choose a used/pre-owned option, it is important to understand exactly what you are purchasing.  The last thing you want to do is buy a car from a slick cars salesman who only cares about your money and then get home and [...]
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Calculating MPG on Used Cars

Posted in Used Toyota
Right now, high fuel efficiency is one of the top attributes buyers are looking for in their next vehicle. While it is fairly easy to compare fuel mileage between new cars, thanks to their handy window stickers, it may be a bit more difficult comparing between used cars. As of the new 2013 vehicle models, [...]
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