It could sneak up on you without warning or there could be signs you’re trying not to notice. Even when you drive a vehicle as dependable as a Toyota, there will eventually be things that need to be fixed. It could be as simple as a burnt-out brake light bulb. There might be brake noises…
If you were asked which one maintenance item was the most important for your car, your answer would almost certainly be the engine oil change. You’d be right! But do you know why changing the engine oil is so crucial? And do you know when you need to get yours done? Keep reading – you…
Good for you, searching for an environmentally friendly, fuel-saving vehicle. It’s an honorable choice to look for a vehicle that uses sustainable energy to make it more efficient. After all, that’s what Toyota hybrids are all about. They take a traditional gas-powered engine and add an electrified component to stretch out fuel mileage and operating…
Years ago, the only option you had when buying a car was the size of the engine: a V8, V6, or a four-cylinder. In today’s world, more options exist, and that includes new powertrain options. Many Toyota models combine an efficient four-cylinder gas engine with an electric-powered generator. Doing so extends the driving range and…
Unless you drive a car that’s decades old, your engine is equipped with a serpentine belt. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? The word ‘serpentine’ is unusual in a car, making it sound like a snake. Its name comes from its purpose, and that’s to snake around all the pulleys to drive your Toyota’s accessories. The serpentine…
For 2017, the Toyota Highlander went under the knife. A whole new look emerged, and it has been a huge hit! It’s sales have been off the charts since the redesign with more technology, better looks, and a more refined ride. And now, the 2018 Toyota Highlander is in stock, ready to carry the torch…
No one wants to spend more time than necessary at the dealership for maintenance and repairs. Even for the brand rated as the most dependable, year after year, routine maintenance and the occasional repair is still a fact of life. And maybe you think that an issue isn’t important enough to visit the Toyota dealer,…
It’s a story that keeps repeating itself, yet it never ceases to be interesting. Toyota once again finds itself at the top of a list, and it’s a good list to be on. Every year, Consumer Reports releases its study of car brands, ranking each based on customer complaints. And just like last year, Toyota…
Recent news has been more than a little startling. The Equifax data breach affects millions of North Americans and poses quite the disruption in current lending! Not only is it going to change the way data is handled at one of the largest credit bureaus in the world, but it definitely makes a person wonder…
There’s a whole world out there to explore. Have you hiked Thousand Hills State Park or fished in Lake of the Ozarks? Have you cruised the Pacific Coast Highway or gone kayaking along Chain-O-Lakes? Get busy living with the newest addition to the RAV4 lineup, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. What makes the 2018 Toyota…
