It has been a frustrating problem since air-filled rubber tires became the norm on cars. You go out to drive your car, whether to the store, to work, or anywhere else, and you find that your tire pressure is low. Or, your tire might be completely flat. So now you have to find a source…
You’re driving along in your Toyota, enjoying the scenic cruise through Kansas City. All is well until suddenly a little yellow light pops up on your instrument panel. Its strange little shape sets the wheels grinding in your mind for a moment until you realize it’s your Check Engine light. That’s not a good thing,…
There comes a time in your child’s life when your graying hair seems to happen faster. The costs of raising a child are increased, and you lose sleep once again. Your son or daughter passed their written test for a learner’s permit. Consider them a new driver. You’ll be there to guide them through the…
Is it time for an upgrade? Has the newest Toyota Tacoma, the cavernous Sienna, or the elegant Avalon caught your eye? Well, that’s not surprising, but before you can get a newer model, you’ll have to do something about the vehicle you have now. The easiest option is to trade in your old car. While…
Vehicles aren’t getting any simpler these days. Although controls might be more intuitive and switches and buttons place more ergonomically, every facet of new vehicles is increasingly engineered and complex in its design. Nowhere is that more evident than in the powertrain. It wasn’t so long ago — just 4 short decades — that engines…
Whether you’re driving your kids to baseball practice, towing your boat to the lake for a fishing trip, or commuting to the office in a thunderstorm, one thing never changes — your Toyota needs to maintain traction with the road. For traction and control, you need your tires to be in good condition. Your tires…
Whether you live in KCMO, visiting family, or on vacation, you have to let your hair down once in awhile. What’s the point of coming to such a beautiful city if you don’t truly experience what it has to offer? It definitely not hard to find fun things to do in Kansas City. Here are…
It’s finally here! The summer heat you’ve been waiting months for. You can head outside for a bike ride, get yard work done, or take the family on a camping trip. You may want to take the family to the ‘Y’ for a cool-down dip in the pool or check out a Kansas City Royals…
You’ve got your heart set on a particular Toyota but you know you don’t have it in your budget to buy a new one. Maybe it’s a second vehicle or one for a recent driver’s ed graduate so you’d rather get a pre-owned vehicle that you don’t have to be quite as concerned about. The…
It’s time to uncover the barbecue and fire up the grill. Break out the flip flops and shorts from winter storage. Slather on the sunscreen and head to the beach. Make the most of the hot, sunny days Kansas City experiences in the altogether too-short summer season. Before you head anywhere, though, is your Toyota…
