Safety first: stay secure with these Toyota safety features

Safety may not be the most glamorous consideration when you’re looking for a new Toyota, but it’s the most important. Here are three safety features that come standard-issue with all modern Toyota models. – Pre-Collision System: This is triggered when a frontal crash is about to occur. It applies the brakes to minimize damage. –…

Maintenance for milestone birthdays

Do you have a relative who lived to 90 or 100? There was a big family celebration, right? Everyone loves a milestone birthday, and many quality car owners feel great, too, when their Toyota, Lexus, or Scion reaches a major milestone achievement like fifty or one hundred thousand miles on the road. It may even…

Why buy a Toyota?

Some brands of cars hold up better over the years than others do. For most people, that is a factor in choosing what to purchase. One of the most commonly purchased brands is Toyota. There are several compelling reasons to buy one. Among them is the fact that their resale value is high. Other reasons…

What might go wrong with your Toyota, Scion or Lexus engine cooling system?

As the name suggests, an engine cooling system uses a combination of air, water and coolant to absorb, cool, redirect and recirculate the heat generated by the engine. If the system doesn’t function properly, overheating is the outcome. Faults might include a leak and therefore loss of vital coolant or rust in the radiator. Other…

Are your vehicle’s brakes up to winter road conditions?

Of course, it makes sense to have brakes in the best condition, no matter the weather or road conditions. However, with autumn and then winter coming up fast in the rear-view mirror, ready to overtake summer, this is of even more importance. There are many elements to your brakes that might need to be updated.…

3 tips to improve your Toyota fuel economy

Are you looking to reduce your expenses in 2019? Here are 3 tips to improve your Toyota fuel economy. Combine errands Did you know that the engine uses more fuel to start at the beginning of the day, and less fuel after it has been switched off for a short while? Finishing your five-day errands…

Signs that indicate your Toyota car needs service

There is a reason why Toyota is the top car manufacturer in the world. Their cars don’t break easily and are easy to maintain. However, your Toyota car requires regular service and maintenance to maintain a high level of performance. Below are seven signs that indicate your Toyota car needs service: Warning lights on your…

Unique & well-loved Lexus features

Lexus vehicles have some real groupies. When a driver tries and buys a beautiful Lexus, it doesn’t take long before he or she is praising some of the very unique features offered on these cars. Here are some fan favorites, as touted by many loyal Lexus drivers: – Push Button Start: Remote starting capability is…

Helping your Toyota, Lexus or Scion grow old gracefully!

Just as it pays to have regular medical check-ups throughout your life, your car also appreciates such tender loving care. However, it’s not unknown for people to delay both types of ‘service’ for a variety of reasons! Problems that can affect a vehicle’s smooth running can be spotted at an early stage before any damage…