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A spokesperson told The Drive that making the key fob remote start part of a subscription plan was an “unintentional” move. Earlier this month, we broke a story about Toyota locking its key fob remote start function behind a monthly subscription. If owners of certain models aren’t actively enrolled in a larger Toyota connected services…

The functionality only lasts as long as your free trial. Toyota is charging drivers for the convenience of using their key fobs to remotely start their cars. According to a report from The Drive, Toyota models 2018 or newer will need a subscription in order for the key fob to support remote start functionality. As The Drive notes,…

When the seasons change, there’s a lot to do. You have to change out your wardrobe, get the house ready for the shifting weather, and more. Just don’t forget that in addition to all that, you also need to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming season. Here are the steps you should take to get…

Vehicle owners rely on their vehicles to get them where they need to go, on time and safe and sound. When you use your vehicle every day, it’s easy to take it for granted and forget to perform the necessary maintenance. That’s a mistake that could come back to haunt you, though. Factory maintenance is…

Every year car manufacturers come out with a newer, arguably better, car than the year before. This leads not only to competition between the manufacturers, but also within the manufacturers themselves. If a new Toyota is in your sights for this year, you’ll need to consider the pros and cons of the ones most attractive…

Picking the right mechanic for your car and your goals can be a difficult process. You want to go to a shop with experience, but not one that will pressure you into choices. Toy Car Care operates as the largest independent Toyota and Lexus servicing and repair shop in Denver. With multiple employees having the…

Whether you are a first-time car owner, doing your own maintenance for the first time, or are a seasoned, multi-car maintenance DIY owner, there is always room for checklists. We use them consistently on cars which come into our shop, and so we know how helpful they can be. We also know that sometimes maintenance…

Toyotas are known for their safety features. They are one of the highest quality cars on the market because of their rather low maintenance and long lifetimes. They employ different types of safety procedures to best protect and serve the owners of their cars. For all of the protection that the cars provide to you,…