Toy Car Care Blog

Within the pages of our car care blog you’ll find helpful articles and interesting insights about everything that’s related to Toyota, Lexus & Scion Auto Repair.

Signs It Needs to Go In and How You Should Protect Your Toyota   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Signs It Needs to Go In, and How You Should Protect Your Toyota

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,…
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No not the check engine light   Toy Car Care   Page 4

No, not the check engine light

At Toy Car Care in Centennial we know your heart sinks the moment that check engine light does not go out. There are all sorts of reasons a check engine light can come on in your Toyota. Here are some common reasons your light is telling you to get your car checked. Your gas cap…
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Car maintenance will keep your car running for years   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Car maintenance will keep your car running for years

At Toy Car Care in Denver we know that regular car maintenance is far easier on your wallet than waiting to get your car repaired. Problems that can affect a vehicle’s smooth running can be spotted at an early stage before any damage can become substantially more expensive to sort. Even more serious matters, which…
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Is your Toyota car heater blowing cold air   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Is your Toyota car heater blowing cold air?

Is your Toyota car heater blowing cold air? If so, Toy Car Care in Centennial should be the first stop to see what may be causing the issue and get it fixed. We understand the fundamental workings of all makes of Toyota vehicles, and want to ensure you stay warm this winter when driving to…
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Factory scheduled maintenance is more than a suggestion   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Factory scheduled maintenance is more than a suggestion

We know that this can be a bit like regular health or dental check-ups. You know you should go at the appropriate time, yet kind of put it off if you can. However, with FSM, failing to keep these appointments could lead to your warranty cover being invalidated. Completing Factory Scheduled Maintenance can also increase…
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Local auto repair in Denver   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Local auto repair in Denver

At Toy Car Care, we believe that everyone is entitled to take their vehicles where they want for repair and maintenance. And no, you don’t have to go to your dealer for service just because you purchased your car there. In fact, you can go to an independent service facility like ours, a retail chain shop,…
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Lexus air conditioning maintenance   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Lexus air conditioning maintenance

It’s essential to maintain your Lexus air conditioning system for a luxurious driving experience. It will mean you can not only create a comfortable cabin temperature but also rely on your climate control temperature to keep you cool. These tips will help: For starters, recharge your car’s air conditioning refrigerant every 2 years. Additionally, use…
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Key auto inspection areas to look at in spring   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Key auto inspection areas to look at in spring

Vehicle inspections are often overlooked during colder months. Now that warmer weather has arrived, here are a few areas you must check. Fluids – to see if they are especially dark or contain unusual particles. Flush and refill as needed. Belts and hoses – looking for cracks that might have been caused by freezing temperatures.…
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Braking Bad   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Braking Bad!

We all know how disturbing it can be: that moment when someone steps out in front of a vehicle. Or, you’re driving along the freeway and a truck in front of you suddenly swerves. At such moments, we rely on two things: our own instincts and experience, and the brakes on our car. If your…
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Why its important to always heed Toyota recall notices   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Why it’s important to always heed Toyota recall notices

Many Toyota owners ignore recall notices believing that they can deal with repairs “later” because their vehicles run fine. There are also drivers who fear that taking a working Toyota to a repair shop for a recall might result in a dealer or certified repair shop tech finding other “problems” that need immediate repair. Consider…
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Toyota car problems that you shouldnt DIY   Toy Car Care   Page 4

Toyota car problems that you shouldn’t DIY

Many Toyota owners attempt to perform Toyota repairs to save on costly repairs. However, knowing exactly what’s involved in a repair and figuring out any other problem that may occur in the future is what separates a professional mechanic from a DIY project. Therefore, it’s important to always hire a mechanic for Toyota repair since…
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Whats actually involved in a Toyota engine rebuild   Toy Car Care   Page 4

What’s actually involved in a Toyota engine rebuild?

This is a question our team has been asked more than once; the process can often also be described as an engine overhaul. The first stage is to disassemble the engine. This then allows an expert assessment of which parts are worn out to a level where they need to be replaced. A thorough clean…
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