5 Useful Toyota Maintenance Tips Every Owner Should Know

Toyota City is a proud recipient of the 2021 Toyota Presidents Award! Each year, Toyota Motor Sales recognizes its finest dealerships with the prestigious President's Award, which honors Toyota dealers for excellence in all facets of their operations. It is recognition for dealerships that continue to go above and beyond at each customer touch point and represent the best of the best. What makes this award even more significant is the fact that co-owners Michael Ianelli and Jeffrey Weiner opened Toyota City in Mamaroneck in mid-May 2020 – right in the middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic. In just the first full year of operation, Michael and his team of dedicated professionals earned their first Presidents Award with unmatched customer satisfaction in all departments. The team prides themselves in putting customers first with Transparency, Efficiency and Respect: Transparency – Toyota City runs their entire operation with complete transparency in every Department – Sales, Service and Parts. The team demonstrates complete openness in every facet of the business – pricing, terms and our processes. Efficiency – The customer’s time is valuable. The team at Toyota City has made investments in People, Processes and Technology to achieve maximum productivity and minimize wasted time, effort and expense. Respect –Toyota City sets a standard of respect amongst Customers, Community and Employees. Everyone has had extensive training in how we expect our customers to be treated. The Toyota City Team aims to make every sales experience truly exceptional for every customer, whether in sales, service or parts. As a result, our customers have become Toyota City Family members, with deep loyalty and trust. We acknowledge every Toyota City Team member and their commitment going above and beyond with Transparency, Efficiency and Respect every day, for every customer. Their dedication and skill are unmatched in the industry, and they deserve our thanks. Stop in or call (914) 825-6498 and schedule a visit with one of our sales specialists, and see for yourself what our dedication to Transparency, Efficiency and Respect really means!

Winter is a tough time for drivers and their vehicles. The first snowfall of the season seems to appear unexpectedly and take us by surprise. There's no better time than now to review smart tactics so that next season we're fully prepared. Routine Maintenance Before the heavy cold sets in, schedule a service checkup with your Toyota Service Center. Your appointment doesn't have to be a scheduled service interval visit. Let the expert techs perform a thorough check of your vehicle's fluids, tire pressure and treads, battery and engine/transmission systems. Tires In snowy regions, dedicated winter tires are the best option. If you use your stock all-season tires, make sure they have enough tread and are wearing evenly. If treads are very worn, don't shrug it off. It's the safety of you, those riding with you and others around you! Emergencies Stock your vehicle with a few bottles of water, extra windshield fluid, an emergency blanket and flashlight. We've all heard about jammed highways that took many hours to clear. Be prepared! Fuel Keep your vehicle filled with fuel. A few hours of idling or a long detour can leave you stranded with an empty tank. While you're at it, take the station stop as an opportunity to double-check your tire pressure. Changing temps cause tires to change pressure. Snow sweepers Most of us have been using simple scrapers and brushes. Consider a snow sweeper like this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncast-Telescoping-Snow-Sweeper-SB80024/207206768 This sweeper is absolutely brilliant. Fast work with no scratches! Our dealership uses ones like this all the time to make short work of cleaning cars after a snowfall. There are plenty of other brands and models available as well. And don't forget to raise your wiper blades before a snow! Common sense and good preparation will go a long way to make your motoring winter safe. Stay warm! We invite you to come by when you’re ready for your next car, truck or SUV and experience just what Transparency, Efficiency and Respect means to us and you, the customer. Check our new inventory here and our pre-owned inventory here. We have a great selection in stock and ready for delivery. Our expert finance department will work with you to find financing that works for you. You can even get pre-approved on our website. Call us at 914-825-6498 to arrange a visit and a test drive with one of our sales specialists. We look forward to seeing you!

Purchasing a new vehicle has many logistical components, including figuring out what type of recommended services you are expected to keep up with for the longevity of your new car. Fortunately, Toyota has created a maintenance plan that takes all of that guesswork out of caring for your new vehicle. ToyotaCare is a no-cost maintenance plan that comes standard on all purchases of a new Toyota. ToyotaCare No-Cost Maintenance This care plan covers all regular factory-recommended services within the first two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. The services in these scheduled maintenance visits include a thorough multi-point vehicle inspection, fluid level inspection and adjustments, tire rotations, and engine oil and oil filter replacements. Reminders will be sent to you when it's time for maintenance, prompting you to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. All without any additional costs or fees. 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Regardless of mileage, this care plan includes 24-hour roadside assistance for the first two years of ownership. With this assistance, you'll drive with confidence down every road knowing you have our full support. Roadside services aren't just for older cars that may be having some serious wear and tear in their golden years: new cars and new drivers benefit from roadside assistance, too. Included with this plan is tire service, emergency fuel delivery, lockout protection, battery jumpstart, winching, and towing. You don't have to have a lot of miles on your car to lock the keys in the trunk or find yourself with a flat tire. Knowing we're just a call away helps minimize stress, and even if you find yourself in a situation that this plan doesn't cover, such as fluids other than emergency fuel or replacement vehicle parts, you can rest easy knowing we can give you a tow, even if you're a thousand miles from home. Peace of Mind More so than physically caring for you and your new vehicle, our no-cost care plan gives you peace of mind that we've got you covered. Owning a new vehicle is stressful enough, especially if you come across an unexpected problem or you didn't budget for the routine service your car needs. Your maintenance appointments will always be thorough and a tow or emergency gas won't leave you with a hefty bill waiting for you at home. Peace of mind will also be found knowing that your vehicle is always in tip-top shape. Keeping your car on a regular maintenance schedule helps our technicians catch any low fluid levels or poor performing mechanics early so they don't manifest into much larger and more expensive repairs later. Our expert technicians are trained for every Toyota model and will handle your vehicle with care and precision. Our no-cost care plan and roadside assistance for the first two years helps to make sure you never fear getting stuck out on the road. Call or come into Toyota City today to take a look at our inventory and see how Toyota can take care of you behind the wheel and under the hood.