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Spring has arrived! Time for some TLC for your vehicle

Winter is tough on your vehicle. Now that the weather is warming up it's time to perform some important maintenance to keep things running smoothly.

Routine maintenance

Now that winter is in the rearview mirror, schedule a service checkup with our 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. Fresh clean oil and other fluids ensure that your engine, transmission and drivetrain run smoothly.

Winter takes a toll on your battery

After winter, your car battery might be on its deathbed. Low temperatures forced your battery to work harder by slowing down its chemical reactions. Now, high temperatures are right around the corner, ready to evaporate essential battery fluids and speed up corrosion.

There's a chance that one hot day could leave your battery DOA. Avoid the inconvenience of a car that won't start by getting your car battery tested and if necessary, replaced, before it’s too late.

Tires

Check your tire pressure in the morning, and adjust your tires based on that reading. Your tire pressure should match the recommended tire pressure in your vehicle manual. In general, tires lose or gain 1 PSI (pound per square inch) for every 10℉ change in temperature, and both under-inflated and over-inflated tires can cause problems on the road.

Our Toyota Service Center will check your tire's tread depth and wear patterns as well, and recommend tire rotation and/or replacement.

Wiper blades and wiper fluids

Winter ice and debris are not your wiper blades friends. Our Service Center will replace them for a clean, streak-free windshield. Top off your washer fluid as well.

A full detail

There's nothing better than a top to bottom clean and shine for your vehicle after a messy winter! Our Full Service Detail leaves your vehicle sparkling inside and out. Speak to one of our Service Representatives for details. And check our Specials page for other discounted services.

Your Toyota is built to last a long time, but it does need your help. Doing your part by performing seasonal maintenance will make all the difference for years of comfortable, trouble-free driving.

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!

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