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Getting the Most Bang for your Buck in a Toyota

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When you are the proud new owner of a new or used Toyota car, you have to hold your head high knowing you made a smart decision when picking out the best car, truck, SUV, or minivan for you and your family.  Toyota vehicles are known all over the world for a few key attributes that should be important to any buyer in the market.  Those include: safety, reliability, efficiency, and for holding their value like no others can seem to accomplish in today’s market.  Toyota does their part by manufacturing the best cars on the road.  Once you purchase a Toyota, they give you the building blocks for years of satisfaction in your new Toyota, then it is your job to make your Toyota live up to all that it is known to be. The first step in accomplishing this is to keep your new car or truck properly maintained.  Toyota’s are meant to last beyond the years that most cars will, so when you take the steps to make sure it is running efficiently you will be the first to see the fruit of Toyota’s eff

A Closer Look at ToyotaCare

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The Weiss Toyota Service Department in St. Louis is proud to be a part of the ToyotaCare program!  Let’s take a closer look at the program. The ToyotaCare Program offers owners a no cost maintenance plan with roadside assistance, service reminders, and record keeping.  The complementary maintenance plan will cover normal factory recommended maintenance for 2 years/25,000 miles.  The 2 years/25,000 miles start at the time of purchase and coverage pertains to whichever instance occurs first.  The 24-hour roadside assistance is also complimentary for the first 2 years and starts at the time of purchase.  The 24-hour roadside assistance portion includes complimentary towing, winching, battery jump starts, fuel delivery, tire service, and lockout protection. Upon purchase of a new Toyota with ToyotaCare, owners can expect to receive a welcome kit outlining all services in full detail.  The welcome kit will arrive within 30-45 days of the vehicle’s purchase. Owners do not have

Your Car Insurance May Not Cover Everything

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When it comes to car insurance coverage for your transportation investment, know there is more gray area than anything else. It is about finding the right coverage for you. This certainly may not be the same coverage that someone else carries. If you are renting a vehicle you will want some sort of insurance coverage but it certainly may not be the type of coverage you would have for your personal vehicle. However, when you choose to rent from a participating Toyota dealer , you will get to choose from one of the very reliable new and used Toyota cars St. Louis MO and will have great peace of mind knowing minimal coverage will be ample, you will be taken care of and have an excellent customer service experience. Your car insurance plan will cover some things, but not everything. For instance, if your vehicle happens to get broken into your insurance will probably cover the cost of the damages. However, if your laptop or other personal items are stolen from the vehicle, these will not

Deciphering Vehicle History Reports

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There is undeniable value in certified or pre owned Toyota cars. In fact, used Toyota cars are at their highest value they’ve ever been. In addition, all Toyota cars are known for their ability to retain their value. Therefore, it is an excellent time to buy a certified or used Toyota car from the Weiss Toyota dealer in St. Louis Missouri. One of the great perks of purchasing one of the certified Toyota cars off the lot is that they come with warranty coverage as well as a complete vehicle history report. Many of the used Toyota cars on the lot also have a vehicle history report available for buyers. These vehicle history reports are an excellent resource for buyers and should be reviewed before signing on the dotted line. When you look at the vehicle history report, you get an inside view of the vehicle. There should be a plethora of information available. Obviously, the older the vehicle, the more information you may be able to obtain from a vehicle history report. When you begin

Buyers Less Likely to Pay New Car Prices

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For many dealerships across the nation it has become quite difficult to stock the lot. Due to the high demand for used cars, these inventories may be a bit lighter than usual. In addition, many manufacturers have been manufacturing new cars more on an as needed basis. As a result, dealerships look a bit light in this area of inventory as well. Even though your local dealerships may look like they have light inventory it is actually the perfect time to purchase a used car. It is also a great time to trade in your used car, as many dealers are willing to pay top dollar for trade- in’s in order to beef up their used car inventory. It seems many dealerships are still trying to stock their lots with used cars. You will find the most affordable used Toyota cars at the Weiss Toyota dealership in Saint Louis MO. Many dealers, however, are having trouble keeping used cars on the lot. Buyers are demanding affordable pricing and are less willing to pay full price for a brand new car. Buyers ar

Know the Effects of the Market Before Buying

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There’s no telling just how much the automotive industry will be affected by significant economic changes. We do a bit of an idea as to what will happen though. For instance, getting a loan will become next to impossible, there will be little room for negotiations at the dealership, and gas prices will probably sky rocket. These are factors we can expect. However, it seems the auto industry may be a little better prepared for an economic downswing. While the automotive industry may be better prepared for such circumstances, it is always a good idea to make note of these effects prior to going to the dealership. Proper vehicle financing is always a necessity for new or used car buying. However, when the market is in a lull it is a must to have your financing all lined up before even thinking about looking at cars. Just the same you don’t want to think of the cost of the vehicle is just what you pay in your loan amount. You should also be aware of other maintenance and possible repair

Winter is Coming…Check your Tires

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As the weather has quickly become quite cold in the Midwest, now is the time to check your tires and make sure you are ready for Winter!  We are approaching November and the last thing you want to do is find yourself with bad tires in the first snow of the season.  Maybe your tread seems fine…but have you considered how old your tires are?  As tires age, they become like old rubber bands and they can quickly start deteriorating.  We have researched the issue and according to sources such as Edmunds.com, experts believe you should change tires that are approximately six years old.  This number can fluctuate depend on the kind of driving you typically do, the climate where you live and where you store your vehicle.  We have very hot summers in the MidWest and this can decrease the life of your tires as well. To determine the age of your tires, check for a four-digit DOT code on either the outside or the inside of the tire.  With this number, you can tell the manufacture date down to th