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April showers bring May flowers, but they also make for some muddy situations. Dirt roads and grassy fields can become your Toyota’s worst enemy during the rainy season ahead! But, don’t worry, the Fiore Toyota team has got you covered with our tips on how to get your car out of the mud! So, be prepared this muddy March by reading our list below and don’t forget to bring your car into Fiore Toyota’s Service Center for a service appointment to make sure your car is as rain ready as can be! Fiore Toyota’s Tips For Getting Your Car Out Of The Mud: Have Any Passengers Get Out of The Vehicle This’ll hopefully only be a short-lived inconvenience for your passengers and help reduce the weight of your vehicle thereby stopping it from sinking further into the mud. Dig Out The Area In Front Of Your Tires If reducing the weight doesn't help get your car moving, it may be time to get your hands dirty. Scoop the mud out from the area directly in front of your tires to make the rut less steep and enable your car to climb out. Steer Straight And Don't Spin Your Wheels Turn your steering wheel to make sure that your front wheels are pointing straight and slowly press down on the accelerator. Do not press down hard on the accelerator as rapidly spinning wheels will more than likely make you lose traction and sink deeper into the mud. Try To Get Traction A floor mat, piece of cardboard, wooden plank, or even your jacket are all items you can try and slip under your tires to help gain traction. Use A Tow Strap If there is another driver nearby willing to try and tow you out, you can use a tow strap. They should be part of any vehicle emergency kit and are easy to use. Just fix one end of the strap to the towers rear bumper mount or trailer hitch, fix the other end of the strap to your vehicle's front tow hook, put your can in drive and have the tower accelerate slowly until the strap is gaunt. You and the tower can then apply light pressure to both of your accelerators and hopefully ease your way out of the mud. Fiore Toyota hopes our tips were helpful!

Let Fiore Toyota make routine maintenance quick and easy for you this March! You don’t have to be bothered with stained hands and driveways, or worse, more expensive damages due to botched at-home service jobs! Leave it to the professionals at Fiore Toyota who, from now until the end of the month, can offer you services for less thanks to our monthly service specials! So, take a peek at our service offers below and schedule a service at Fiore Toyota’s Service Center today! Fiore Toyota’s March Service Specials: Full Synthetic Oil & Filter Change For only $74.95* Tire Rotation For only $19.95* Make Your Own Discount (If Your Service Bill is…You Save)* $50-$100…$5 $101-$200…$15 $201-$400…$30 $401-$600…$50 $601-$800…$75 $801+...$100 *All Offers Expire 3/31/2022. For full specials details visit our Service Specials Page.

When your car battery dies in a parking lot, or a scary indicator lights up on your dash making you pull over, or, worst of all, you’ve been in an accident and your vehicle is undrivable; who ya gonna call? A Tow Truck! But, we know calling for a tow can be scary and stressful. So, to help you feel a bit more prepared, Fiore Toyota came up with a list of what you’ll have to know when having your car towed! Have you recently bought, or are planning to buy a new Toyota with the help of the Fiore Toyota team? Then you may be eligible to sign up for our Toyotacare or Toyotacare Plus. Our plans offer 24 hour roadside assistance, free routine maintenance, as well as a myriad of other services. If you’d like to learn more about either of these plans, feel free to contact us. Not a Toyota driver? Schedule a test-drive today and let us change that for you! What You Need To Know When Having Your Car Towed: Get yourself and your vehicle to safety. Hopefully you’ll be in a safe, well-lit parking lot when you need a tow. But, if you happen to need a tow from a more dangerous spot, be sure to do what you can to get your car off the road and put out any indicators you may have (cones, flags, flares) to alert other drivers of the situation. Gather any documents or other information you might need. To make things go as quickly and smoothly as possible, gather all necessary documents (license, registration, proof of insurance, roadside assistance program membership card, ect.) so you can present them if required. Make the call. Call the nearest Tow Truck service or contact your automaker, auto insurance, or roadside assistance program if enrolled in any of the above. Be as specific as possible when relaying your car’s location. Wait in your vehicle if possible. If your vehicle is in a safe position, we suggest you wait for your tow from inside your car. Depending on your location, the weather, or any other number of factors it may be a while until your tow arrives. Be ready to go for the tow. Hopefully you’ll have gathered all necessary documentation by now and will have it ready to present when the tow truck pulls up. You’ll have to sign some paperwork, but then the tow truck should load your car up and be on its way to a service center! Our team at Fiore Toyota hopes you found our tips helpful!

The Fiore Toyota family is delighted to announce that over 30 new 2022 Toyotas are en route to our lot in Hollidaysburg, PA! While unfortunately held up due to transportation delays, Fiore Toyota won’t make you wait until these in-transit vehicles arrive to order yourself any one of the exciting models listed below! Had your eye on a stylish 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid? Can’t stop dreaming about taking our exhilarating 2022 Toyota 4Runner off-roading? They hurry and get in contact with a Fiore Toyota family member today for more information on how to secure your dream car! Fiore Toyota’s In-Transit 2022 Toyota Lineup: The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 5 In-Transit The 2022 Toyota Tacoma 8 In-Transit The 2022 Toyota Tundra 7 In-Transit The 2022 Toyota 4Runner 4 In-Transit The 2022 Toyota Highlander 2 In-Transit The 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 In-Transit

It’s a snowy one out there, and your friends here at Fiore Toyota want to help make sure that if you have to hit the road, you do so safely! You might be used to winter roads, but that doesn’t make it any easier to get from point A to point B once the snow has fallen. We want to suggest staying off the roads and avoiding travel, but we do understand that isn’t always possible. So, we invite all drivers to take a peek below at our tips and tricks for driving in the snow, everyday driving, and long-distance driving. It never hurts to refresh yourself on best practices to ensure a safer trip! And, if you were planning on stopping into Fiore Toyota to shop for a new Toyota, don’t stress! Head over to our website to shop, value your trade-in, get pre-approved, and build your deal, all from the comfort of your own home with Fiore Direct Buy! Have any questions or concerns? Contact us today! Tips For Driving In The Snow: Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for gaining traction and avoiding skids. Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly. The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold braking. Don’t stop if you can avoid it. Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Make it know what kind of driving assistance you have (AAA, Roadside Assistance, etc.) Everyday Driving Tips: Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Make certain your tires are properly inflated. Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up. If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy, and snowy weather. Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand). Always look and steer where you want to go. Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle. Long-Distance Driving Tips: Watch Weather Reports Service your vehicle before hitting the road Keep at least half a tank at all times If you become snow-bound, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you. Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled-up window to signal distress, if needed. Make sure the exhaust pipe isn’t clogged with snow, ice, or mud if you slide off the road Shop From Home!

Happy February Toyota fam! Service specials are back once again at Fiore Toyota and if you’ve been ignoring your vehicle’s maintenance schedule this winter, it’s time to schedule that appointment and hurry on in to see our technicians in the Toyota Service Center! Check out those service specials below and head over to our page for more details on all of our new offers. Plus, don’t forget to print your coupon before stopping in to see our team! And give our team a call to schedule your appointment or schedule your appointment online today. February Service Savings: Full Synthetic Oil & Filter Change – Only $74.95* Tire Rotation – Only $19.95* Make Your Own Discount – Save On Select Price Points* Save $5 on Service Bills $50-$100 Save $15 on Service Bills $101-$200 Save $30 on Service Bills $201-$400 Save $50 on Service Bills $401-$600 Save $75 on Service Bills $601-$800 Save $100 on Service Bills $801+ *Offers Expire 2/28/2022. See specials page for full details. Snag Service Savings Here!

Move over chocolate truffles, it’s time for service for your Toyota! And this week, we have five ways for you to treat your Toyota this month! And when you choose to service with Fiore Toyota, you’ll have access to exclusive savings! So check out our Valentine’s Day treats below, grab a service coupon, and schedule your service appointment online today! We look forward to working with you and your Toyota! A car wash Your vehicle might be looking a little dirty these days and it’s time to treat it to a car wash. Top to bottom, go all-in, and don’t skip out on treating your ride to a bath this month! An oil change If it’s been a while, it might be time to treat your ride to some new oil and perhaps a new oil filter, too. We encourage you to stop in or schedule your service appointment online today! And don’t forget to check out our service specials to save when you stop in! Top off fluids As we get closer to spring break, you might be thinking about taking a trip somewhere and that means your ride needs all the proper fluids in order to perform properly. So ask our technicians to take a look at all of your vehicle’s fluids and top them off! New wiper blades We’re headed straight for a rainy season and if your wiper blades are beaten up, old, or broken, they’re not offering their full potential to you. And it’s important to see clearly on the road when the rain starts to come down. Take a look at them and stop in for replacements! New Battery While we’re just coming out of January, and we think the cold temperatures might be behind us, that doesn’t mean the harm has already been done to our vehicle’s battery! And it’s important for you to stop in to have it checked and replaced so you’re not stranded with a dead battery! Schedule Your Service Here: https://www.gofioretoyota.com/schedule-service.html

Looking to treat your Toyota to something sweet this February? We have a few things for you, then! Our list is easy and not overbearing, we promise. Just take a look and be sure to schedule your service appointment with our team so you can skip the long wait and get back on the road with your valentine, we mean your vehicle! Let’s get started! A car wash Your vehicle might be looking a little dirty these days and it’s time to treat it to a car wash. Top to bottom, go all-in, and don’t skip out on treating your ride to a bath this month! An oil change If it’s been a while, it might be time to treat your ride to some new oil and perhaps a new oil filter, too. We encourage you to stop in or schedule your service appointment online today! And don’t forget to check out our service specials to save when you stop in! Top off fluids As we get closer to spring break, you might be thinking about taking a trip somewhere and that means your ride needs all the proper fluids in order to perform properly. So ask our technicians to take a look at all of your vehicle’s fluids and top them off! New wiper blades We’re headed straight for a rainy season and if your wiper blades are beaten up, old or broken, they’re not offering their full potential to you. And it’s important to see clearly on the road when the rain starts to come down. Take a look at them and stop in for replacements! New Battery While we’re just coming out of January, and we think the cold temperatures might be behind us, that doesn’t mean the harm has already been done to our vehicle’s battery! And it’s important for you to stop in to have it checked and replaced so you’re not stranded with a dead battery! Get Service Savings Here: https://www.gofioretoyota.com/requestanappointment.html

Is it time for an upgrade to a brand new Toyota? Look no further, your friends here at Fiore Toyota want to help you find your dream Toyota! As many of you know, we offer monthly specials that help you save big on the Toyota you’ve had your eyes on. Even though January is coming to an end, there is still time to save! If you haven’t already, head over to our specials page to claim your offer now! But that’s not where the convenience ends! You can browse our impressive lineup online, browse our cars, trucks, and SUVs, schedule your test drive, trade-in, and even get pre-approved, all from the comfort of your home! Want professional help building your deal? No problem, just head into Fiore Toyota and allow our team to help every step of the way! All you have to do is decide if you want to lease or finance your new vehicle! Not sure which is best? We’ve got you covered, take a peek below to see the benefits of each and make an informed decision with ease! It’s that easy at Fiore Toyota! Benefits of leasing: New vehicle model with top-of-the-line technology every few years Lower monthly payments Lower out-of-pocket costs upfront Never become upside-down in a loan payment Never worry about selling your old vehicle Vehicles are usually covered under warranty Benefits of buying: No mileage restrictions You own the vehicle when you make your final payment No excessive wear fees You can sell the vehicle whenever you choose to, no fixed ownership No customization fees Your credit doesn’t need to be outstanding Start Your Toyota Search Now: https://www.gofioretoyota.com/searchnew.aspx

Hello, 2022! After a busy holiday season, it’s time to get everything back on track. But if you’re finding that everything seems disorganized and clustered, now is the time to get yourself organized to take on 2022! For many of us, we spend a lot of time behind the wheel of our Toyota vehicles, and so does our stuff. It’s a good idea to organize your Toyota, and remove the extra items that don’t belong in there. Not only is this important for your organization and space for your passengers, but it is also for your safety! With loose items rolling around your vehicle, you could find them rolling under the driver’s seat and even under your pedals! If you’re ready to get organized, take a peek at our 4 simple steps below! And if you’re looking to give your new year an upgrade, browse out our available inventory and shift into your dream Toyota now at Fiore Toyota! Step 1: Sort and clean Take everything out of the car, including car seats, music, and miscellaneous items stored in the glove box and door pockets. Don't forget the trunk and cargo area! Organize the rest of the items into three piles: stuff you use all the time, things you use occasionally, and items you might need in an emergency. Whatever doesn't fall into these categories should be stored in your home or garage. Step 2: Analyze Ask yourself, "How do I use my car?" Are you the taxi driver? Maybe you’re a parent with two toddlers in car seats or a salesman who travels with a trunkload of samples. Whatever it is, figure it out. Step 3: Prioritize Depending upon your needs, go through your three piles and prioritize the most important items in each group And just like seasonal clothes in a closet, many items such as ice scrapers and emergency kits should be stored back in your vehicle Step 4: Contain your needs Loose objects in the car lead to disorganization and mess. In the event of a sudden stop or a crash, they can also damage your car or, worse, injure your occupants. Get yourself a good organizer to keep all of your items concise and easy to access. New Year, New Toyota: https://www.gofioretoyota.com/searchnew.aspx

Many people dream of slipping behind the wheel of a new Toyota vehicle, and if you’re ready to take those next steps and make your dream a reality, then the team here at Fiore Toyota is here for you! This week we want to help make your dream a reality, and the best place to start is by trading in your old ride for a new Toyota! But we have a couple of helpful tips for you below to help ensure you get top dollar for your trade-in! So take a peek below, now! Once you’ve completed the necessary steps, be sure to head over to our site to get your Instant KBB Offer! Hurry, our team is excited to help you find the perfect Toyota for you. Do some competitive research Like I said before it is important to be informed before heading to the dealership Visit multiple websites and check the value of similar vehicles with the same mileage while monitoring e-commerce sites to follow your car model’s auction price Print all the information you find Look for promotions Offer on your trade-in can be affected by several factors, including current inventory and the likelihood the car will sell Fix the dings You want to make the car look as new as possible and if that means spending a little money to get those dings on the exterior touched up it might be worth it if that means you’ll get more money back for your trade-in. Stage your car Just like selling your home, your vehicle should be as clean as you can get. Yes, dealers can tell if the vehicle's performance is in good shape or not regardless of how clean it is but the better it looks could really go the extra mile when it comes to the offer price. Have Receipts handy Keeping records and receipts. If so, when the day arrives to finally trade your vehicle, you can show the dealer receipts for all the purchases and repair work done on the car. If the dealer questions the condition of a certain engine part or area of the car, you can backup your side with Don’t Settle Don’t agree to a deal if you don’t feel comfortable with it Get Your Official Trade-In Offer Now: https://www.gofioretoyota.com/trade.aspx

Hello, 2022! As we get back into the flow of normal life after the holiday season, it’s also important to set resolutions for ourselves in the new year. A simple resolution for you to follow is staying more organized, which is important as a car driver. I know, you’re probably thinking ‘how does staying organized help you be a better driver?’ Well, many of us can relate when I say my car is my closet on wheels. We spend a lot of time behind the wheel, and our stuff tends to as well. It’s important to get your vehicle organized, not only to declutter your car for space and passengers but safety too! So, take a peek below and see how in just 4 easy steps you can get your Toyota organized and ready for whatever 2021 has in store! And if you need help with any winter service or repairs, be sure to schedule your service appointment, now at Fiore Toyota! Step 1: Sort and clean Take everything out of the car, including car seats, music, and miscellaneous items stored in the glove box and door pockets. Don't forget the trunk and cargo area! Organize the rest of the items into three piles: stuff you use all the time, things you use occasionally, and items you might need in an emergency. Whatever doesn't fall into these categories should be stored in your home or garage. Step 2: Analyze Ask yourself, "How do I use my car?" Are you the taxi driver? Maybe you’re a parent with two toddlers in car seats or a salesman who travels with a trunkload of samples. Whatever it is, figure it out. Step 3: Prioritize Depending upon your needs, go through your three piles and prioritize the most important items in each group And just like seasonal clothes in a closet, many items such as ice scrapers and emergency kits should be stored back in your vehicle Step 4: Contain your needs Loose objects in the car lead to disorganization and mess. In the event of a sudden stop or a crash, they can also damage your car or, worse, injure your occupants. Get yourself a good organizer to keep all of your items concise and easy to access.