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Headlights growing dim? Perhaps with no explanation whatsoever? Well, there is probably a reason and we are here to help. Although the days are getting longer, you need to be paying attention to your headlights so they are in tip-top shape. Below, we have the top reasons why your headlights are going dim, and how to fix them! If only one of your headlights it out, you probably have a burned out bulb. Or another headlight-related component has burned out. Our service department can help diagnose the problem. If neither headlight works, then both bulbs have burned out or your relay/ control switch is malfunctioning. If your headlights work but are dim, a cleaning solution and a clean microfiber cloth could help solve this problem. Once your lights are clean, look over your front end. If the plastic headlight casing is yellow, scratched, or chipped (perhaps all three), ask us about getting your headlights reconditioned. If your headlights dim from time to time or in certain situations, it is likely that your charging system could be causing problems. See Us For All Your Service Needs

When you’re on the road, there’s always the chance that you might have an emergency. That’s just the nature of life, but it gets a little more complicated when you’re in the car. If something happens at home, you’re home! You’ve got all your supplies and the amenities you need to be able to handle anything. And it’s definitely harder to have an accident when you’re at home. When you’re in the car, things change. You don’t have those amenities and comforts, and your emergency could be more severe on the road than at home. That’s why you always need to have an emergency kit in the car with you! Our suggestion is that you pick some of the most important things on this list if you’re pressed for space, or take them all if you have the room, and put these items into a kit that is easily accessible and lives permanently in your vehicle. It’s always important to be prepared, and so do a monthly check of the kit and make sure everything is still current (i.e. not expired) and that you have enough of everything to handle an emergency, should one happen. Fingers crossed you have smooth sailing wherever you go, but here’s our list of suggestions! First Aid kit. Some of the items to include are: Band-Aids Hand sanitizer. Antiseptic. Antibiotic ointment. Bug spray. Aspirin (or similar). Cotton balls. Gauze pads. Tweezers. Bandana. Ace bandage. Fire extinguisher. Choose a small one that is easy to store. Road flares (if not already in your tire-changing tools). Jumper cables. Rain Ponchos. Tarp. Flashlight and extra batteries. Rags. Duct tape Scent-free baby wipes. Drinking water and non-perishable snacks. Multipurpose tool. Stay Safer Than Ever In A New Toyota For Less

So, of course, we know that one of the best parts of spring is the warm air, the rising temperatures, the trees and flowers blooming and the weather just getting much nicer. Of course, there’s another great part of spring - it’s the perfect time to wash your car at home! Take a look at our tips for how to do a professional job of it and make your Toyota look better than ever! For a proper car wash, you’ll need supplies like automotive soap or shampoo, a few microfiber cloths or a microfiber wash mitt, a wheel brush, and a couple of buckets for water, both to soap and rinse. The first thing you should do before you start washing is to make sure your vehicle is in the shade, and then give it a good rinse with the hose before you begin. Get the body of the vehicle AND the undercarriage! There’s a lot of dirt and salt that you might miss by not rinsing properly, so make sure you’re thorough. Next, fill one bucket with soapy water and the other with clean water for rinsing your washing cloths or mitt. Soap up the car, using long straight strokes and going panel by panel. When you’ve washed the whole thing, let the suds hang out for a few minutes while you tackle the wheels, making sure to get between the spokes. The final rinse is next, and you should be equally as thorough with this one as you were with the first so that you are sure to get all the soap off. You should NOT let your car air-dry! Instead, dry the vehicle panel by panel with a dry microfiber cloth. When you let the car air dry, the evaporating water leaves rings and deposits and those are difficult to get off. After this, a nice coat of protectant spray or wax is a good idea if you want to go the extra mile. This preserves the hard work you’ve just done and protects your vehicle against any future damage between now and your next wash. That’s the last of it - step back and take a look. Great job! Start With A Beautiful Slate - A New Toyota!

The month of March has everyone thinking green, so save some green with these new Toyota Specials at Fiore Toyota! First, we have the 2018 Toyota Corolla LE*. This is a fuel efficient sedan that has everything you want and need from advanced safety and technology to sporty style. Wherever you’re headed, you know you’ll enjoy getting there behind the wheel of the Corolla LE. You can lease the new 2018 Toyota Corolla LE for only $129/Mo for 36 months*. Next up is the 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE AWD*, a small SUV designed to take you places! Whether you’re cruising through the city or heading out on a family road trip, this Toyota will turn heads no matter where you’re going. It’s never been easier to plan that family vacation with lease options for your new 2018 RAV4 as low as $179/mo for 36 months*. If you need something with performance and towing capabilities check out the new 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR Access Cab 4X4*. Made for the endless weekend, the new 2018 Tacoma will keep up with any activity you take it to. You can lease the 2018 Tacoma SR Access Cab for as low as $150/mo for 36 months*. Visit Fiore Toyota today and check out these new specials! *All specials expire on 4/02/2018. See specials page for details. Think Green, Save Green

When it comes to tires, we always need to be prepared for the worst. Not because we’ll experience the worst, but because tires are so important to the proper operation of your vehicle. Without proper tires or tire care, you can suffer reduced gas mileage, less traction on slick surfaces, and the danger of losing control. Here’s our advice on tires when you do have an emergency. The first tip is to always have a spare tire in your vehicle. All vehicles come with a space for a spare, so make sure that space is filled properly! You should be checking your spare about once a month to make sure that it is properly inflated and that the rubber is not disintegrating or damaged anywhere. You should also have the tools necessary to change your tire, such as a jack and tire iron, and a vehicle emergency kit with flares and reflective items would certainly not go amiss. Changing your tire is much easier than it might seem. First of all, you should take a few deep breaths. Don’t be nervous or anxious! It’s fine, and you’ll be back on the road soon. Your owner’s manual has all of the instructions, step by step, for changing your tire. Follow them closely and you’ll be good as gold. When the spare tire is on, put everything away where you found it, and put the flat tire where the spare was. When you get back on the road, head straight to Fiore Toyota so that we can replace your tire! Spares, unless they are full-sized tires that are the same as what you normally drive on, are not meant to be used for long periods of time or at highway speeds. They’re intended to be a stopgap to keep you on the road long enough to get somewhere to have the tire replaced. With that being said, make sure you check your tire pressure often, that you have your vehicle aligned and tires rotated at every oil change, and that you make sure to check the tread of your tires often - it’s always better to be safe than sorry! We’ve Got A Fantastic Tire Department!

The weather is warming up and that means you’ve got more time (and probably motivation) to clean out your vehicle. A great place to start, if we may say, is your air vents. There’s nothing to make your vehicle feel a little cleaner than a sweet smell blowing through the air vents! And especially if you have allergies or overheat easily or just prefer the air conditioning, you’re going to be using those vents all through the spring and summer. So, without further ado, here is our easy guide to getting your air vents clean and your entire air system smelling fresh as a daisy! The first thing is to clean the vents themselves. All you need for this is some cleaning solution, white vinegar, a vacuum, and Q-tips. Vacuum out all the vents (including the one right up against your windshield) and then get into the cracks and crevices with a Q-tip soaked in the cleaning solution. Do a second pass with a vinegar-soaked Q-tip, and then wipe the whole thing down with a clean rag or microfiber cloth. The vinegar might smell strong to begin with, but it neutralizes odors and after the vinegar smell fades, there’s no smell left except freshness! Your next step is checking on your cabin air filter. There should be directions on how to access it in your vehicle owner’s manual. This air filter traps all kinds of things and filters the air coming into the cabin of the vehicle (self-explanatory, I know). This means that the filter traps pollen, dust, and smells. You can find what type of air filter your vehicle needs in your owner’s manual, or you can schedule an appointment with us to have the filter changed! The last thing is that you might have mildew in your air conditioner evaporator. This is a slim chance coming into spring, but if when you run the air you smell something similar to musty, dirty socks… well, then you might have mildew in your AC evaporator. Anyway, this is handy to know so we’ll tell you how to get rid of that. All you need to do is warm up your vehicle’s engine by driving… about a mile from home will do the trick. Then, find a place to stop safely and roll down all of your windows and run the air on full blast for a few minutes. NOT the air conditioning, just the regular old air. This should circulate air through the system at a good pace to get rid of any standing water and dry up any mildew that’s sitting in there. With these tips, you can start on your car cleaning project by making sure your vehicle smells fresh and clean. It’s easy and very gratifying! Schedule Your Service Online!

One of the things that is pretty much a guarantee when it comes to driving is that you’ll encounter at least one other person who’s experiencing road rage or is a little more on edge than a person who is driving a 2,000-pound bullet should be. It’s just a fact of life! But there are a lot of ways that you can avoid falling victim to anger on your commute, also known as road rage. Check them out! First off, always plan for delays on your commute when you leave your house in the morning, or when leaving work if you have plans after hours. No matter what, there’s always the chance of traffic, and being late makes everyone a little edgier. Eliminate that stress and plan for a longer trip - and surprise yourself when you’re early to wherever you’re headed! If someone is tailgating you on the road, then don’t let them get to you. Let them get past you! As soon as it’s safe to do so, let whoever’s been riding your rear bumper like there’s no tomorrow pass your vehicle. Wave them on if they need encouragement, but don’t play games. When it comes to manners, lay off the horn. Not only does honking at other people a lot make them upset, but it subconsciously makes you upset as well! And when you’re upset, you drive like a maniac. That’s just a fact. If you do get worked up a little and start feeling agitated, take deep breaths and listen to soothing music or talk radio quietly to calm you down. It really works! Always focus on being safe while you’re on the road. When you are thinking about driving safely and not paying all of your attention to your music, your passengers, or anything else that is not actively related to your operation of the vehicle, you drive more safely. The last thing is that if you do come across someone who is road raging hard, then let them get past you as soon as you can do so safely. They are dangerous when they are angry in this manner, so just let them go be dangerous somewhere else. Don’t make eye contact, don’t gesture, just let them pass you. Staying Safe Is Easy In A Toyota

Planning on taking a trip some time soon? Well, good! Whether it’s to another state or just to the grocery store, we’ve got you covered in the tunes department. Check out our favorite songs this new year (so far… there’ll be many more to come) to jam to in the car. Ask us about setting up your new Toyota to play your music and connect your smartphone safely, and then take this playlist for a drive! Road Trip Playlist Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon All Right Now - Free Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top Slow Ride - Foghat Roadhouse Blues - The Doors China Grove - The Doobie Brothers Runnin’ Down A Dream - Tom Petty I’ve Been Everywhere - Johnny Cash All Day And All Of The Night - The Kinks Ramblin’ Man - The Allman Brothers Band Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival Wouldn’t It Be Nice - The Beach Boys Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root Summer Of ‘69 - Bryan Adams Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver Africa - Toto Take On Me - a-ha Beer For My Horses - Toby Keith and Willie Nelson My Sharona - The Knack Bennie And The Jets - Elton John You Make My Dreams - Daryl Hall & John Oates Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes Down Under - Men At Work Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet Toyota Technology Is Amazing

When it comes to headlights, well, there’s no room for compromise. Those things have to work perfectly all the time - and when they don’t, you’ve got a problem. Here are some common reasons your headlights might not be working the way they should, and how you can talk to the shop tech about getting them fixed. If only one of your headlights is out, then you do need to get it fixed. This could be due to a burnt out bulb or a broken component in your headlight assembly. If both of your headlights are out, then you’ve got a serious problem! There’s a slim possibility that it could just be that both of your headlights are burnt out, but it’s far more likely that it’s due to a broken relay or control switch - either of which need to get repaired ASAP. If your headlights both work but just aren’t shining as brightly as you think they should be, then give them a good cleaning with some solution and a clean microfiber cloth. If they’re still dim, look closely at the surface of your headlights. If it’s yellow and scratched and chipped, then come ask us about headlight reconditioning. You might also consider asking about upgrading your headlights to HID bulbs or even LEDs. If your headlights work fine but dim a little bit in certain situations, such as when you are accelerating, then you might have a problem with your charging system. Ask us about it - or at least let us know at your next oil change. Schedule Your Service Online Now!

When it comes to getting your oil changed, there are some standard rules you usually abide by - get your oil changed every 6 months or 3,000-5,000 miles. Well, we hate to burst your bubble, but that’s not necessarily true. The frequency of your oil changes depends on several factors, including: The age of your car The type of oil you use How many miles are on your car What conditions you usually drive in How hard you drive your car The best resource to find out how often you need to get your oil changed - and that’s not the general you, we mean YOU, the person reading this right now - is your dealer. Here at Fiore Toyota, our service professionals can look at everything under your hood, talk to you about your driving habits, and determine the best time for you to get your next oil change. Oil is incredibly important to your engine’s operation, and when you take care of your oil, you’re taking care of your engine. Schedule Your Oil Change Today

Do you have blind spots when you’re driving? Not in your vision (though if you do, I’d go to an eye doctor ASAP) but in your vehicle. If you have a problem where other vehicles just appear next to you when you’re trying to shift lanes, or you know there’s someone behind you but you just can’t see them, well, then you’ve got blind spots. Here are some great ways to fix that problem fast and easily! One way is to get a couple of stick-on convex mirrors that will fit in the outer corners of your side mirrors. Stick them on, make sure they’re attached firmly, and voilà! You’ve got a really good view of everything at the side of your vehicle. The other way that doesn’t involve, you know, attaching something to your mirrors, is to adjust your mirrors. Here’s how: Adjust your rearview mirror to give you a view directly to the rear. Make it so that it best covers your rear window view. Don’t tilt it to get side views - just straight back through your window. Lean your head until it almost touches your driver’s side window. Adjust your left side mirror so you can just barely see the side of your car - no more. Lean your head to the passenger side as far as you can comfortably while still sitting up and adjust the right mirror so you can barely see the right side of your car. You shouldn’t be able to see the side of your car when your head is all the way upright! Let us know if you used these tips and how they worked for you! Check Out The Mirrors On Our Specials

One of the most important things you can do for your vehicle is check your oil at least once a month. Why, you ask? Well! Because your oil does a lot of work under your hood and checking it can help you make sure that your vehicle is running correctly. If you see something wrong in your oil, it’s pretty much a sure bet that you should be taking your vehicle to the shop pretty soon after. Don’t know how to check it? Check THIS! Open the hood. Prop it so it stays open. Locate the oil dipstick next to the engine. It should have a yellow handle and/or be labeled. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it on a clean cloth or paper towel. Dip the stick all the way back in. Pull it out again and look at the oil level. If it’s in the middle of the hatched/indicated area, you’re good. More is better, less is okay, but if you’re lower than the area you need to get your oil topped up and have your system checked for leaks. Look at the oil quality and color. If there are a lot of particles or if the oil looks sludgy, you need to get it changed as soon as possible. Put the dipstick back in. Close your hood. Remember to do this at least once a month and you’ll be golden between your oil changes. Schedule Your Next Oil Change Today