Can you believe it’s already April?! We sure can’t. But it’s time to pull out the rain boots and get ready for wet weather and big puddles. One thing that our vehicle doesn’t always enjoy. But this week, we have a few tips to help ensure that you don’t have any issues this spring season and you conquer the wet weather. Take a look at all of those tips below and be sure to schedule your service appointment with our team today so you can rest assured that your vehicle is ready for your next adventure! We look forward to working with you and your Toyota – see you soon!
Wait Until The Weather Clears
- If you don’t feel comfortable behind the wheel during rain showers, postpone your travels and wait until the weather clears before heading out. There is no reason to put yourself in dangerous situations if not necessary.
Double Check Your Vehicle
- It’s important to check your vehicle’s health year-round, but when it comes to April showers, we want to be looking for specific things. For example, we need to check our head and tail lights, windshield wipers, and our tires to ensure they’re not balding. Bald tires can reduce traction on wet roadways.
Slow It Down
- As you should always adhere to the posted speed limit, when the roadway is wet, this is crucial. We encourage you to drive considerably slower since wet roads are dangerous and your vehicle reacts slower when it rains.
Maintain A Safe Distance Between Cars
- As we said above, your vehicle reacts slower when it rains so it’s important to give yourself a little extra space between vehicles. You should leave several car lengths between you and the vehicle you are following.
Avoid Standing Water
- Driving your vehicle through standstill water can cause hydroplaning and other dangerous situations for your vehicle. If you approach a puddle, wait for other vehicles to pass and avoid the area by changing lanes or steering around.
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The spring season is officially here and that means you’re dreaming about days behind the wheel of your beloved Toyota. Before you set out on that adventure, we want to make sure your vehicle is prepped and ready to hit the road. One of those things we want to make sure is in proper working condition is your vehicle’s air filters. Can you remember the last time you swapped them out for a new one? If not, then it’s probably time to take care of that. And this week, we are giving you the rundown on air filters and we hope you’ll hurry on by to see our team for a service appointment to get your filters right again!
The Purpose of Filters
- The answer is pretty easy, your vehicle air filter keeps debris, dirt, leaves, and other particles out of your engine so that it can operate at peak efficiency. Filters are often composed of pleated paper or cardboard material and are either rectangular or cylinder in shape. Neglecting to change your air filters can lead to:
- Decreased engine power
- Poor acceleration
- Poor engine health
- Higher RPMs leading to more wear on your engine
The Benefits of Changing Filters
- It’s been known that when you change your air filter, your fuel mileage can increase upwards to 14% for more modern cars. Changing your filters can prolong the life of your vehicle since these trapped dirt, debris, and other particles can lead to costly repairs on your engine. Keep a close eye on your filters and consider changing them every time you have an oil change.
How To Know When To Change
- Filters should be changed around every 15,000 to 60,000 miles depending on the make of your vehicle. If you find yourself traveling dusty or dirty roads more often, your filters will likely need to be replaced more often. Keep an eye on these tops signs to ensure when to swap:
- Your vehicle is having issues with acceleration
- Your RPMs are higher than normal
- A visual inspection of your filter shows it to be dirty
Happy Spring! Well, we’re almost there, not quite but almost. And that means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for the upcoming season full of fun and adventures. Below, you’ll find a few helpful tips to getting your vehicle spring ready. And if you’re ready to have your vehicle serviced, schedule your service appointment with our team online today and be sure to take advantage of our monthly service offers! We want to help you save time and money at Fiore Toyota, so grab some tips, an offer, and schedule your appointment!
Wash Your Ride
- As temperatures are warming up, it’s important to visit the car wash and treat your vehicle to a little TLC. Make sure to wash the undercarriage of your vehicle to get rid of any winter buildup and debris. It’s also a great idea to have the interior of your vehicle detailed to ensure a fresh, clean start to spring.
Check Your Battery
- Wintertime is known for making batteries weak and it’s important to have your battery tested to ensure its health. Also, if your battery is older than four years old, it’s a good rule of thumb to invest in a new one.
Fill Up The Fluids
- During the winter, your vehicle’s fluids tend to drain easily and quickly. And with spring around the corner, you should be stopping in to have your fluids topped off and be sure you have plenty of windshield washer fluid too.
Inspect & Align Your Tires
- Winter driving can be brutal on your tires and it’s important to ensure that there are no leaks, bulges, and lack of tread on your tires. Stop in and allow our team to inspect your tires, fill up to proper PSI levels, rotate and align them.
Get Under The Hood
- While we’re at it, pop open the hood (when cold) and give everything underneath a good look over. Inspect hoses, belts, caps, air filters, and make sure they are not cracked or damaged. If they are, be sure to schedule an appointment and have them replaced as soon as possible. Also, make sure your air filters are replaced so your air conditioning is ready when warm weather is officially here.
Ready, Set, Go! The time to slip behind the wheel of an adventure vehicle right here at Fiore Toyota. With great incentives, there’s something for everyone right here this March! We encourage you to check out these offers below and when you find something that works for you, grab an offer off our specials page, and hurry on in to see our team for a test drive! There’s no reason to be stuck behind the wheel of an old, beat-up ride. So hurry on in to see our team and let’s get you behind the wheel of a new Toyota this spring!
2021 Toyota RAV4 LE
- Get 1.9% APR* for 60 months
- Up to $2,250 off MSRP*
2021 Toyota Corolla LE
- Get 0% APR* for 60 months
- Save up to $3,135 off MSRP*
2021 Toyota Sienna XLE
- Get 1.9% APR* for 60 months
- Save up to $3,000 off MSRP*
*Offers expire 3/31/2021. See dealer for full details.
Spring is upon us, can you believe it?! We hardly can but we’re ready for spring flowers and warmer temperatures. And with that, come springtime road trips! This means it’s time to treat your Toyota to a little TLC service appointment from your favorite service technicians right here at Fiore Toyota. We encourage you to browse these March service incentives, print what works for you on our specials page, and be sure to schedule a service appointment with our team today! We look forward to working with you and your vehicle, contact our team today for further details or assistance. We hope to see you soon!
March 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 3/31/2021. See specials page for full details.
Winter is winding down and spring will be here soon. This means your travels will be picking up and if you need to rely on a safe vehicle for those travels, we encourage you to hurry into Fiore Toyota to upgrade your vehicle. And we’re here to help make this the easiest car buying experience yet. Below, you’ll find five helpful tips for when you stop in to see our team. Check out those details, choose your Toyota on our inventory, and stop in to upgrade! We look forward to working with you and hope to see you soon!
Get Pre-Approved: getting a pre-approved auto loan before stopping in to see our team will speed up the buying process and keep you from waiting long periods of time while we’re dealing with the bank. Also, we recommend getting pre-approved before even starting your vehicle search, so you will have a better idea of your budget and what types of models you can afford.
Know The Value of Your Trade: planning to trade in your old vehicle? Do a little research before stopping in. Not only is this beneficial for you, knowing your vehicle’s trade value can help you negotiate the deal and in some situations, can get you a lower payment. There are many tools available to you to use for research and find your vehicle’s trade value. A trade appraisal will also work as a starting point when it comes time to discuss your trade.
Personal Identification: the paperwork process can be a pain in the butt and we recommend bringing in the right items on the first purchase visit in order to ensure a quick, pain-free process. Be sure to bring in your driver’s license, proof of insurance, current registration, and the title to your trade (if you are trading in a vehicle.) These are all necessary in order to get you out the door with your new car and if you end up forgetting any, the process can be held up.
Review Your Deal: before you sign on the dotted line, you need to know what you are paying for, how much, and for how long. If you are going to be shelling out cash, you should know exactly what you are paying for. Don’t be afraid to ask questions before signing on the line and if you don’t understand something – it is your salesman’s job to explain all of those nitty-gritty details. Don’t be afraid to ask!
Take a Test Drive: we sure hope no one would ever purchase a vehicle without taking a test drive but if that’s the case, let us recommend taking one! A test drive is the most important thing to do before buying. This is a big investment and if you are not 100 percent happy, it’ll be a waste of time and money on your end! Even if you have to test drive the vehicle a few times and ask a million questions, it is better that you get everything you want than just agreeing to something you think you will like.
Can you believe that winter is almost over?! That means it’s the perfect time to slip behind the wheel of a brand new Toyota right here at Fiore Toyota! And with a variety of brand new offers waiting for you at the dealership, we guarantee you won’t leave here empty-handed. Check out those brand new Toyota offers below and be sure to contact our team when you’re ready to take a test drive. Or simply schedule your appointment over the phone or online via our online scheduler! We look forward to assisting you in the search for the perfect upgrade this winter! See you soon!
2021 Toyota RAV4 LE
- Get 1.9% APR* for 60 months
- Buy for only $27,387*
2021 Toyota Venza LE Hybrid AWD
- Get 1.9% APR* for 60 months
- Buy for only $31,660*
2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLEAWD
- Get 1.9% APR* for 60 months
- Buy for only $40,085*
*Offers expire 3/01/2021. See dealer for full details.
It’s the season of love. And we’re feeling really lovely here at Fiore Toyota this season and we hope you are too. This week we are dropping our new February service specials and we hope you’ll take advantage of these savings while they’re available to you and your Toyota. Grab the service special that works best for you on our specials page and be sure to schedule your appointment online or give our team a call to schedule over the phone! We look forward to serving you right here at Fiore Toyota and hope to see you soon!
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 2/28/2021. See specials page for full details.
Happy snow day! Whether you got hit hard or just a little snow blew your way, we’re here to help make this the easiest snow travel of the year. This week we have four tips to assist you in conquering your snow travels this February. We encourage you to check these tips out, put them to good use, and hurry on in to see our team to have your vehicle serviced this winter. Let’s get started!
Drive Smooth
- Be deliberate, gentle, and gradual. It’s important to drive smoothly and make no jerky movements that can cause an accident slip on the road. A good life hack is to pretend you’re driving with a hot cup of coffee in your lap and you don’t want to spill it.
Look Ahead & Look Here
- When roads get more slippery, you should be looking farther down the road and anticipate what to do next. If there are turns, slow way down. When roads are wet, allow double the stopping distance and triple with snow, and even more with ice. Use extra caution and concentration. If you feel your vehicle beginning to slide, always look where you want your vehicle to go, not where it’s heading at the current moment.
Deal With Skids
- When skids happen, it’s important not to panic, stay calm, and don’t stab on the brakes. For a front-wheel skid, ease off the gas, in a moment or two, the wheels should regain traction. Then aim where you want to go as your traction returns. For rear skids, quickly turn the steering wheel in the same direction the rear is sliding. Ease off the gas and brakes. Steer back in the original direction when you regain traction.
Constantly Assess Traction
- During a snowy/ icy drive, it’s important to continuously assess your traction situation. If your vehicle is equipped with ABS systems, traction-control systems or stability-control systems, your vehicle is more likely to have a successful trip. But don’t rely strictly on these systems. It’s important to stay vigilant and cautious when on the road.
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter right here at Fiore Toyota! And we want to help our customers have a successful winter season. Whether you’re staying here in Hollidaysburg or you’re planning to travel this winter, these tips will help you conquer the cold. Check them out below and warm up behind the wheel of a brand new Toyota this January. Hurry in to see our team and take advantage of great new incentives happening all month long!
Emergency Kit:
- It’s always a good idea to be prepared in the event of an emergency, especially in the winter months. We encourage you to keep an extra coat, warm hat, gloves, and extra socks in your vehicle. It’s a good idea to keep a blanket, phone charger, flashlight, bottle of water, and a small non perishable snack.
Stop Foggy Windows:
- Foggy windows are no stranger in the winter season. And they can lead to potentially dangerous situations. Roll down your windows to quickly defog those windows or keep a clean chalkboard eraser in your vehicle to wipe away the fog.
Keep Yourself From Getting Stuck:
- If your vehicle is a little on the lighter side, we encourage you to place a few bags of kitty litter in the back of your vehicle or trunk. This will aid in traction in the rear of your vehicle. And also keep a small shovel in the event you get stuck.
Keep The Underside Of Your Vehicle Clean:
- It’s important to keep your vehicle clean all year long, but it’s especially important to keep the underside of your vehicle clean during the winter. Dirt, salt, and ice can accumulate underneath and cause erosion. Get a car wash on a warmer day and park your vehicle in the garage.
Avoid Frozen Wiper Blades:
- Whether it’s a little snow or ice, no one likes frozen over wiper blades. We recommend leaving your wiper blades propped up when your vehicle is in park or place a pair of socks over the blades to keep them from freezing.
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