The Guinness World Record for largest chocolate Easter egg is 15,873 pounds, and it was over 34 feet tall! Will you be enjoying a delicious chocolate egg this weekend?
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Oil & Filter Change Special!
Happy Wednesday fan! Right now at Toyota of Washington you can get a synthetic oil and filter change with a genuine Toyota oil filter, up to 5 quarts of synthetic oil, PLUS inspection and adjusting of all fluid levels for just $49.95! Click here for YOUR coupon, but hurry in because this deal won't last long.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
World Debut of Next-Generation Toyota Highlander SUV at 2013 New York Auto Show
The press conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time in the Galleria Level 4 at the Jacob Javits Center.
The global reveal of the all-new Highlander will be broadcast live via Livestream at: http://new.livestream.com/toyota/NY2013 and will be available for continuous replay immediately after the press conference.
Courtesy of Toyota Press Room
Monday, March 25, 2013
WHat if you could create YOUR own holiday?
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Welcome back from the weekend fans! Tomorrow we celebrate one of our favorite days of the year, National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, where you get a chance to throw away the rule book and celebrate however you like! If you could create YOUR own holiday, what would it be? Tell us in the comments and SHARE with your friends to see what they would choose too!
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Check Out This Fantastic 5-Star Review!
"I feel super confident telling others to look there (and ask for Cullen..he is who sold me my car!) I enjoyed this dealership because at a time that could be majorly stressful and confusing, I was made comfortable by the informative and friendly staff." -Alana H.
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Toyota’s Prius and Highlander Hybrid Earn U.S. News and World Report’s Best Cars for Families Awards
The Toyota Prius and Highlander Hybrid have garnered category honors as part of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Cars for Families awards. The 2013 Toyota Prius took top honors in the Best Hatchback for Families category, while the 2013 Highlander Hybrid won the Best Hybrid SUV for Families award for the third year in a row.
The Best Cars for Families awards combine quality, size and family-friendly features into a composite score. Quality is measured using a weighted average of scores from the U.S. News rankings at the time the awards are published. The rankings compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus of automotive critics’ opinions. Size is based on a vehicle's seating capacity and interior space. For family-friendly features, the U.S. News editors factor in the availability of features deemed to be helpful to families.
Courtesy of Toyota Press Room
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Happy Wednesday!
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Hey fans! Don’t let just anyone take care of your car’s routine maintenance! Allow the certified technicians and experienced service team at Toyota of Washington to ensure your vehicle is treated right and receives nothing but the best when it comes to service or repairs! Keep your car running in tip-top shape and schedule your appointment NOW!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Toyota i-ROAD Leans its Way into the City!
Toyota's i-ROAD Concept, which debuts at this week's Geneva Motor Show, is adorned with just three wheels, meaning it's just as much a motorcycle as it is a car, and the driver and passenger sit in tandem style instead of side-by-side. This arrangement allows for a very thin 850mm width, which is about the same as a large motorcycle. Because the cockpit is enclosed, the occupants don't need helmets, nor are they open to the elements outside.
Also like a traditional two-wheeler, the i-ROAD tilts through the turns and when driving on uneven surfaces. Toyota says its computer-controlled Active Lean technology automatically balances the vehicle with no input from the driver.
Despite the automaker's expertise in hybrid drive trains, the i-ROAD is a pure electric vehicle, and Toyota says it "believes in the feasibility of EVs to serve as a main mode of transport for short urban journeys." There's a two-kilowatt motor in each front wheel, meaning the i-ROAD offers up just over five horsepower, which isn't a lot but should be enough to get moving up to city traffic speeds (no performance specs are available).
An on-board lithium ion battery allows for a range of around 30 miles, after which the vehicle can be recharged in three hours using "a conventional domestic power supply." We're a little unsure of what Toyota means by that – using a 110-volt outlet or a 220-volt outlet, or perhaps a unique charger? -- but you're welcome to see the press release yourself below, along with a video showing the leaning three-wheeler in action.
Courtesy of AutoBlog
Monday, March 11, 2013
Timing Belt Help!
The timing belt serves a very important part when it comes to making your engine run. Namely, the timing belt is the belt that controls the camshafts in your engine and keeps the entire operation running smoothly. Note that timing belts are present in engines with overhead cams, and are essential to keep these cams turning at the right time in order to keep the engine running.
Regardless of what type of motor is present in your car, a failure in the timing belt will cause the engine to suddenly stop. This means that your car will suddenly stop running and you will not be able to get it started again. In all cases, this means calling a tow truck to come pick up your now non-running vehicle.
If all of this sounds like a nightmare, that’s because it can really turn out to be one. Luckily though, timing belt failure is somewhat easy to prevent, and although it may not be the cheapest or easiest operation in the world, it is definitely a better option that purchasing either a new car or a new engine.
Of course, checking to see when your timing belt was last changed is not always the easiest task either. If you have owned your car, and have ever had it replaced in the past, you should have the mileage written down as to when it was changed. If, though, you purchased your car used, there may be a sticker located under the hood of your car that gives the mileage of the last change. If you cannot find this sticker, than it may be better to have the belt changed, just to be on the safe side. If you have the owners manual for your vehicle, it should detail when the belt should be changed.
If you have trouble finding out when exactly the belt should be changed; you could consult either a local mechanic or contact a dealership for the exact number. A good general rule of thumb is that a timing belt should be changed every 60,000 to 75,000 miles, although some belts are designed to last up to 100,000 miles before requiring a change. Regardless though, it is best not to let a belt go more than 80,000 miles or so, even if the recommended change point is a lot higher. Changing your belt early is definitely a lot safer for your engine, and a little money out of pocket can save you a lot of money and a new car in the long run.
If you need to check the timing belt on your Toyota, feel free to bring it in to the service department here at Toyota of Washington!
Courtesy of Mastertechnicians.net
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Toyota Motor Sales Continues to See Steady Growth in February
Toyota Division posted February total sales of 149,038 units, up 8.7 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 4.4 percent over February 2012.
“Despite rising gas prices, severe winter storms and concerns about the federal budget, February was a good indication of the overall strength of the market,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “With the most fuel efficient full line of vehicles, Toyota is well positioned, and we’re encouraged by very positive consumer reaction to our new Avalon and RAV4.”
Lexus Division reported February total sales of 17,339, up 8.3 percent on a DSR basis and up 3.9 percent by raw volume, compared to the same period last year.
Other Highlights:
- Avalon posted its best month since November 2007, up 63.1 percent with sales of 5,703 units
- RAV4, bolstered by sales of the all-new 2014 model, recorded its best-ever February with sales of 13,329 units, up 5.1 percent
- Corolla sales of 24,999 units were up 12.9 percent
- Camry posted sales of 31,270 units, while the Prius Family recorded sales of 17,812
- Total TMS truck sales of 70,051 units, up 16.1 percent
- Total TMS Hybrid sales were 26,966 units, up 2.3 percent on a DSR basis
- Both Tundra and Highlander posted their best February sales since 2008, up 15.5 and 14.1 percent, respectively
- Tacoma recorded sales of 12,644 units, up 18.5 percent, its best February since 2008
- Lexus RX sales of 6,938, up 19.8 percent
- Lexus ES sales of 4,817, up 60.7 percent
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