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Toyota has always made cars that seem to last forever. However, they now offer ToyotaCare, a no-cost maintenance plan, which offers you even more security and peace of mind. With ToyotaCare in place, you won’t have to worry about regular maintenance. To learn more, stop at Northway Toyota and talk to our trained staff.

ToyotaCare covers factory-scheduled service appointments for two years after you buy your Toyota. These appointments cover oil changes, tire rotations, multi-point inspections and fluid level checks and replacements as well as genuine Toyota parts. ToyotaCare also

 

Finding reliable and fuel efficient vehicles is well and good, but if drivers fall prey to the ills of poor fuel efficiency, many of these gains go out the tailpipe. The good news is, drivers who follow some simple and common-sense rules can often save themselves great amounts in terms of fuel costs.

One good way to lower fuel costs is to make sure that all vehicle systems are in proper operating condition. Vehicle owners should make sure that they have all critical systems checked on regular schedules. This means that the oil system, cooling system, fuel system...
 

 

Many car owners overlook the necessity of proper wheel alignment. There are a number of key benefits that can be realized when it comes to maintaining proper wheel alignment.

First, proper alignment enhances the useful life of your tires. Indeed, maintaining proper alignment can add a notable amount of time to the useful life of your tires. This can end up providing you with a decent financial savings when it comes to your car. 

Though it is a relatively unknown issue, a clogged engine air filter will cause your engine to fail and possibly create damage to the engine that requires a major overhaul. Modern engine air filters allow air into the combustion chamber through the motor throttle. When the air filter is clogged, air cannot get through, and the motor throttle remains open, sucking hard at the filter. The debris in the filter may get into the combustion chamber.

The oxygen sensor in the exhaust system measures the amount of oxygen left after combustion. The oxygen sensor sends the information to the engine…

One of the easiest things that you can do to increase safety on the road this winter is driving with a full tank of gas in the car. Here are some of the reasons why making those extra trips to the gas station are so beneficial, courtesy of our staff at Northway Toyota!

The more gas you have inside the tank, the heavier your vehicle will be. When you are traveling on icy roads, the rear tires need all the help possible to better grip that surface. If you travel around in the cold with the needle under a quarter…

Thanks to windshield wipers, rain isn't really a problem when it comes to driving. With the touch of a button or twist of a knob, your windshield wipers start wiping away the rain. But when winter comes around, rain turns into snow and ice. Regular windshield wiper blades may not be enough. So what do you do?

Get a set of winter windshield wiper blades. They are made out of a stronger rubber that resists tearing. They are encased in a hard rubber shell that doesn't let ice buildup on the windshield. They are stronger so they can…

Inspecting your car tires on a regular basis will help ensure that you have less trouble on the road. Schedule regular tire rotations at our dealership so we can identify any trouble that exists with your tires.

The most obvious sign of trouble with your car tires is bare spots in the tread. This will not only increase the chances of the tires blowing out, but it will also reduce the ability of your car to stop.

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— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016

Our team here at Northway Toyota understands the lure of the open road. As you travel from Latham to wherever the road may call you, it is paramount to plan ahead for a successful and memorable journey. Consider these points for your next pre-trip checklist.

Here at Northway Toyota, we are confident that successful road trips await if you take these points to heart. Safe travels!