Here's a great Christmas Playlist!

To help get you in the Christmas spirit, here's a great playlist from Spotify! If your looking to liven up your office or work commute, try out some of these holiday hits. What are some of your favorite holiday songs?     If you still have car shopping on your holiday to-do list, be sure to stop by our South Carolina dealership and take a new car for a test drive. Happy Holidays!

Rank 'Em: Christmas Movie Edition

In honor of the holidays, we have a fun little activity for you. How would you rank these classic Christmas movies? Share your answers in the comments below.

• A Charlie Brown Christmas
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• It's a Wonderful Life

Happy Holidays from Toyota Center!

Preparing for Your Next Winter Road Trip

As the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, many of us will be heading out for a winter road trip. Whether it's a day trip to play in the snow or a full-fledged family vacation to a national park, there's plenty of fun travel activities for everyone. But before you head out on the road, it's important to make sure you're prepared. Here are three helpful tips to make sure you stay safe on the road:

• Inspect your tire-tread wear and maintain the proper air pressure indicated in your owner's manual. Also replace worn, old tires and install snow or all-weather tires if driving in snow.
• Check your antifreeze strength in the radiator overflow reservoir with a hydrometer. The antifreeze should be clean, up to the proper level, and strong enough to provide protection at 36 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
• Be certain your headlights, taillights, brake lights and turning signals work, and replace bulbs as necessary.

It's recommended that you regularly get a full-service tuneup for your vehicle. Before you leave, try to bring your car or truck in for service at least a week or two before your road trip. You can even schedule a service appointment online on our website.

Do You Daydream about a New Car?

A recent study shows that people spend almost half their waking hours daydreaming. After hearing this statistic, we got to thinking, how much of that time is spent daydreaming about new cars?

As many of us drive around town in our used cars, we can't help but think about what life would be like in a new set of wheels. While daydreaming is nice, we're here to turn your dream into a reality.

If you're in the market for a new car, be sure to stop by our South Carolina dealership and take a Toyota for a test drive!

Increased Fuel Efficiency? The Answer is in Your Tires.

As gas prices continue to fluctuate, drivers across the country continue to look for ways to increase their car's fuel efficiency and save gas. While there are several ways to avoid numerous trips to the pump, one of the easiest ways can be found in your tires. More specifically, the tire pressure.

Keeping your tires properly inflated is very important because low pressure increases rolling resistance. Many drivers forget to check and adjust their tire pressure, but it's a good idea to remember and do it once a week. It won't take long before you see an increase in your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

If you need a tire rotation or other maintenance done to your Toyota, be sure to take advantage of our online service specials! 

Feature Focus: Entune Audio Plus

Today's Feature Focus introduces us to the new 2014 4Runner and the Entune™ Audio Plus system. If you're looking for a new SUV, we definitely recommend looking at the Toyota 4Runner.

Every adventure has its own soundtrack. And with the 4Runner's standard Entune™ Audio Plus system, you can rest assure that yours will never skip a beat. Entune comes with: a 6.1-in high-resolution touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, SiriusXM Radio 18, auxiliary audio jack and USB port 19 with iPod® 20 connectivity.

This awesome feature is definitely music to our ears! So if you're in the market for a new Toyota, be sure to visit our South Carolina Automotive Dealership and take one for a test drive.

Have you ever traveled down a haunted highyway?

With Halloween just around the corner, we got to thinking about hauntings on roads across the globe. We've heard about hauntings at various locations like houses and businesses, but rarely have we heard about paranormal occurrences on eerie stretches of highway. Sounds like time for a ghost hunt!

After doing some initial research, we came across Clinton Road in Passaic County, New Jersey. So what is it about this road? It's a question that is on the minds of many. While nobody can seem to answer why weird things happen here, most can attest to what they are seeing.

If you visit the road at midnight, stop by the bridge at Dead Man’s Curve for a game of catch. While you toss pennies into the water below it's said the ghost of a young boy will toss them back. Some have also reported a gray wolf with red eyes stalking drivers from the bushes. Weird lights have also been seen flying in the sky and will draw your attention upward, away from the blood stains on the pavement.

This road is certainly not for the faint of heart. Regardless of your stance on the paranormal, it is a fact that there are definitely many unexplained things occurring on this scary roadway.

While driving on these roads can be a bit unnerving, buying a new car doesn't have to be a frightening experience. Stop by our Toyota dealership and take a new car for a test drive today!

Fall Foliage Road Trip: The Great Smoky Mountains

With the calendar turning to Autumn, now is a great time to head out on a road trip and check out all of the amazing colors of the fall season. There are lush landscapes across the country filled with gorgeous hues of red, orange and yellow, but one of the best environments to experience these awesome fall colors is in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Situated near Gatlinburg, TN, this incredible mountain range is filled with jaw-dropping scenery. The fall colors peak there in mid-October, so now is the best time to visit!

If you're thinking of going out on your own Fall Foliage Road Trip, don't forget to schedule a service appointment with our Toyota dealership to make sure your car is in peak driving condition.

Flashback Friday: Vintage Toyota Edition

Whenever Flashback Friday comes around, we always enjoy scrolling through the interwebs for classic Toyota photos. This week, the picture that grabbed our attention was of this classic 1970s Toyota Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser models have definitely evolved over the years and it's amazing to see just how far the Toyota SUV has come.

If you'd like to take a new Toyota for a test drive, please visit our South Carolina dealership today. We have a number of great models available!

How Does a Gas Nozzle Know When to Shut Off?

Anyone who has filled up a gas tank in a car has thought about this at one point or another. As we patiently wait at the pump for our tanks to be filled, the gas nozzle magically stops before gasoline spills all over the ground. But how does the nozzle know when to stop?

The answer can be found in this cool video by BrainStuff.

After you're finished watching this video be sure to visit our Toyota Center website and take a look at our great selection of vehicles!

Congrats to James Davis on achieving "The Assembly of Champions" for SET!

James Davis from Toyota Center was the only Technician to rank #1 in the region, therefore, he was selected to join "The Assembly of Champions!" He won this by mastering his ASE certification tests, Master Diagnostic Technician test, and CSI scores.

James and his wife will be traveling to Japan and visiting Toyota City and Tokyo with the other 4 winners from the other regions in the country for a special recognition ceremony.

Join us in congratulating James on this huge accomplishment!

If you're looking for a new Toyota, be sure to stop by our West Columbia, SC dealership and take one for a test drive.

Throwback Thursday: Vintage Toyota Edition

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today we're taking a look back at the vintage Toyota vehicles we know and love. What is your favorite classic Toyota model?

If you're looking for a new Toyota, be sure to stop by our Toyota Center dealership and take one for a test drive.

Are you ready for some football?

Whether your allegiance is with South Carolina or Clemson, we can all agree on one thing... It feels good to be back in College Football season! As summer comes to a close and Labor Day approaches, eager fans welcome back the return of college football. And as sports fans across the country flock to their favorite stadiums, many are anxious to get ready for all of the fun tailgating festivities.

If you're planning your tailgate game plan for the upcoming season, don't forget to bring along your trusty Toyota! The Tundra, Tacoma or 4Runner are excellent vehicles to help ensure your tailgate party is a complete success.

Don't have a Toyota? Be sure to head over to our South Carolina Dealership to take one for a test drive!

The Tundra Helps Tackle Your To-Do List

It's always seems like there's always something that needs to be done around the house. Whether it's doing some landscaping in the front yard or helping your buddy move some furniture, having a truck handy will definitely help with your errands.

So if you're in the market for a new Toyota, here's why we recommend getting a Tundra CrewMax to help tackle your to-do list.

• Towing Hitch Receiver: The Tundra comes equipped with an available i-FORCE V8 and Tow Package with an integrated towing hitch receiver. Those impossible hauls have finally met their match.
• Tow/Haul Mode: TOW/HAUL Mode extends the use of your lower gear ranges, helping to prevent the transmission from awkwardly shifting for the right gear when towing. 
• Incredible Towing Capacity: The Tundra can tow more than five tons, and the 4x2 Regular Cab Long Bed with available 5.7L V8 has a towing capacity up to 10,400 lbs. 

The Toyota Tundra is a great truck and a perfect choice for those looking for a vehicle with enough power to tackle even the toughest tasks. If you want to take one for a test drive, stop by our South Carolina Toyota dealership today!

Why the Tundra Rules: Reason #5

The Toyota Tundra is an amazing truck with incredible power. There are a number of reasons why you should choose the Tundra for your next truck, but for today's post, we're focusing on one incredible fact.

It can tow a space shuttle. Yes, you read that right. Space. Shuttle.

On October 12, 2012, the Toyota Tundra took on the job of towing Space Shuttle Endeavour across Los Angeles' 405 freeway. If you want to read more about the Tundra's towing trip, visit the Toyota website.

If this fact has you excited to experience the Tundra's power in person, be sure to stop by Toyota Center and take one for a test drive today!

Why the Sienna Rocks: Reason #6

The 2013 Toyota Sienna is turning heads in the minivan market. From its spacious interior to its sleek exterior, the Sienna is showing why many choose this Toyota for their families. If you're in the market for a new minivan, here are three reasons why driving the new Sienna will make you the coolest soccer mom (or dad) on the planet.

• Room to Spare: The Sienna has seating for eight, so you don't have to worry about leaving anyone behind and get to the post-game pizza party on time.
• Sports Sedan-Inspired Styling: Show up to the game in style with the Sienna's sedan-inspired exterior. 
• No Power, No Problem: Avoid the dreaded dead battery with the numerous USB ports and charge your mobile devices on the go.

Be sure to stop by our Toyota dealership and take a new Sienna for a test drive today!

Toyota Adds a New Twist to Your Commute

Toyota's latest innovation has nothing to do with automobiles, but it can definitely change the way you get around. The automaker recently announced that they are starting public testing on their Segway-like Winglet in Japan.

The Winglet is a two-wheeled vehicle that works similar to the popular Segway and is said to travel up to six miles between charges.

To learn more about this new device, visit the Autoblog news feed. If four wheels are more your speed, check out the new Toyota models on our Toyota dealership website.

Car Care Tip of the Week: Keep the Caps On

You step out into driveway ready to start your morning commute only to discover a flat tire. How did that happen overnight? If the tire valve is missing its cap, the culprit might be a leaky valve. Those little caps keep out dirt and moisture that can cause leaks, so be sure to keep caps on all your tire valves. Another tip: When you replace tires, remind the tire shop that you expect new valves with the tires.



Courtesy of Reader’s Digest

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Car Care Tip of the Week: Use Your Headrest!

Before you hit the road, sit up straight, raise your head as high as you can, and press it into the headrest. Hold it there for five seconds, then relax and repeat five times. This will improve your posture and put muscles like your multifidus to work to keep your spine erect. This, in turn, will reduce the strain on your neck.

Prius Summer of Savings Event

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It's another edition of Wallpaper Wednesday!

Use this Toyota RAV4 as your next desktop background! #LetsGoPlaces

2015 Toyota hydrogen fuel cell car will have 300-mile range, Tokyo debut

The details on the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that Toyota will be offering in 2015 remain woefully scarce, but as we get closer to some sort of reveal at this year's Tokyo Motor Show in November, a few details are emerging. For one, that we will see the car at the Tokyo show.

That's the word from Bloomberg, anyway, which goes on to say that Toyota could introduce the fuel cell sedan to the US in 2014 as a 2015 model, "for a price comparable to a mid-size BMW or Tesla Model S." That narrows down the previously hinted-at price of between $50,000 and $100,000 a bit. Last month, Toyota's Chris Hostetter, Toyota USA's group vice president of strategic planning, told reporters the car will cost in the neighborhood of $50,000, "depending on how big your neighborhood is" and that it will have a range of 300 miles. That's the kind of math that led Tesla CEO Elon Musk to say fuel cells were really "fool cells," last month (see Bloomberg for more).

Toyota revealed the FCV-R fuel cell vehicle concept (pictured) at Tokyo in 2011. This week, it is leading a "Future of Mobility Conversation" at the 2013 Aspen Ideas Festival and is once again talking about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with Toyota's Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) in tow.


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ToyotaCare: Did You Hear?

This customer agrees that Toyota Care is one of many great reason to get a Toyota. Why do you love your Toyota?

Mystery Monday!

It's #MysteryMonday! The goal is to guess the model of the car based on the small portion we show you. Let's see how well you know your #Toyota! Go!

How about a new 2013 Camry?

A new #Toyota #Camry would look perfect in your driveway. If you agree, visit our website to see what models we have available! http://bit.ly/11IbVET

Meals Per Hour

Toyota is donating 1 meal for every view of this video to the Food Bank of New York City, to help residents of Far Rockaways, Queens who were severely affected by Hurricane Sandy.  All you have to do is watch the video!

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