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TOYOTA GIVES AARP $12.6 MILLION

Published Friday, 30 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

Toyota has awarded the AARP Foundation a $12.6 million grant to promote driver safety among older, low-income Americans. The money continues to fund a program that has successfully educated men and women over the age of 50 about the perils of the road for 32 years now.

This grant, announced at AAEP's Life@50+ National Event & Expo, will help low-income older people secure everyday essentials of food, housing, income and what Toyota calls "personal connection." A dearth of safe and reliable transportation is a leading contributor to the increase in isolation among older Americans who lack money. Read…

HERE COMES BATTERY WEATHER

Published Friday, 30 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: Service.

We live in NE Ohio, and that means cold weather is already on the horizon. Before the snow arrives, we recommend that you ask for a free battery test during your next maintenance service to ensure that your battery is ready for winter.

Toyota's TrueStart batteries provide the best combination of Cold Cranking Amps (CCA's) to help your vehicle start in extreme weather conditions, and Reserve Capacity (RC), which helps maintain power to electronics during an electrical system outage or long periods of inactivity.

TrueStart batteries feature an 84 month warranty, 24 month free replacement, and a complimentary…

CAR & DRIVER REVIEW: 2012 CAMRY

Published Friday, 30 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: New Inventory.

Car & Driver is known for tough reviews that pull no punches. So you'll understand if we're more than a little proud of what they have to say about the new 2012 Camry:

· What Toyota has achieved with the latest Camry makeover is a return to the traits that put this car at the top of so many families' shopping lists.

· Expanded roominess is always welcome in a family sedan, and in the new Camry, it's enhanced by a center rear position that's habitable for more than a run to the mall.

· Even more welcome is the…

TOYOTA SETS SPEED RECORD

Published Friday, 30 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

WHAT IS A WARRANTY?

Published Friday, 30 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: Service.

In the Metro Toyota Client Care Center, we are often asked what is and what isn't covered by a vehicle's warranty. From the way these questions are phrased, it's clear that many folks don't really understand what a warranty is or what it's intended to cover. Here's the scoop:

A warranty is a promise from the manufacturer to repair or replace a part (or an item) if it fails within a specific time period from the date of purchase due to poor workmanship by the manufacturer.

A warranty does not typically cover damage to…

LAUNCH PARTY

Published Friday, 23 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: New Inventory.

NOISE SIGNALS

Published Friday, 23 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: Service.

Today's lesson in the colorful language of Automobile Technicians concentrates on terms relating to how your vehicle sounds and what that may mean. Knowing these key terms can help you better communicate any issues that you esperience to your Service Advisor, saving you time and money. Because a noise often takes hours to diagnose and treat, we are unable to perform this type of service while you wait (or on Saturdays, when we only perform maintenance services). However, we will be happy to give you a ride on our courtesy shuttle or to arrange a rental vehicle for you…

Titles & Plates Demystified

Published Friday, 23 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

TITLES & PLATES DEMYSTIFIED
Few things seem to cause as much confusion as how license plates & vehicle titles work - that is, who is responsible for what, when, and in what situation. To make your life easier, we have created a form that spells it all out, and that you will receive whenever you purchase or lease a vehicle from Metro Toyota. A brief version of this form is below (click here for a downloadable, printable version):

SITUATION	METRO'S RESPONSIBILITIES	YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchase vehicle. No Plate transfer.	Provide you with title/memo.	Take title/memo to Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV…

Etune

Published Friday, 23 September, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

ENTUNE DETAILS
Toyota's new vehicle multimedia system, Entune, is due to debut in select model 2012 vehicles. Entune allows you to use your phone to power vehicle-based apps. Here's an advance look at the details:

· Your primary source for everything Entune is Toyota.com/Entune.

· Complimentary/transferable for 3 years from original purchase date.

· Keeps you connected through 5 apps/5 data services. (Apps include Bing, Pandora, iheartradio, movietickets.com, and OpenTable; data services include fuel, sports, stocks, traffic, and weather.)

· Register up to 5 phones per Entune account.

· Compatible phones include Blackberry, iPhone, and Android.

· All Entune…

2012 Toyota Yaris Facts and Figures

Published Wednesday, 21 September, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: New Inventory, News.

We have new updates on the 2012 Toyota Yaris coming to Metro Toyota, located at 13775 Brookpark Road in Cleveland, OH. The next-gen Yaris will be available in both three-door and five-door variants, ranging in price from $14,115 to $17,200.

Yaris will be powered by a 1.5-liter engine, producing 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. This engine can be paired with a new four-speed electronically controlled transmission, or a five-speed manual available on L and SE models.

Standard devices on all Toyota Yaris vehicles include power steering, power locks, six cup holders, storage cover for the…

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