Top 5 Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

 


It’s the time of year for turkeys, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie.

First, a bit of advice. According to Waze, the busiest time to travel is at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The best time to travel though? It’s at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.

So, if you are going to be one of the hundreds of thousands who hit the road to celebrate the holiday  Here are our tips to…

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Courtesy Toyota of Brandon Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

 


With it being October, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. To help raise awareness for breast cancer research and support, Courtesy Toyota of Brandon is going pink.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among American women, right behind skin cancer. Due to its vast reach breast cancer is something that affects each and every one of our lives in various ways as entire families are affected by this disease.

While great strides are being made, the numbers of those diagnosed with breast cancer are still high. One in eight women will be diagnosed in her lifetime. While…

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Steps To Protect Your Car in a Hurricane

 


In Florida, it’s hurricane season. With many different storms that will be barreling towards the state over the next few weeks and months, you should consider doing to protect your vehicle in the event of one of these catastrophic storms.

First things first, make sure that you stay updated on the storm’s track. We all know that the track of these hurricanes can and do change constantly. Also, make sure that you have…

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Toyota Makes Lost or Damaged Keys a Thing of The Past

 


You know it always happens when you’re in a hurry. You are looking everywhere and you just cannot find your car keys. You know you put them where you usually do. But they aren’t there. So you panic. It has to be somewhere, right? And you know with the ever increasing modern technology that happens in car keys nowadays, you know that a lost or damaged car key will not be easy to replace.

Well with Toyota, that ever increasing panic can be a thing of the past. Lost or damaged car keys will be able to easily…

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Courtesy Toyota of Brandon Under Refurbishment


 

Things are getting exciting around here at Courtesy Toyota of Brandon. We are thrilled to announce that we have begun construction on our brand new Courtesy Toyota Facility. This incredible and state-of-the-art building will include the latest and greatest technology, as well as advanced equipment to handle all of your vehicle’s needs. We are also updating our amenities to make for an even more enjoyable visit.

If you are in the market for a new car, a certified pre-owned vehicle, a used car or truck, Toyota parts, or your car is in need of auto repair, our new facility…

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Toyota Leads the Pack with the Most IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards

 


Topping the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s awards is once again, Toyota! This year, nine Toyota vehicles were IIHS winners, with eight receiving the TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation. Models earned the awards for the IIHS based on a few key attributes including crashworthiness, headlight quality, and front crash prevention.

The 2017 Toyota TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners were:

  •        Toyota Prius (built after August 2016)
  •        Toyota Avalon (with specific headlights and built after March 2017)
  •        Toyota Prius Prime
  •        Toyota Camry (with available front crash prevention and specific headlights)
  •        Toyota Prius v (with available front crash prevention and specific headlights)
  •        Toyota RAV4…
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The All-New 2018 Toyota Camry


 

It’s almost time! The 2018 all-new Toyota Camry is almost here! Can you feel the excitement? The 2018 Toyota Camry is the eighth-generation sedan and it has seen a total refresh from a dependable and safe car to one that adds a more exciting character courtesy of newfound performance and style.

The 2018 Toyota Camry features an exterior that is surprising. With an unexpected attitude, the Camry’s front is accentuated by a two-piece grille that is comprised of flowing thick and thin treatments. Thesre are key elements of the Camry’s ā€œKeen Lookā€ design philosophy. The new Camry…

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Safety is Key This Memorial Day Weekend

 


More people are planning to hit the roads, the skies, and the rails this Memorial Day weekend. Matter of fact, more people will be heading to vacation destinations than they have since 2005, AAA says it’s an increase of 2.7%!

We know that most people will likely be driving to get to their destinations and that staying safe is incredibly important. We have some helpful tips that will make the drive go just…

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Toyota Prius Prime Named as 2017 World Green Car

 


April is Earth Month, which means it is time to celebrate all things green. So, we are proud to announce that Toyota the Toyota Prius Prime was recently declared the World Green Car for 2017 at this year’s New York International Auto Show!

Chosen from a list of twelve new vehicles that debuted all over the world this year, the Prius Prime won the illustrious prize. Categories taken into consideration for the winner of this award included tailpipe emissions, fuel consumption, and use of a major advanced power plant technology (beyond engine componentry) that is aimed specifically at increasing…

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Stay Safe This St. Patrick's Day

 


St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and while it’s certainly a day to party, you should certainly remember to stay safe while out on the roads. It has never been easier to make sure that you are not driving drunk. (Remember, tipsy driving is drunk driving.) Just because you are technically under the legal limit, it doesn’t mean that you are actually ok to drive, since having just one drink can impair a driver’s judgement.

Now we know that with St. Patrick Day being on a Friday this year, the desire to go out and commemorate…

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Great…the ā€œCheck Engineā€ light just came on in your vehicle! Now I’m going to have to pay for diagnostics to be run just to figure out what issues my car’s experiencing.  Well, we bring good news today! You see, now at Courtesy Toyota of Brandon, that’s no longer the case! We invite you to visit us and you’ll receive a Complimentary Initial Vehicle Diagnosis from our service department. (Do keep in mind that the initial/preliminary diagnosis such as fault code read is complimentary. Additional charges may apply for further diagnostic work.)

Having peace of mind by knowing what’s wrong with your vehicle is so important. So, if your car has the "check engine" light that has illuminated in your dash, we can help you to find out what’s going on with your vehicle. In addition, we’ll also assist you by making helpful recommendations to keep you driving around safely.

Having a certified technician checking out your vehicle makes a huge difference because today’s vehicles are super complex to work on. It takes a highly skilled technician with advanced tools to find out the main cause of the problems your vehicle is currently experiencing. By having the auto diagnostic testing service done on your vehicle, all that guess work can be removed from repairing your vehicle. The diagnostic provides an accurate diagnosis of your vehicle's engine problems. That also means that any repairs that need to be done on your vehicle are done correctly, the first time.

Here at Courtesy Toyota of Brandon, we’ll provide you with an in-depth inspection for your vehicle courtesy of our trustworthy and professional technicians. Our certified technicians can help assist you, and yes, we’ll provide the preliminary diagnosis on your vehicle’s problems for free!

We also know that your vehicle is more than an engine. To make sure that you are driving safely, it's also important to have brakes, tires, and your vehicle aligned properly. The amount of working parts in a vehicle can be overwhelming, which is why we are here to assist you in any way possible!

We invite you to let our service department help you figure out what issues are occurring within your vehicle and allow us to help you to ride around town with peace of mind. Schedule your Diagnostic appointment at Courtesy Toyota of Brandon today! We won't let you down, no matter what service your vehicle needs and we'll make sure your car will be ready for the road when you leave.

 
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