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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One of the leading causes of childhood deaths is preventable and you may be doing something incorrectly.  What if you found out that the problem is an issue with your car seat.

Buckle Up for Life is a national safety program from Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center that educates parents and caregivers about the proper use of car seats, booster seats and seat belts.

Since launching back in 2004, Buckle Up for Life has impacted more than 100,000 people and given more than 60,000 car seats to families in need. But the work is far from over. With Toyota’s support, Buckle Up for Life continues to provide guidance and education throughout the year on BuckleUpforLife.org.

ā€œWhile it’s true that cars and trucks are safer than ever, a properly installed car seat can mean the difference between life and death in a crash,ā€ said Gloria Del Castillo, Senior Specialist of Community Engagement for Buckle Up for Life. ā€œAccording to the CDC, car seats reduce the risk for injury in a crash by 71 to 82 percent for children when compared with seat belt use alone. That’s why Buckle Up for Life is so important and why I’m so inspired to keep expanding the program.ā€

In honor of National Safety Month in June, Buckle Up for Life is sharing expert advice to help families keep their little ones safe.

Here are the Top Car Seat Tips and Techniques from Buckle Up for Life:

  • Use the ā€œInch Testā€ and ā€œPinch Testā€: After you’ve buckled your child into their car seat, pinch the strap near their shoulders. If you can pinch a wrinkle in the fabric, tighten the strap until it is snug. Then grab the car seat at the bottom where it is attached to the car and tug from side to side and front to back. If the seat moves more than an inch in either direction, you need to tighten it.
  • Save the Towels for Your Beach Chair: Car seats can get hot in the summer weather, but don’t place towels between your child and their car seat to keep them cool. That extra material could potentially interfere with the seat’s ability to restrain the child in the event of a crash.
  • Car Seats Expire: Extreme weather changes can be stressful on car seat components. It is best to check the expiration date on your car seat, as the plastic in the seat and the integrity of the fabric in the straps can degrade over time. The expiration date can usually be found on a sticker affixed to the seat or the registration card.
  • Secure Loose Items in the Car: Make sure all loose items are tightly secured in your vehicle. These objects could become projectiles in the event of a crash.
  • Don’t rent a car seat: If you are renting a car this summer, make sure you use your own car seat. When you rent a car seat you don’t know important facts about its history that could affect its ability to protect your child. The good news is that most airlines allow you to check your car seat for free.

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