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With the busy summer months behind us, fall is here. We are well aware that you have been putting off taking care of your vehicle. But now that it’s here, you should still take care of your car for the autumn weather. (Yes, even though it’s Florida.) Here are our top 5 tips for taking care of your car the best way possible for the season:

Check Tire Pressure: With the cooler weather, your tire pressure can dip. Tires can lose one pound of pressure for every drop of 10 degrees. That means you need to make sure…

We often hear the question of “What is the difference between Conventional, Full, and Semi-Synthetic Oil? What type of oil change is really necessary to get anyway? And cost wise, which one is most effective? If you don’t know what the difference is between synthetic blend oils and full synthetic oil, we are here to assist.

First things first, motor oils aren’t created equal. A synthetic oil typically outperform conventional oil.

Full synthetic oil is far superior to conventional oil due to its longevity. Full synthetic oil also won’t break down when it faces hot temperatures from…

Great…the “Check Engine” 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…

Your car is a well oiled machine! You take good care of it, the way you’re supposed to, right? Ok…maybe you’ve neglected a few things, but one thing to keep in mind is that proper maintenance on your vehicle in the long run can help you spend less time in the service department and spending more time on the road. You certainly want to do all you can to avoid major problems in the long run, so here are a few easy but important ways to keep your car in tip-top condition.

Change your oil and check…

One of the most common pieces of car maintenance that is so important, but often forgotten about is checking to insure that your vehicles headlights are working properly. Driving when it’s dark out is one of the most dangerous times to drive due to vision being compromised, therefore having headlights that are dim, cloudy, or just not properly lit make things even more difficult.

So, before you hit the road the next time, you will want to make sure to check your vehicle’s headlights and ensure that your visibility is high. If it is not, here are five…

Good repair tires are essential in keeping your car safe while driving down the road. That’s why, if you have tires that need to be replaced, now is the time to do it! Courtesy Toyota of Brandon is currently offering a fantastic special called the “Buy 3, Get the 4^th for $1”. This means if you purchase three tires at Courtesy Toyota, which serves the Tampa, Brandon, and Tampa Bay areas, you will be able to buy the fourth tire for just $1! That is a great savings!

No matter what your tire preference, driving habits, or budget…