Curtis Cars

14/10/2026

09/10/2026

🎈 Shine is 60 this year, and we're proud to be headline sponsor of their 60th Anniversary Virtual Balloon Race.

Shine supports people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and their families, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

£40,480 raised so far against a £50,000 target, with four weeks to go. Let's help get them over the line.

Buy a balloon here 👇
https://www.shinevirtualballoonrace.com/race/celebrating-60-years-of-shine-n26

The race launches from our Ballymena site on 9 November.

09/10/2026

🛞 October is Tyre Safety Month, so we're checking tyres for free.

Your tyres are the only part of the car touching the road. Braking, steering and grip in the wet all come down to four patches of rubber about the size of your hand.

All through October, call into Curtis Toyota Coleraine and we'll check your pressures, tread and tyre condition. No charge, no obligation, about 10 minutes.

If everything's fine, we'll tell you. If it's not, we'll tell you that too, straight.

📞 028 7032 2777
📍 Curtis Toyota Coleraine

25/09/2026

⚠️ Missed a service? Don’t panic

It happens.

But leaving it too long can lead to:
• Bigger repair bills
• Reduced reliability
• Lower vehicle value

The good news is you can get back on track quickly.

If you’re unsure, our team will check your car and advise what to do next.
📞 028 70322 777

29/07/2026

Sad to hear of the passing of Gerry Kelly.

Some of our older customers may remember this one. Gerry officially opened our then Peugeot showroom on Somerset Road in Coleraine back in the late 90s / early 2000s, with Jimmy Tannahill as proprietor at the time. He even played the famous “Mug’s Game” with one of the guests on the night.

A very pleasant man. The Kelly Show was a Friday night fixture in homes right across Northern Ireland for the best part of two decades.

Our thoughts are with his wife and family. May he rest in peace.

20/05/2026

Thinking of fitting a tow bar or towing with your Toyota?

It is important to remember that not every vehicle has the same towing capacity, even if it looks similar to another model.

Before towing, you need to check:
• Your vehicle’s towing limit
• The trailer or caravan weight plate
• Braked and unbraked towing capacity
• Gross train weight
• Axle weights
• Nose weight
• Your driving licence entitlement
• Lights, tyres, mirrors, brakes and load security

For example, some vehicles may be suitable for heavier braked trailers, while others may have lower limits depending on model, year, drivetrain and specification.

At Curtis Toyota, we can help advise on Toyota tow bar options and where to find the correct vehicle information. However, it is always the driver’s responsibility to make sure the vehicle, trailer and load are legal and safe before towing.

Planning to tow? Speak to Curtis Toyota Coleraine before you hook up.

Curtis Toyota Coleraine
028 703 22777

12/05/2026

👏 Thank you to all the nurses in our community and beyond for your incredible care and dedication.

We appreciate you!

08/05/2026

💷 Spread the cost of servicing your Toyota.

One of the most common questions we’re asked at Curtis Toyota Ballymena is:
“Is Toyota Service Plan Plus worth it?”

For many drivers across Northern Ireland, the answer is yes, especially if you want predictable costs and no surprise bills.

Toyota Service Plan Plus allows you to:
✔ Spread servicing costs monthly
✔ Use genuine Toyota parts
✔ Protect your manufacturer warranty
✔ Maintain full Toyota service history

It’s particularly popular with drivers who want peace of mind and controlled running costs.

If you’re based in Ballymena or anywhere across Northern Ireland and would like to see if Service Plan Plus suits your vehicle, our aftersales team will happily talk it through.

📞 028 703 22777
📍 Curtis Toyota Coleraine

Read the full guide here:
https://www.curtiscars.co.uk/news/toyota-service-plan-plus-northern-ireland/

05/05/2026

🔧 Working safely on Toyota hybrid systems

Not all vehicle work is the same.

With many Toyota models now hybrid, some repairs and recall work involve working on high-voltage systems. These require specialist training, equipment, and strict safety procedures.

In this photo, our technician is carrying out checks on a Toyota RAV4 hybrid system using insulated protective gloves - designed specifically for working safely around high-voltage components.

Before any work begins, the system must be fully isolated and checked to ensure it is safe.

If your vehicle is booked in for hybrid-related work or a recall, you may notice it can take a little longer than expected. This is because our team must follow detailed safety procedures at every stage.

It’s all about doing the job properly and keeping everyone safe.

04/05/2026

☀️ Happy May Day Bank Holiday!

Wishing everyone a relaxing long weekend and safe journeys wherever you’re headed.