ToyoTechs

04/09/2026

5 of the top 10 cars that holds there value are Toyotas !!!

Is your car's value holding up? A recent report shows the models that hold their value the best after five years.

12/01/2025

It’s True, You No Longer Need to Idle Your Car On Cold Mornings

It seems as though we’ve had more winter in the last month than in all of last year. With the weather getting cold early this year I thought it was a good idea to send out a reminder about not needing to idle your car on cold mornings.

Back in the day everybody would idle their vehicle to get the engine warm while waiting in the house. That’s when all cars had carburetors and needed to warm up before moving. However it’s been 30 years since that was commonplace. With today's fuel injectors, computer systems and thinner oils you don’t need to warm up your car’s engine like in the good old days.

The best way to warm up your car is to start it up, wait no more than a minute and go. It takes 3-5 minutes to warm your engine so just don’t gun the engine at the start. I know on these cold mornings before I get to the first red light by the QT my car is already blowing hot air and that's less than 1 mile away.

When your engine becomes warmer the computer sensors in your car will adjust the fuel mixture to be less rich until your car’s engine heats up to 40 degrees. Idling your car for more than a minute wastes gas, causes excessive wear to cylinders, piston rings, spark plugs and can even harm your exhaust system.

So to be clear with the point, idling your car is not an effective or wise way to warm up your car.

So unless you're driving a 1980’s vehicle which we assume you're not, dress warm, get in your car and go.

We thank you and may your holidays be filled with fun, food, family, friends and be the best ever.

11/04/2025

What best used cars that last ?

If you're thinking about buying a vehicle, make sure it can last. A recent report shows some of the cars most likely to last 250,000 miles.

10/03/2025

Does your battery look like this ?
Make an appointment now before you end up with a dead battery

09/08/2025

Recondition and Repair Your Car Instead of Buying a New One

We are fortunate to have so many regular customs that are just plain awesome. Besides being the office manager I also have been a good customer of ToyoTechs for many years. I had a 2011 Scion with over 350,000 miles on it that I recently sold to another employee. ToyoTechs did all the maintenance on it for years. The question so many customers have to decide as I did is: Do you want to put money in an older car or purchase a new car. Well there are several ways to look at this issue.

From time to time that car needs a tune up, new brakes and some other occasional repairs. Sometimes even more expensive repairs. That vehicle is 12 years old and even with 350,000 miles on it, it still runs great. I made the choice to keep having regular maintenance done on my car instead of buying a new car. This car should last Phil another 3 - 5 years with regular maintenance.

The maintenance on this vehicle runs $500 - $1500 per year. That being said, the rest of the money that I was not spending on a new car went into my 401K. I did finally get a new Rav4 that I waited an extra 3 years to get. Having a new car is great, however perhaps not so much when it comes with a $600 - $800 a month car payment. That’s $7000 - $9000 a year that could go to so many other things. (401k)

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Vehicles made in the last 15 years are not made like they were years ago when your car’s odometer rolled over to 100,000 miles. It was time to get a new car. They just weren't made to last 200,000 - 300,000 miles. Any Toyota or Lexus made in the last 15 years should last 200,000 - 300,000 miles or more..

This is all food for thought, mostly about not being afraid when your car is getting a little older or around 100,000 to 200,000 miles and needs some repairs. New cars are nice however so is money in the bank. In that extra 3 years I waited I saved $15,000.

01/06/2025

https://www.motortrend.com/features/2025-toyota-cars-lineup-updates/

Toyota redesigns its midsize sedan, offers a manual transmission for the GR Corolla, and adds Nightshade Edition variants to some of its passenger cars.

12/12/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/autos-suvs/the-best-toyota-rav4-years-with-high-owner-satisfaction/ar-AA1uovqB?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=c8a79ccfcdf34f39871349279a296e50&ei=55

We list seven RAV4 years known for dependable performance, advanced features, and exceptional safety.

11/26/2024

Happy Thanksgiving

During this Thanksgiving week so many of us have the same thoughts which is to express appreciation for all the wonderful people and things we have in our life. With families and friends we reflect on our lives and how we have been blessed.

With that in mind we would like to take a moment to say thank you for all the opportunities you the customer have shared with ToyoTechs and the ToyoTechs Truck & SUV Center this year. Without your patronage our business would not be where it is today. We are thankful for the trust you place in us everyday and appreciate that you push us to be better.

Thank you for making us better at what we do.

We sell trust and we will always do the best for our customers. You can always count on us.

We truly give thanks to you for referring your friends and family to us. It is with your loyalty and support that we continue to thrive.

In your travels to be with loved ones across town or across the country, may your journey be a safe one and filled with much joy and laughter.

We wish you a wonderful holiday.

The ToyoTechs and ToyoTechs Truck & SUV center

ToyoTech specializes in servicing your 1996 to present Toyota, Lexus and Scion automobiles.

09/03/2024

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/cars/article-13808241/toyota-recall-tow-hitches-crash-risk-warning.html

Toyota has been forced to recall more than 43,000 of their trucks over defects that could pose a major crash risk.

08/09/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/the-10-best-toyotas-ever-designed/ar-AA1o2UK7?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=2d61ae08c5ff4cabb7fe66cce01a4b34&ei=22

Cars from Toyota often have innovative designs that can sometimes end up hidden by their mass market appeal. Here are 10 of the best cars the company ever made.