The Best Features In The 2012 Camry
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The Best Features In The 2012 Camry
There’s been a lot of buzz about the new 2012 Camry and the noise is well merited.
The new 2012 Toyota Camry has been redesigned and there are a lot of great features. If you haven’t seen the new Camry, watch the video below:
Now that you know what the 2012 Camry looks like, here are some things that we like about it.
- Great Engine – You have the option of a 2.5 liter four-cylinder or a 268-horsepower 3.5 liter V6. The Camry gets an estimated 25/35 miles per gallon. Not bad!
- Great Options and Accessories – The new Camry is packed full of technology. Remote keyless entry, Bluetooth controls, touchscreen options and steering wheel mounted audio are just some of the great optional features and accessories.
- No. 1 in Safety – The 2012 Camry has lots of great safety features including a blind spot monitoring system as well as the industry leading front and rear side airbags, stability control and more.
- Apps in Your Camry – If you like the apps on your smartphone, you now can have them in your Toyota. Entune is an integrated system that includes many of popular apps such as Pandora music and Bing internet search.
These are some of our favorite features in the new 2012 Camry. What do you think of the new, redesigned Camry? Leave your comments below. When looking for Toyota Camry parts be sure to use Toyota OEM parts.
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tel @ January 22, 2012
The Best Forums To Talk About Your Toyota
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The Best Forums To Talk About Your Toyota
Online forums are a great place to talk about your Toyota with other owners and enthusiasts.
If you have questions about a repair or need a recommendation about genuine Toyota parts or accessories, online forums are the place to do it. Here is a list of some of our favorite Toyota forums.
- Camry Forums – This is one of the better Camry forums on the internet. If you’ve got questions about your Camry, there are plenty of Camry owners on this forum to help you.
- PriusChat – This is the top online resource for Prius owners. There is a lot of great information on the Prius. There are thousands of informative posts owners. It’s definitely worth checking out.
- Toyota Nation Forum – This is the No. 1 Toyota forum on Google. Toyota Nation Forum covers all things Toyota. There is a wealth of information on this site. It’s got pictures, repair tips and more!
- Tacoma World Forum – If you want to talk about the Toyota Tacoma, this is the best place to do it. This forum is dedicated to the Toyota Tacoma. It has a great Tacoma photo gallery.
- Toyota 4Runner Forum – Got questions about your Toyota 4Runner? You’ll want to visit the Toyota 4Runner Forum. This forum is highly organized and has a lot of excellent discussion topics.
- Toyota Owners Forum – This forum doesn’t have as many users as some of the others, but it has great information for all Toyota owners. You’ll find some great discussions on Toyota Tundra parts, repairs and more!
Where do you get your information about Toyota? Share your comments below.
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tel @ January 18, 2012
The Best Accessories For Your Toyota Sienna
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The Best Accessories For Your Toyota Sienna
If you’re looking for a great family vehicle, you can’t go wrong with the Toyota Sienna.
It’s won Motor Trend’s Minivan Comparison Test and has some of the best power, handling and steering. There are also a lot of great Toyota Sienna parts and accessories.
If you’re looking for some great accessories for your Toyota Sienna, here are some of our favorites.
- Rear Seat Entertainment – Keep your kids as well as adult travelers occupied with videos and video games with the rear seat entertainment system. The video monitors mount to the back of the front passenger and driver seats.
- Cargo Organizers – Keep things neat with the innovative Toyota cargo organizer for the Sienna. The Sienna accessory features bins that allow you to keep things neatly organized.
- Remote Engine Start – This is great for those cold winter days when you don’t want to go outside. Start your Sienna from the comforts of your home with the remote engine start.
- Roof Rack – This is perhaps one of the most overlooked Toyota Sienna accessories. A roof rack comes in handy for those long road trips and ski and sled trips during the winter.
- All Weather Floor Mats – Another accessory option you may want to consider is all weather floor mats. These mats will keep your interior protected during winter as well as after soccer practice. They’re a good investment.
These are some of our favorite Toyota Sienna accessories. When buying parts and accessories, go with Toyota OEM parts. They’re better quality and match the look of your minivan. Do you own a Toyota Sienna? What do you think of it?
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tel @ January 16, 2012
7 Winter Driving Tips To Keep You Safe
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7 Winter Driving Tips To Keep You Safe
Winter is one of the most dangerous times to drive. That’s according to Forbes Magazine.
To help keep you safe, follow these winter driving safety tips.
- Drive the Speed Limit – Take it slow during the winter. According to the NHTSA, speeding is a factor in 30 percent of all traffic accidents.
- Drive During the Day – It’s harder to see slick and icy patches at night. The NHTSA says 49 percent of fatal crashes happen at night.
- Completely De-ice Your Car – Remove all snow and ice from your vehicle. It will improve visibility and keep you safe.
- Repair Your Vehicle – Winter is not the time to put off major repairs. You never know when you might get stranded on the side of the road. Use quality Toyota Tundra parts or quality Toyota Camry parts if you own either of those vehicles.
- Pay Attention to the Road – You should never drive distracted. During the winter, you should pay extra attention to this rule. Don’t text while driving. Keep the cell phone in your pocket.
- Keep Safe Distances – In the winter, try to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. For winter driving, AAA recommends an 8 to 10 second stopping distance.
- Watch the Weather – Check the weather on TV or online before you go out. If it looks bad and it’s dark outside, postpone the trip until the weather conditions are better. It’s not worth the risk.
Following these seven tips will help protect you during the winter. Have you ever been in a car accident during the winter? What happened? Leave your comments below.
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tel @ January 10, 2012
Understanding Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Understanding Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Your vehicle identification number, also known as your VIN, is something you may have to dig up from time to time. It’s a 17-digit unique serial number that identifies your vehicle.
You may need it if you’re buying car insurance or if you’re buying Toyota Tundra parts or other genuine Toyota parts.
How to Find Your VIN
Your VIN can be in one of several places. Look for your VIN on:
- The driver’s side of your dash
- The inside of your driver’s side door
Additionally, you may want to check your vehicle registration as well as the vehicle title and registration.
What Does the VIN Mean?
Those 17-digits actually mean something. This blog had a great diagram of a Toyota VIN. You can see the VIN underlined in red below.
Here’s our translation of this VIN.
- Digit #1 – This represents the country where the vehicle was manufactured. 1, 4 and 5 represent the United States. 2 is Canada. 3 is Mexico. J is Japan. K is Korea. S is England. W is Germany.
- Digit #2 – This tells you who actually manufactured the vehicle. T would be Toyota. A would be Audi. B would be BMW. It goes on like this.
- Digit #3 – This digit will tell you the type of vehicle.
- Digits #4-9 – These give background information about the vehicle such as body type, transmission type, etc.
- Digits #10-17 – These cover model years as well as the manufacturing plant location.
This is everything you need to know about your VIN. Take a look at your VIN and unlock its secrets.
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tel @ January 9, 2012
How To Protect Your Toyota In Long-Term Storage
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How To Protect Your Toyota In Long-Term Storage
Do you have to put your Toyota in long-term storage?
If so, you’ll want to follow the tips outlined in this post. Your Toyota will be ready to roll when you take it out of storage.
- Step #1: Perform Routine Maintenance – Make sure to get the oil changed and replace any broken parts. Try to use Toyota OEM parts. These perform the best. Also, check other fluids such as the coolant, brake fluid and transmission fluid.
- Step #2: Fill Up the Gas Tank – Filling the gas tank in your Toyota helps to prevent condensation from forming in your gas tank.
- Step #3: Wash and Polish – Thoroughly wash your car inside and out. For extra protection, put a few mothballs in the interior and the trunk to protect against bugs and small critters.
- Step #4: Plug the Tailpipe – This helps to prevent moisture from accumulating in your exhaust system.
- Step #5: Remove the Battery – You’ll want to disconnect the battery and keep it hooked up to a charger.
- Step #6: Raise the Vehicle – Place the vehicle on jack stands. This helps take weight off the wheels and tires.
- Step #7: Cover the Vehicle – Finally, you’ll want to place a cover on the vehicle to protect it from dust and dirt.
When you take your vehicle out of storage, be sure to test-drive it to see how it runs. If you need to replace any parts, be sure to use quality parts. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for Corolla parts or Toyota Camry parts … you want to find good parts.
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tel @ January 3, 2012
Toyota Gets High Marks For Not Needing Service
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Toyota Gets High Marks For Not Needing Service
Toyota recently got high grades from CarMD for having the fewest and the least expensive repairs among all automakers.
According to CBS Money Watch, the 2009 Toyota Corolla had the least frequent trips to the repair shop. The average repair cost for the Corolla was just $45.84. Here is how Toyota compared to the rest of the automakers.
CarMD Reliability Rankings
- Toyota
- Hyundai
- Honda
- Ford
- General Motors
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Kia
- Volkswagen
- Chrysler
These rankings covered vehicles from 2001 to 2011. Money Watch said that CarMD pulled its data from its network of 3,000 dealers as well as car owner surveys. CarMD makes automobile diagnostic systems.
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Always remember to use genuine Toyota parts in your Toyota whether it’s Corolla parts or even Toyota Sienna parts. You’ll spend even less time visiting the mechanic.
What type of Toyota do you own? We would love to hear from you! Leave your comments below.
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tel @ December 30, 2011
Toyotas You Just Don’t See In The USA
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Toyotas You Just Don’t See In The USA
In the good old USA, we’re used to seeing the Toyota Camry, the Corolla, Prius and Tundra on our roadways.
But in other parts of the world, there are other popular Toyota models. Here are just a few.
The Toyota iQ – This small compact car is great for city driving. Toyota started selling the iQ in Japan in 2008 and Europe in 2009. The iQ stands for “intelligence quotient.”
The Toyota Urban Cruiser – This is a vehicle that is similar to the Toyota Matrix in the United States. It competes against small crossover vehicles in Europe and Asia.
The Toyota Hilux – The Toyota Hilux truck name was retired in the United States in the 1970s, but the model still enjoys a following in the rest of the world. The Hilux is a popular compact pickup truck in Asia as well as Europe and South America.
The Toyota Aurion – The Aurion is a mid-sized car that is essentially a Toyota Camry except with different front and rear-end treatments. You can purchase this car in Asia as well as Australia.
Whether you own a Toyota in the USA or overseas, make sure you use Toyota OEM parts. These parts were designed by Toyota and are great for your
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tel @ December 28, 2011
The Top 10 Toyota SUV Accessories
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The Top 10 Toyota SUV Accessories
If you’re looking for some great Toyota accessories for your Rav4, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser or Highlander, consider these top 10 Toyota SUV accessories.
1. Carpet Floor Mats – Protect your SUV’s interior with Toyota floor mats. You can get them with the model name embroidered on the mats.
2. Satellite Radio – Get hundreds of commercial free radio stations with XM satellite radio for your Toyota SUV.
3. Remote Key Start – Start your Toyota SUV from the comforts of your home. With a push of the button, you can start your SUV to activate heater and A/C functions.
4. iPod Kit – Have an iPod charger cable built right into your glove box. This allows you to easily charge your iPod without all the hassles of carrying around charging adaptors.
5. Cargo Tote – This is a great item for the storage area in your SUV. It allows you to nicely organize items so they are easy to reach.
6. Tube Steps – These rust-resistant aluminum steps enhance the look of your SUV and make it easy to get in an out of your vehicle. Most are easy to install and require no drilling.
7. Spare Tire Cover – This helps to keep your spare tire clean and give your Toyota SUV a stylized look. It helps to protect against dust, dirt and debris.
8. Cargo Net – This envelope style net is installed in the back of your Toyota SUV. It’s a great way to prevent items from rolling around in the back of your SUV.
9. Mud Guards – Protect your SUV from dirt, mud and rocks. The Toyota mud guards are specifically designed for your Toyota SUV.
10. Paint Protection Film – This film is applied on the hood of your Toyota SUV and helps protect against stones, bugs and other road debris that can damage your SUV.
In addition to these accessories, always be sure to use genuine Toyota parts. Like genuine Toyota accessories, these are of higher quality and were specifically designed by Toyota.
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tel @ December 22, 2011
How To Eliminate Awful Smells From Your Vehicle
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How To Eliminate Awful Smells From Your Vehicle
There’s nothing worse and more embarrassing than having a vehicle with a foul smell in its interior.
If you’ve tried air fresheners and you just can’t get rid of the smell, consider using some of these household items to do the job.
Baking Soda – This is a great way to remove terrible smells from your vehicle’s carpet. Just sprinkle some baking soda on your carpet and let it sit for a few hours. Then vacuum it up. Baking soda is great at removing smoke smells from your vehicle.
Vinegar – This household remedy sure does smell bad, but it does the trick in removing musty car odors. Place a small bowl of white vinegar in your vehicle and let it sit over night. The vinegar helps to neutralize most foul smells in your vehicle.
Deodorizing Sprays – If your vehicle is blowing a terrible smell out of its vents, consider getting a deodorizing spray. With a spray, you can spray it down the vents to help eliminate the odor. Many stores carry various deodorizing sprays.
Disinfectants – Smells caused by mold or mildew need to be cleaned with disinfectants. Disinfectants help to kill the mold organisms and get rid of that terrible smell. If the smell returns, check to make sure your vehicle’s windows and seals are in good shape. You don’t want any moisture leaking into your vehicle.
All of these are some great ways to eliminate terrible smells from your vehicle. Join the discussion with thousands of Toyota owners on our Toyota Parts Center Facebook page.
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tel @ December 21, 2011
How To Avoid Crashing Your Toyota
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How To Avoid Crashing Your Toyota
No one wants to get into a car accident. Injuries, vehicle damages and insurance claims aren’t fun.
If you want to avoid a car accident, you need to follow these five tips.
#1. Drive The Speed Limit – Driving the speed limit and giving yourself enough space between vehicles will help prevent a lot of accidents. As a rule of thumb use the two-seconds rule. Keep a braking distance of two seconds or more between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
#2. Watch Your Blind Spots – It’s always important to check your blind spots before changing lanes and merging with oncoming traffic. Many accidents occur because someone forgot to check their blind spots.
#3. Avoid Driving Distracted – Avoid playing with cell phones and other items that can distract you. The U.S. Department of Transportation says you should avoid:
- Cell Phone Use
- Eating Foods and Drinks
- Grooming
- Reading
- Changing with Radio Stations, CDs and iPods
#4. Proper Vehicle Maintenance – Be sure to follow your Toyota’s recommended maintenance schedule. This helps to make sure that you can safely steer and stop your vehicle. When searching for Toyota parts such as Highlander parts, consider getting OEM parts. These parts are made by the manufacturer and are a higher quality.
#5. Try To Avoid Night Driving – This is especially important on the weekends when there may be drunk drivers on the road. Try to keep driving to the daylight hours as much as you can. When you need to drive at night, be extra cautious.
Have you ever been in an accident. What happened? Leave your comments below.
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tel @ December 17, 2011
How To Tell It’s Time For New Tires
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How To Tell It’s Time For New Tires
Do you know how to tell when it’s time for new tires on your car, truck or SUV?
Driving on a set of bald tires is dangerous, especially when there’s rain, snow or ice on the road.
Here’s how you can easily check your tires. All you need is a penny to perform a tire penny test.
Stick a penny heads side down into your tire treads. If you can see Lincoln’s head, it means it’s time for new tires.
Additionally, if you’re experiencing any of these things while driving, you’ll want to check your tires.
- Traction Issues – If your vehicle is having difficulty gripping the road when accelerating, you’ll want to get your tires checked out.
- Tire Skidding – Another big problem is frequent tire skidding. If your vehicle is having trouble coming to a complete stop on wet surfaces, get your tires checked out.
- Check Wear Bars – U.S. law requires tires to have easy-to-read tire wear indicator bars. If you can see a solid bar running across the tire, you need to get your tires replaced.
Following these tips, will keep you and your passengers safe in your vehicle. To enhance safety, make sure your vehicle is up to date on all routine maintenance.
If you own a Toyota, consider using genuine Toyota parts and Toyota accessories. These products have a high level of quality and keep your car in great shape.
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tel @ December 16, 2011
