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Yama Popal,
Direct Sales Director

The value-engineered Toyota Yaris is the only vehicle in the subcompact entry-level segment to offer three distinct body styles for a variety of personal tastes and needs.
 
Available as a three-door liftback, five-door liftback, and four-door sedan, Yaris offers great fuel economy and class-leading safety features. Its highly efficient 1.5-liter four cylinder engine delivers EPA estimated mileage of 29 city and 36 highway. 
 
Starting around $12,600, Yaris is…

Understanding Normal Vehicle Operations

 
Phil LoPresti
Service Department Manager

There may be a number of operating conditions where you experience a slight increase in the engine speed of your Toyota.

These conditions do NOT indicate a problem, and in fact, they are designed into the vehicle.  Some examples are:

  • Cold Engine idle-up
  • Air-Conditioning idle-up
  • Certain Transmission operations

Also, when conventional Cruise Control is engaged and the set speed is above the vehicle speed, it's normal for the vehicle…

  
Larry Beaver
Parts Manager

One of the questions we here at Toyota Sunnyvale get asked this time of year is: "How do I install new Wiper Blade Inserts on my Toyota?"

One of the keys for installing Wiper Inserts is to install the Metal Support Ribs correctly -- it is usually different between the Driver's and Passenger's side.

The curve of the Metal Support Ribs usually follows the Curve of the Windshield on the?

Phil LoPresti
Service Department Manager


Toyota's 90L Recall involves the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal, and cause it to get stuck in the wide open position. 


If the 90L Safety Recall was performed on your Toyota, a qualified Toyota trained Technician

 

   1. Modified the Accelerator Pedal

 

   2. Modified the Carpet Pad (if applicable)

 

   3. Installed the Brake Override system (if applicable)

 

If the?
1. Lower  Monthly Payments

With a lease, the  customer pays on the difference 
between  the transaction price and the retained value, whereas a purchaser
pays on the entire  transaction price. Considering  that Toyotas
typically have high retained values, lease customers often
secure significantly lower monthly payments than purchasers,  or significantly more Toyota for  the same payment.

2. Drive a  New Vehicle Every Few Years
Some  people are happy to drive the same vehicle until the?

Check your Vehicle’s Wipers!

You can't drive safely if you can't see the road properly

 

Hope Werner
Assistant Service Manager

Your vehicle's wipers are the key to good road visibility!

Even if you're fortunate enough to live in an area where weather is generally good, wipers should be inspected every six months and replaced as needed.  Harsh environmental elements, such as sunlight, ozone, and road film, eventually weaken your wipers' performance by deteriorating the rubber?

   
Larry Beaver ,
Parts Department Manager

When you are shopping for parts for your Toyota vehicle, it may seem smart to immediately choose the cheaper option. Why would you pay more for genuine Toyota parts when aftermarket parts dealers promise the same quality and a lower price tag?


Haven't you ever wondered why these aftermarket parts usually have a lower price tag? Sometimes, despite looking identical to the part you are replacing, aftermarket parts fit?