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David Coleman
New Car Sales Director

I have been driving trucks my entire life. The first one I drove had a three speed manual transmission that was attached to the steering column. We used to call it a "3 on the tree."

For a long time trucks were anything but sophisticated. They came with "powerful steering and brakes." That meant you needed powerful arms and legs to steer it and to stop it. The brakes?

Toyota Offers Free Maintenance

Becoming a new Toyota owner just got a little sweeter. Not only are you getting yourself one of the most reliable cars built in the world (not just the US) but now the Japanese auto maker is offering not one, but two years free maintenance for these new buyers.

This is the first time that any mass-market auto maker has offered over a year of free repairs to their customers.
 
Mike New
Finance Director

With today's ever rising costs of repairs and hourly labor rates, it has never been a better time to invest in a Toyota Vehicle Service Agreement!

At Toyota Sunnyvale we provide you with the opportunity to supplement your vehicle's factory warranty with a Toyota Vehicle Service Agreement (VSA). Toyota's VSA's protect your vehicle's components, while providing you with benefits like towing, rentals, and travel reimbursement. Depending…

 
Yama Popel,
Direct Sales Director

Toyota has taken major steps to become a more responsive, safety-focused organization.

Here are some of the actions taken to be an industry leader in Quality and Safety: 

  1. Established a Special Committee for Global Quality under the direction of Global President Akio Toyoda to reexamine all aspects of quality assurance.
  2. Star Safety System now standard across all lineups.
  3. Making SmartStop Technology brake override system standard on all new models by…
 
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?

Mike New
Finance Director


At Toyota Sunnyvale we have one of the largest inventories of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in the area, to choose from. In most cases we have a vehicle that will meet your needs and we also have plans available to protect your investment. All Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUVs) come with a Limited Warranty that covers engine, transmission, and axle-assembly components only.

Toyota Financial Services offers a Certified Vehicle Service Agreement that?

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?

Yama Popal
Direct Sales/Pre-owned Director


We have each been a Consumer, almost on a daily basis. Consumers naturally want to get the most for their money, and to be certain that each purchase has Value, and will be of benefit in the long run - Especially when it comes to purchasing a Vehicle.  

Consumers want peace of mind, certainty, and an assurance that the Vehicle they purchase will have a long life span. As the…