Hey Toyota friends! Welcome back to another week of helpful blogging tips. This week we are striving to help make you a better driver by bringing you eight popular poor driving tips and why it’s important to shake off those old, bad habits when you’re behind the wheel! Check out all of those details below and if you’re ready to start over and start fresh, our team is waiting for you right here at Simi Valley Toyota! Be sure to browse our online inventory and when you stop in, ask about all of our current incentives on brand new Toyota models. We’re ready and excited to help you get behind the wheel – let’s get started today! 

Failing to signal. 

• It’s important to let other drivers and pedestrians know your next move so they can slow down and accommodate. We recommend signaling at least 100 feet in advance.

Riding the brakes. 

• Riding your brakes can cause excess strain on your brakes. Keep your foot off the brake and only use when/ if necessary.

Rolling through stop signs. 

• We know this is a habit many struggle with but to ensure everyone’s safety, it’s important to come to a complete stop at any and every intersection you approach. 

Slowing down to look at crashes or construction. 

• Rubbernecking is not only dangerous, but can contribute to a chain reaction of slowed traffic and potential crashes. Keep your eyes on the road ahead of you to ensure you’re following road rules or police directions. 

Sudden stops. 

• Always be on alert and anticipate when you might need to stop. Sudden stops will create  excess wear on brake pads.

Fast starts. 

• Accelerate at a slow smooth rate, peeling away uses excess gas, and may be putting a strain on the key components of your engine.

Running yellow or red lights. 

• Doing so can increase your chance of a car crash. If the light turns yellow before you reach the intersection, it’s best not to risk it and wait for the next green light.

Disregarding the speed limit. 

• While speed limits vary by state and are typically posted, we recommend using the following ranges as a general guide if you don’t see a posted speed limit:

• • Residential area: 15-30 mph
  • Undivided road (rural): 40-55 mph
  • Divided road (rural): 55-70 mph
  • Freeway: 55-65 mph

Have you been neglecting your vehicle these past few months? Maybe you’ve skipped an oil change. Forgot to have the battery tested. Or even haven’t replaced your tires in a while. If you find yourself in this situation, we want to tell you not to freak out. The team at Simi Valley Toyota is here to help you! With a variety of service specials, we guarantee you will find something both your wallet and your Toyota will love right here at Simi Valley Toyota this October! Let’s start by talking about those service specials and if you see something you like, 

October Service Offers: 

Tire Special 

• Buy 3 Tires, Get 1 For $1* 

Alignment Special 

• Only $114.95* 

Battery Test 

• FREE*

Headlight Restoration Special 

• Only $89.95*

*All offers expire 10/31/2020. See specials page for details.

Hey Toyota friends! It’s another fresh new month and that means it’s time to upgrade into a brand new Toyota right here at your favorite Toyota dealership in Simi Valley! From sedans to crossovers to minivans, we have something for everyone to love right here at the dealership. We encourage you to spend some time going over those new offers below and hurry on in to see our team for a test drive. These spooky scary savings won’t last long so hurry in and let’s get you behind the wheel of a brand new Toyota this October! 

October Incentives:

2021 Toyota Prius L FWD 

• Lease for only $248/ month* 

2020 Toyota Sienna LE FWD

• Lease for only $379/ month*

2020 Toyota Camry SE FWD 

• Lease for only $239/ month* 

2021 Toyota Corolla LE FWD 

• Lease for only $199/ month* 

2021 Toyota C-HR LE FWD 

• Lease for only $254/ month* 

*All offers expire 11/02/2020. See dealer for details. 

Did you know October is car care month?! If not, here’s your reminder! And we’re celebrating the only way we know how….by servicing our vehicles! Below is a list of 10 ways to ensure that your vehicle is getting the love and care it deserves and needs in order to have a successful fall season. Check out all of those details below and when you’re ready to service with us right here at Simi Valley Toyota, schedule your service appointment with our team online today! We look forward to seeing you and your Toyota, see you soon! 

10 Car Care Tips Your Toyota Wants: 

• Check your tires tread and PSI levels 
• Replace your windshield wipers and add washer fluid 
• Check and fill all other fluids 
• Ensure that all of your interior and exterior lights are properly working
• Inspect your brakes and ensure they’re working properly 
• Turn up the heat & ensure your heater is working properly 
• Stop in to take care of outstanding maintenance (tire rotation, oil changes, filter replacements) 
• Address your known vehicle concerns 
• Store summer tires properly/ store classic vehicles properly 
• Accessorize for the season (is your winter car care kit ready to go?) 

We are gearing up for another season change right here at Simi Valley Toyota! And what better way to get started than cleaning up our ride and treating it to a little TLC this September. We encourage you to take some time checking out these tips, put them to good use, and get your vehicle ready to start fresh this season. Or if you’re looking for an upgrade – it’s time to stop in to see our team right here at Simi Valley Toyota and let our team help you find the perfect vehicle that fits your needs and budget. We hope to see you soon! 

Undercarriage Cleaning

• Many car owners always keep the visible parts of their vehicle clean and sparkly. But what about the undercarriage of your vehicle? While your vehicle’s undercarriage is always just inches off the ground, it’s important to clean up and get rid of any road-borne impurities that come in contact with your undercarriage. Especially with slush and road salt quickly approaching in the upcoming winter months. It’s important to clean it well, clean it often.

Exterior Protection

• This is a little easier but still a task that takes a bit of elbow grease to complete and complete right. Impurities that lie hidden in moisture can lead to slowly eating away at your paint job, no matter how good it is. It’s important to ensure your car is waxed periodically and put that protective barrier between your paint and the elements! 

Interior Cleaning

Everything you tread on outside of your vehicle always makes its way inside your car at one point or another. While it may be difficult to get out the vacuum and get into all the nooks and crannies, it’s extremely important to do so. Apart from the feeling that comes from being in a clean interior, you don’t want to find yourself with upholstery damage because you neglected to clean your ride. Get out that vacuum and make it sparkle. And a pro tip, add a new air freshener to freshen up the interior smell of your vehicle!

Summer is here and we want to help our customers service and save when they stop in to see our team this August! We’ve dedicated this week’s blog to our service specials to help get your vehicle in tip-top shape whether you are planning on hitting the road or your summer plans have come to an end. Regardless, it’s important to have your vehicle serviced to ensure it’s in proper working condition for whatever may come your way in the last few weeks of summer. Let’s discuss those service specials below and contact our team if we can answer any questions or you’d like to schedule an appointment with our team this August! 

August Service Offers: 

Alignment Special 

• Only $99.95* 

Battery Test 

• FREE*

Air Conditioning Service 

• Take 10% OFF*

*All offers expire 8/31/2020. See specials page for details.