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Every vehicle requires regular maintenance services to stay in great shape and a hybrid vehicle is no different. Hybrid car care is basically the same as it is for other vehicle but there are a few things to take into consideration. Our Silver Spring MD area Toyota service center is well-equipped to handle your hybrid car care needs so be sure to contact us for maintenance, repairs, and installations services first. Hybrid vehicles differ from other vehicle where the batteries and electric motor is concerned. Hybrids still need the basic maintenance services like oil changes and brake checks on a regular basis but they also need the experienced Toyota technicians to handle the different drive train issues and maintenance tasks. One issue with the electric motor could cause several additional problems in a hybrid. Your vehicle will need the experienced Toyota technicians to properly diagnose and troubleshoot each system. There is also a lot of complicated components through the engine of a hybrid. It is not recommended that just anyone try to make repairs when problems arise. Doing so can cause more costly damage to the vehicle and could put your vehicle out of commission for some time. You also could risk your own potential danger when working around the electrical systems if you are not experienced. The best way to handle the care and maintenance of your Toyota hybrid is to let our certified Toyota service department near Silver Spring do the work for you. We have the necessary equipment to handle all repairs and upkeep for the life of your hybrid Toyota. If you are in the market for a new Toyota hybrid, contact our sales team to find out more about the hybrid options now available in our new Toyota inventory.

2015 Toyota RAV4 from Passport Toyota in Marlow Heights The 2015 Toyota RAV4 from our Marlow Heights area Toyota dealer is a 5-passenger compact crossover SUV that remains a top seller year after year. It is available in 3 trim levels, which are LE, XLE, and Limited. It is safe, comfortable, and stylish, offering a long list of impressive features inside and out. It gives you a smooth and enjoyable ride. If you

Vehicle owners need to keep up with the interior cleaning of their Marlow Heights area Toyota to ensure it stays safe and looking (and smelling) good for many years to come. Typically a weekly vacuum, window wash, and wiping down of the dash board with a car-safe cleaner is enough to keep it in great shape.   However there are times when it is necessary to give your interior a deeper cleaning. Many people opt to bring their vehicle into our Toyota service department near Marlow Heights for a professional detailing. We use cleaning techniques that not only remove the deep down dirt and stains in your Toyota, we also ensure the interior is protected for future use.   If you opt to do the work yourself, it is important that you do not use harsh chemicals on your carpet or upholstery. Products not safe for vehicle

Through ice and snow, Toyota continues to go places. Long, harsh winters can be a bit more bearable when drivers of family haulers ride into spring with the added capability and peace of mind that an all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle provides. Recently, the Toyota Sienna and RAV4, both with available AWD, along with some leading competitors in their respective segments, completed certified testing in snow and ice conditions by notable third-party organization AMCI. The certified tests revealed the Sienna minivan and RAV4 compact SUV performed significantly better in the areas of acceleration, traction, and handling on snowy and icy road conditions when equipped with AWD. In fact, the certified testing results showed the Sienna AWD performed substantially better than other front-wheel-drive competitors in its segment and equal cornering performance on both ice and snow as a competing popular mid-size SUV equipped with four-wheel-drive! Similarly, the RAV4 equipped with AWD was AMCI Testing certified to deliver better active-safety acceleration, handling and cornering performance on snow than its competitors in the testing. Specific certified testing in which a Sienna XLE AWD and RAV4 XLE AWD each outperformed its competition by large margins included:

When your windshield has suffered damage, it is important to have that damage evaluated and further action taken for your own safety. Our windshields are our shield from the elements of the outdoors when on the road. It is also an integral part of the overall safety system of your Arlington area Toyota vehicle.   In the event your windshield suffers damage from flying rocks, extreme temperatures, or due to an accident, it is important that you have the damage analyzed at our service center. Not all damage will require a total windshield replacement but in some cases that will be the only solution. Some cracks can be repaired successfully and last for years to come when done professionally. Do-it-yourself remedies can cause further cracking and damage so rely only on professionals for repairing cracks to your vehicle

After a dramatic redesign for the 2014 model year the Toyota Tundra half-ton full-size pickup truck comes back with an encore for 2015. The most stylish, value-driven and capable Tundra yet gets more upgrades, including standard V8 power across the board, a new TRD Pro model with special off-road suspension and an available spray-in bed liner. The brawnier, more chiseled look of the Tundra presented an ideal platform for the 2015 TRD Pro off-road model. You

During the harsh conditions of winter, you need to ensure your Alexandria VA area Toyota has what it needs to persevere through the remaining winter months. A mid-winter checkup is an ideal solution to protecting your vehicle for many more years to come.   The cold temperatures take a toll on a number of your vehicle

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2015 Toyota Highlander The Toyota Highlander for 2015 is available now at our Alexandria area Toyota dealership. The Highlander is a mid-sized sport utility vehicle that has a lot to offer

Our Washington DC area Toyota dealer has some amazing new vehicles in stock including the new 2015 Scion FR-S for interested buyers. The Scion FR-S is a sporty coupe that is great to drive and affordable to buy.   The new Scion FR-S has a lot to offer. Standard features in the base model includes many great accessories including cruise control air conditioning, power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows. Bluetooth connectivity and an 8 speaker audio system with touchscreen display and USB inputs is also included. Safety features in the FR-S includes six cabin airbags, stability control system, traction control system, and the Smart Stop features which cuts power to the engine if the throttle and brake pedals are activated at the same time.   There are also additional options available for installation at our Toyota service center near Washington DC including an upgraded BeSpoke audio system, a navigation system, and a rear spoiler. To further customize your new Scion, speak with our certified Toyota technicians about the options and features you are most interested in for your new vehicle.   Inside the new Scion FR-S, drivers will appreciate the comfortable seats, above average head and leg room, and folding rear seats to extend cargo space. While the Scion FR-S can reasonably seat 4 people, rear seats are tight for most adults. On the outside, this Scion model is sporty and stylish.   Contact our Toyota dealership today to schedule your appointment for a test drive. See the FR-S in person and get a true feel for what it feels like to drive this sport coupe for yourself. We can also help you with auto financing issues that meet your needs. Speak with our financial department before your visit to see which auto loans you may qualify for so you can drive home in a new Scion today.

Call it a trio of firsts in the Second City as the refreshed Toyota Avalon and sporty Camry and Corolla Special Editions made their world debuts at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The three models rode into Chicago with a head of steam as the Avalon, Camry and Corolla are each the sales leaders in their respective segments, a first for Toyota. All three vehicles are 2016 models and will go on sale later this fall. Refreshed 2016 Avalon Unveiled as all-new in 2012, the fourth-generation Avalon was the first vehicle to meet Toyota President Akio Toyoda