TiresNearly 11,000 tire-related accidents happen yearly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Proper maintenance and care of your tires can help keep you from becoming a statistic.

The Penny Test

The most popular home test for determining the amount of wear on your tire tread is the penny test. Place a penny headfirst into the tire tread grooves. If Lincoln

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Toyota Tire SafetyProperly inflated tires allow you to maximize your fuel economy, and can even extend the life of a tire. Regularly checking your tire pressure is both important and simple. All you need is an air compressor, found at most gas stations, and a tire pressure gauge, which is available at most places where automotive parts are sold. You may also want to have a pen and paper handy.

Figure Out the Recommended PSI

The recommended PSI for your vehicle is typically located on a label in the driver

2015highlander2015 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

2015 Toyota YarisThe all new Yaris is not even out on the streets yet, and is already being hailed as the Toyota with a “New Attitude”.

Redesigned from the ground up, the 2015 Toyota Yaris [available at Passport Toyota – Marlow Heights, Maryland] is Toyota’s newest fusion of economy and fun – proof positive that you CAN have both worlds in one great high-quality Toyota package.

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cmm doneOld Town Alexandria possess an undeniable historic charm for locals and tourists alike. Visitors walk cobblestone streets and red brick buildings are abundant in the city once called home by George Washington. Should you start to crave a sweet treat while visiting the shops along King Street or dining next to the Potomac, Old Town offers a variety of tasty desserts.

1. Alexandria Cupcakes

Located on King Street, Alexandria Cupcakes specializes in cupcakes. Their daily offerings include staples like vanilla bean, strawberry, and dark chocolate. But also keep an eye out for their special offerings. Their signature cupcake, the Rosewater, is a rosewater cake topped with rosewater glaze and a raspberry. Alexandra Cupcakes also offers gluten-free and vegan options

2. Buzz Bakery

Buzz Bakery sits on Slaters Lane and presents a variety of mouth-watering treats. The Buzz Scones and Biscuits are always baked fresh throughout the morning, and Buzz Quiches come in six different varieties including a vegan option. Cupcakes include the Cookie Monster cupcake with eggless raw cookie dough inside and the 9:30 Cupcake which is finished by being dipped in chocolate.

3. Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato

Just look for the pink house on South Payne Street to find Casa Rosada. This gelateria offers a mix of traditional flavors alongside tasty variations. The Banana Split gelato combines melted chocolate and dulce de leche with the taste of banana while the PB&J mixes banana, peanut butter, and grape jelly. Sorbet and soy is also available in several different flavors.

4. Sugar Shack Donuts

The donuts at Sugar Shack Donuts on North Henry Street might not be a traditional dessert, but they taste just as sweet as any cupcake or ice cream. Candy lovers will feel right at home with the Chocolate Butterfinger and Chocolate M&M donuts. Traditionalists might enjoy the vanilla chocolate or chocolate sprinkles donuts. There

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Toyota-Tundra-Passport-ToyotaNorthern Virginia and Maryland felt the tension that swept through the country during the War of 1812 and the American Civil War. Historic forts still stand today, and battlefield tours give visitors a glimpse into the past. These three sites are located about an hour