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Which Car Color Is Right for You?

When you’re buying a new car, you’re probably going to focus on features first. But after that? It’s all about the color. Did you know that different colors give off different vibes? Here’s what the drivers around you could be thinking when they see the color of your car:

Gold: Warm, Intelligent, Glamorous
Gray: Neutral, Sober, Practical
Dark Green: Well-Balanced, Trustworthy, Traditional
Light Green: Organic, No-Fuss, Understated
Dark Blue: Confident, Credible, Authoritative
Light-Mid Blue: Calm, Faithful, True
Brown: Powerful, Unique
Beige: Natural, Down-To-Earth
Black: Powerful, Classic, Elegant
White: Pure, Pristine, Direct
Silver: Futuristic, Prestigious, Elegant
Red: Sensual, Dynamic, Outgoing

Learn about what other colors could say about you and read the original article here: http://bit.ly/Kqr9EV

How Do Turn Signals Work?

Your turn signal can not only notify other drivers of your intentions, it can help pedestrians know what you’re planning to do. If you fail to signal, you could put your car and its passengers in danger. Want to learn more about the interesting technology behind your signal? Read more:

In the American southeast, which up until recently was comprised mainly of small towns, it's said that drivers don't use their turn signals because everyone knows where you're going anyway. Turn signals may be the most underutilized device on a car. Yet signaling is one of the most important actions you can take as a driver, warning other drivers of your impending moves to minimize hazardous surprises. You might not see a car in your blind spot, but that car's driver might see your turn signal start to blink before you move into his lane. Failing to signal may be the cause of quite a few accidents, and is probably a big source of "road rage" as well.

Get the full article here: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turn-signal.htm

Driving Green Saves You Fuel and Money

Wondering how you can drive a car and still be environmentally friendly? Check out this eco driving flowchart from Toyota:

Get more information and check out the original post on Toyota’s website here: http://bit.ly/UzUz6B

Toyota Car Maintenance Tips

CARE FOR YOUR CAR

It’s easy to keep your Toyota in impeccable condition. Pick up some car care tips, then pick up Toyota Car Care Products to help keep your vehicle shining all year round.

EXTERIOR CLEANING TIPS

• Routinely wash and polish the exterior with a high-quality car wash soap. (Never use dish detergent to wash your car; it can strip off wax and damage the finish.)
• Wash your car in the shade. This keeps your car cool while you work, reducing water spots.
• Rinse first and wash from the top down.
• Use a clean terry cloth towel for washing and drying.
• Washing your car is not the same as cleaning the paint. Cleaning and polishing the paint removes oxidation, smooths the surface, and restores shine.
• INTERIOR CLEANING TIPS
• Use a windshield sunshade to protect your interior against the fading of cloth and drying of leather and vinyl.
• Window tinting minimizes damaging effects of the sun.
• For extra protection, apply vinyl and leather protectant at regular intervals.

Read more: http://www.toyota.com/owners/web/pages/resources/maintenance/car-care-tips

Top 5 Signs of Engine Trouble

5. Warning Lights: If your car is working properly, these are what Audra Fordin of "What Women Auto Know" calls "hello, good morning" lights. You fire up theengine and the dashboard lights up like carnival. This is the car's computer checking everything out. One by one, each of the lights turns off and you're ready to drive.

If they don't turn off, though, that's bad. Either very bad or slightly bad, depending on which light remains lit. These lights are connected to sensors that monitor everything your car does. If something seems out of whack, the computer will use these lights to tell you what it is. It can't use its words; it's not KITT, you know.

The lights you'll probably want to pay the most attention to are:

• Check Oil/Oil Level Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Check Engine

The "Check Engine" lamp is perhaps the most troubling of lights because it could mean so many different things, from "you didn't screw the gas cap on tightly enough" to "look out for pistons flying through the hood and into the stratosphere." The easiest way to find out what this light is telling you is to hook your vehicle up to a scan tool. This diagnostic tool looks a little like an oversized calculator and plugs into a communication port inside the car. After you instruct it to perform the scan, it "speaks" with your car's computers to find out exactly what's prompting the light to turn on.

You can purchase your own tool from an auto parts store for less than $100, but then what? You're probably not going to put on your coveralls and crawl under the hood yourself. Instead, visit a service station, where a technician will use the scan tool to identify the trouble.

4. Doing the Jerk: Driving should be free of jerking, surging, or stalling. It should be smooth and easy, more like ballet than Beyonce. What's cool in the club is not cool in an engine.

But if your car is popping and locking, that's a pretty strong sign of engine trouble. It could be due to fouledspark plugs, clogged fuel lines or fuel filter, the main computer reading the driving situation wrong, or many, many other issues.

The last thing you want is for your vehicle to take its own sweet time accelerating, or to give out entirely, as you're merging onto a busy highway with other vehicles barreling down behind you. Likewise, high revving at idle or acceleration that's out of your control are situations you should have a qualified technician investigate and repair as soon as possible.

Preventive maintenance, including regular oil changes and belt replacements at recommended intervals help to keep you out of the danger zone.

3. Rude noises: A tapping or popping that sounds like Barney doing deep knee bends (which never happens), for instance, could indicate detonation taking place within the engine's cylinders. This happens when gasoline ignites prematurely in the combustion chamber of the cylinders and can potentially result in expensive piston damage.

If you hear a grinding noise when you attempt to start your car, your starter motor might need to be adjusted or replaced. If you hear grinding when shifting between gears, it could be transmission replacement time! It's not as fun as it sounds. And if you're driving a manual transmission, do not listen to Uncle Barney when he says, "Grind it 'til you find it."

In most cases, a little bit of noise from either your car or Uncle Barney -- like a mild ticking or clicking -- might be normal. Cars with roller rockers in their valve trains, for instance, emit some ticking noise; and fuel-injected vehicles also produce slightly audible clicks from the injectors [source: 2CarPros.com].

If in doubt, listen intently, try to track down the general area of the noise as best you can and then attempt to explain it in as much detail as you can to a qualified service professional.

2. Foul Smells: Cars rarely smell delightful. They're burning gasoline or diesel fuel, there's hot metal under the hood, and your brother ate a burrito just before he got in the passenger seat. There's not much you can do about your brother besides open all the windows and monitor his lunch intake, but any other automotive smells that make it into the passenger compartment spell trouble.

The scent may signal oil or coolant leaking from their normally closed-loop systems, or it may indicate dangerous exhaust gases invading your car's interior. Car and truck exhaust contains toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, so if the inside of your car smells as if you were standing behind your car, get out and get it fixed. Fight the urge to take a little nap first. So sleepy. That's the carbon monoxide talking, friends. At least open a window on your way to the shop.

The smell of burning rubber could mean you just did an awesome smoky burnout, or it could be telling you that drive belts or accessory belts beneath the hood are damaged, loose, or worn out. It could also mean that a rubber hose carrying important fluids is touching something that it shouldn't -- something that's too hot and is melting the rubber.

In any case, it's a good idea to act sooner rather than later, as these nasty smells could be linked to a much more crucial and expensive component.

1. Smoke Signals: Smoke can come from the front or back of the car, and it's not good in either case. But the tailpipe will send-up colored smoke in attempt to tell you what the problem is. Here is your secret decoder ring:

Blue smoke: Oil is escaping from its intended passageways within the engineand is being burned along with fuel. Of course, you could always keep adding engine oil to the crankcase to prevent it from being all burned up (and risking serious engine damage), but the smart thing to do would be to take the car in to have any worn or damaged seals repaired [source: Torbjornsen].

White smoke: Water condensation or antifreeze has mixed with the fuel supply. Again, adding coolant or antifreeze to your car's cooling system will keep your car from overheating for as long as you remember to keep feeding the reservoir, but the wise move is to have it checked out as soon as possible.

If the smoke is coming from under your hood, that probably means you ignored white smoke coming out of the tailpipe, and now your engine is overheating. Or maybe you completely forgot to add coolant at all, and the engine overheated.

Article courtesy of: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/diagnosing-car-problems/mechanical/5-signs-engine-trouble.htm#page=5

Avoid “Turkey” of a Weekend with Pre-Trip Vehicle Check

One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is small potatoes compared to a big helping of inconvenience if you break down many miles away from home, according to the Car Care Council.

“A pre-trip vehicle check provides peace of mind, helping reduce the chance of costly car trouble and providing an opportunity to have any repairs performed by one’s own trusted technician before hitting the road,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “While no inspection can guarantee a car’s performance, it’s comforting to know proper precautions were taken to ensure a stress-free Thanksgiving road trip.”

The Car Care Council suggests the following 10-minute vehicle check to help ensure safety and reliability on the road:

• Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.
• Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering and brake and transmission, as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.
• Check the hoses and belts that can become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.
• Check lighting to identify any problems with exterior and interior lighting as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen.
• Check wipers. Wiper blades should be replaced every six months. Make sure the windshield wipers are working properly and keep the reservoir filled with solvent.

The Car Care Council also recommends that motorists restock their emergency kit. To save on fuel costs during the trip, the council suggests that motorists avoid aggressive driving, observe the speed limit and avoid excessive idling. Gas caps that are damaged, loose or missing should be replaced to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.

Courtesy of: http://www.carcare.org/2012/11/avoid-turkey-of-a-weekend-with-pre-trip-vehicle-check/

Used Car of the Week: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 AWD SUV

    

This vehicle comes equipped with 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 8 Speakers, 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Bluetooth For Phone, Brake assist, CD player, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system, Four wheel independent suspension, Front Bucket Seats, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, MP3 decoder, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Pioneer Premium 8 Speaker System, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power windows, Premium Cloth Seat Trim, Radio data system, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, and Variably intermittent wipers.

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/gmc-terrain-sle~2-2010-287511.html

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Used Car of the Week: 2010 Mazda CX-9 SUV

   

This car comes equipped with Leather Seat Trim, and ONE OWNER. Stunning! Who could say no to a truly wonderful SUV like this superb 2010 Mazda CX-9? Designated by Consumer Guide as a 2010 Midsize SUV Best Buy. You know you see people driving these and wonder to yourself..."what do they do for a living...?" Now you can be the catalyst for someone else's daydream. Drive in confidence and with pride knowing some other driver is envying you and your ride. It is nicely equipped with features such as Moonroof/Bose Audio/SIRIUS Package (Power Sliding Glass Moonroof w/Interior Sunshade and SIRIUS Satellite Radio), Bose Audio Package w/Centerpoint, AWD, CLEAN CAR FAX, Leather Seat Trim, ONE OWNER, 3rd row seats: split-bench, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, AM/FM Sound System w/CD & 6 Speakers, Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front dual zone A/C, Heated Front Bucket Seats, MP3 decoder, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Panic alarm, Power door mirrors, Power windows, Rear air conditioning, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, and Variably intermittent wipers.

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/mazda-cx~9-2010-236111.html

Check out our entire collection of fine used automobiles at: www.laureltoyotapa.com  or https://www.facebook.com/LaurelToyotaScion?sk=app_184091278294944

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10 Most Dangerous Distracted Driving Habits

 

 

10: Eating and Drinking

Compared to some of the other distracted driving habits on our list, this one might seem relatively tame. After all, it doesn't demand all that much cognitive horsepower to stuff your gullet while on the move.

But before you get too enamored of underway refueling, consider some of the things that could go wrong:

• You could spill scalding coffee on your lap
• That breakfast sausage muffin or deluxe burger could collapse in your hands, sending crumbs, sauce and patty pieces all over your work outfit
• Greasy hands or one-handed driving means less control of the steering wheel and shifter

In each of these cases, drivers face a potential domino effect where impaired attention plus an unexpected event lead to loss of control.

Solution: Eat before or after you get behind the wheel; to chow down during your drive places you and others at risk.

9: Applying Makeup or Grooming

We treat it almost as a joke: the harried office worker who slogs through morning rush hour while painting her face; the road warrior who uses drive time as shaving time.

There's even a conveniently placed "vanity mirror" in the fold-down visor right above the windscreen to facilitate this morning ritual. As usual, the blamed culprit is shortage of time. With our schedules more compressed than ever, the car or SUV might seem like the perfect place to take care of less mentally taxing tasks such as personal grooming.

But there's little arguing with the science on distracted driving. All but a small percentage (between 2 and 3 percent) of the population experience a noticeable decline in performance when they try to do two or more things at once [source: Watson and Strayer].

You may have gotten away with eyebrow plucking on the interstate up until now, but just remember that it's always a gamble.

8: Tending to Fido or Kitty

Clawing their way in at No. 8, as you may have guessed, are pets. Next to kids, or perhaps in lieu of kids, pets are the collective apples of our eye. Circumstances dictate that sometimes we want to, or have to, transport them. The reason could be a veterinarian visit, a move to a different home or maybe just a trip to the park or beach outside of walking distance.

In any case, the last thing you need is an animal roaming around inside your vehicle while you drive. For the same reasons you wouldn't want people shuffling around the cramped passenger compartment, pets should be secured. It's safer for them, you and others outside your vehicle.

Fortunately, there are carriers for cats and other small pets. For larger dogs, you can try vehicle partitions or even doggy harnesses that strap your canine securely into a seat. That way he can enjoy the wind in his face without getting fur and slobber in yours.

The proper securing device, coupled with your reassuring words and caresses, should make riding in the car a tolerable and perhaps downright enjoyable experience for your pet. And unlike our next subject, pets don't require expensive video games or other electronics to remain settled.

7: Keeping an Eye on the Kids

The little bundles of joy can be anything but if they don't have distractions of their own to while away time in the car. Whether it's two or more young ones squabbling or a lone infant protesting to be released from a restrictive child safety seat, you do not want to divert your attention from the road to indulge them.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, passengers are ranked by drivers as among the most frequent causes of distraction. Young children are four times as distracting as adults, while infants can be a whopping eight times more distracting, the AAA Foundation reports. Think carefully, though, about stealing a few seconds' glance to investigate while at cruising speed.

It takes only a fraction of a second for a road-borne hazard to enter your vehicle's collision zone and precipitate a disaster.

For the sake of everyone involved, if the little ones' screaming is about to force you to turn around and go back there -- pull over first.

6: Driving While Drowsy

It was a late night. Maybe you figured, "I didn't drink any alcohol, I'll be fine." But not long after getting behind the wheel, it felt as if your eyelids were anchored with five-pound weights. No matter how loudly you blasted the stereo or how many windows you rolled down, Mr. Sandman relentlessly seduced you to join him.

If that's ever happened to you and you're still here to read this, you're lucky. You're also not alone. Nearly 41 percent of drivers say they've fallen asleep behind the wheel at some point or another, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The NHTSA estimates drowsy driving in the United States causes 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 40,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths [source: NHTSA].

Of course, it's not always convenient or safe to pull over and catch a few winks. Perhaps you don't think you need or can afford a night at a hotel or motel. But considering the alternative -- death -- it seems reasonable to consider it a non-discretionary purchase.

We go from mental shutdown to sensory overload with our next distraction. Continue to the next page to see why some people can't seem to keep their eyes on the road.

5: Fiddling with Entertainment and Onboard Electronics

Just because manufacturers and aftermarket companies make high-tech gadgets you can play with while driving doesn't mean you should.

Wisely, in-car DVD players are set by the factory to only play in view of the driver when the vehicle is parked. While that setting doesn't stop determined mobile multitaskers, at least it sends the message: The people who made these things think it's a bad idea to watch DVDs and drive at the same time.

Regular and satellite radios, iPod adaptors and navigation systems can all be deadly digital devices, in the wrong hands. To prevent your love affair with gadgets from becoming a fatal attraction, pull over if a gizmo requires you to focus on a screen and remove your eyes from the road. There's nothing wrong with In-Car Entertainment (ICE) in and of itself. But drivers need to know when to draw the line so that they don't wind up on a cold slab.

Many of us confess to taking a certain amount of guilty pleasure in rubbernecking. But can overindulging lead to a broken neck or worse? Continue on to find out.

4: Watching Roadside Diversions

Billboards are now animated and practically dare you to try not looking at them. Elsewhere, the hazard might be roadside bombshells -- like if you happen to be cruising through South Beach.

We humans are hardwired to notice the extraordinary. In our earliest days, the unusual could have represented an animal that wanted us for lunch or even a potential mate from another tribe who could diversify the genes of our offspring. One big difference between now and then was that we didn't have the ability to hurtle ourselves across the landscape faster than even a cheetah.

At 55 miles per hour (88.5 kilometers per hour), a car can cover half the length of a football field in about 4 seconds. So while your attention is focused on that toned hardbody strutting along the sidewalk, there's plenty of time for a cell phone-occupied driver to cut in front of you without looking.

While, arguably, our ancient hardwiring makes women better-suited to vehicular multitasking in the modern era, it's dangerous to divide your attention (hence your reaction time) among multiple activities behind the wheel, no matter what your gender.

One of the best -- or perhaps worst -- examples of this is our next distracted driving habit. It's guaranteed to push your buttons, so click to the next page to find out more.

3: Texting and Updating Social Media

OMG -- were you actually surprised by this one? Here's a stat that's nothing to LOL about -- you're 23 times more likely to crash if you text while driving [source: Distraction.gov].

Prior to the 2000s, this distraction would not have even made the list. But with proliferating technology and social media platforms, it's become one of the worst collective weapons of mass distraction with which we have to contend.

It takes about five seconds of attention to a screen and keyboard to send a brief text. Disturbingly, 77 percent of young adult drivers say they can safely drive while texting [source:stoptextsstopwrecks.org].

In actuality, distracted driving accidents, including those caused by the use of handheld devices, collectively form the No. 1 killer of teens, according to the NHTSA and others.

While it's convenient to blame our problems on technology, sometimes it's quite apparent that the issue really lies with us.

2: Daydreaming

Driving can be an opportune time to organize your thoughts, clear your mind, think through problems or just enjoy a few moments of solitude.

With experience, routine driving becomes an automatic activity in and of itself. Like brushing our teeth, we don't really have to think about the intricately coordinated choreography of our senses and muscles while driving.

So we might think we have plenty of processing power left over to focus on non-driving related tasks. And that can be dangerous, if we overestimate our powers of focus.

If you've ever let your mind wander and missed your exit on the highway -- then considered swerving across several lanes to catch it -- you're probably aware of the risk posed by daydreaming.

The fact is driving a car equates to operating heavy machinery. Just as you wouldn't expect a crane operator to drift off while hoisting tons of metal beams overhead, responsible driving means maintaining focus. Not only is it a courtesy to your fellow drivers, but it helps you to spot and avoid crazies on the road!

So what's our No. 1 driving distraction? This one has really stirred passions, on both sides of the distracted driving debate.

1: Talking on the Phone

Ringing in at the top spot on our list: talking on the phone. This dubious honor goes to the granddaddy of distracted driving, the now-ubiquitous cell phone. Ever since Wall Street titans and wannabe titans wielded the gigantic brick phones of the 1980s, our obsession with mobile communication has gotten us in trouble behind the wheel.

Driving under the influence of a cell phone, be it handheld or hands-free, impairs driver reaction to the same level as being at the legal limit for blood alcohol content of .08 [source:stoptextsstopwrecks.org].

Hands-free headsets appear to reduce the risk somewhat -- instead of both cognitive and manual impairment as you have with a handheld device, hands-free units only tie up your mental capabilities; in some jurisdictions, they're mandatory for people who talk on the phone while they drive.

Studies suggest that talking on a cell phone roughly quadruples a person's risk of being involved in a crash [source: AAA Foundation].

How could something that seems so innocuous be so deadly? Once again, it lies in the brain's ability to truly do only one thing at a time. We've become such masters at task switching that we create the illusion of successfully doing two or more things simultaneously. But throw a surprise into the mix, like a child darting into traffic or a slamming of the brakes by the car in front of us, and the brain can quickly fail to keep pace.

So there you have it -- 10 of the most dangerously distracting habits you can engage in while driving. While you might have a greater awareness of the risks now, just remember that many people don't.

Article courtesy of: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/accidents-hazardous-conditions/10-most-dangerous-distracted-driving-habits1.htm

Used Car of the Week: 2006 Cadillac SRX Base SUV

   

This vehicle comes equipped with Northstar 4.6L V8 SFI VVT, Bose ETR AM/FM Stereo w/DVD Navigation, CLEAN CAR FAX, UltraView Power Glass Sunroof, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 8 Speakers, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Auto-dimming door mirrors, Auto-leveling suspension, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system, ETR AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash 6-Disc CD Chngr, Front Bucket Seats, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Headlight cleaning, Heated door mirrors, Heated front seats, High-Intensity Discharge Headlights, Leather Seating Surfaces, Leather steering wheel, Memory seat, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power windows, Radio data system, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Reverse sensing system, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, and Variably intermittent wipers.

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/cadillac-srx-base-2006-286512.html

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Used Car of the Week: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado

   

The Used Car of the Week is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. This vehicle comes equipped with 3.5L I5 MFI DOHC, 4 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio, CD player, Cruise Control, Deluxe Cloth Seat Trim, Dual front impact airbags, Front Center Armrest w/Storage, Fully automatic headlights, MP3 decoder, Passenger cancellable airbag, Power Windows, Radio data system, Rear step bumper, Variably intermittent wipers, Weather band radio and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/chevrolet-colorado-2005-251111.html

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Toyota Tundra Is Making History

The Space Shuttle Endeavour has traveled 121 million miles. On October 13th, the American-assembled Toyota Tundra will help take it to its new home at the California Science Center. Visit http://www.toyota.com/TundraEndeavour to follow every inch as a half-ton truck hauls almost 300,000 pounds of history.

Used Car of the Week: 2008 Honda Accord

     

The Used Car of the Week is this gorgeous 2008 Honda Accord. It comes equipped with all season tires, satellite radio, power steering, power windows, rear privacy windows and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/honda-accord-2008-259911.html

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How to Check Engine Oil

Check engine oil regularly, especially if you notice that the oil level drops between the oil changes. Engine oil cools down and lubricates the engine. Driving with very low oil level can cause engine problems.

Park your vehicle on a level ground. Set the parking brake. Make sure the transmission is in "Park". Stop the engine. Wait for a minute or two to let engine oil drain into the oil pan. Pull the engine oil dipstick. If you don't know where it’s located, check your owner's manual, usually it has a bright handle saying "Engine Oil".

Wipe the dipstick off. Insert it back fully. Pull it out again and check the oil level.

The oil level should be between the "Low" and "Full" marks. In this photo the level is OK and oil looks clean.

Check the oil condition: If it's way too black, as in the left photo, it's definitely time to change it. If it's brown, but still clean and transparent, as in the right photo, it's OK. If engine oil is of the "coffee with milk" color it means that engine coolant mixes with oil. This is a sign of some internal engine problem, such as, for example, a leakinghead gasket - have your car checked out.
If oil looks clean, but the level is low, you can just top it up.

To top off engine oil use a recommended type of oil; for example, if your owner's manual or the oil filler cap indicates SAE 5W-20, use SAE 5W-20 oil. If your engine needs synthetic oil, use only synthetic oil. You can find the recommended oil type for your car in your owner's manual.

How to top off engine oil:
Add a little amount of oil into the oil filler neck. Wait for a minute to let oil to flow into the oil pan. Check the oil level again with the dipstick. If it's still low, add some more. But don't overfill it. Don't forget to install the dipstick back and close the oil filler cap when you finished.

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Used Car of the Week: 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro AWD Sedan

     

This week's Used Car of the Week is a 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro AWD Sedan. This vehicle comes equipped with Glass Sunroof w/Power Tilt & Slide w/Preselect, Leather Seating Surfaces, 10 Speakers, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, AM/FM Stereo w/6 CD Changer, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Leather Shift Knob, Leather steering wheel, MP3 decoder, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power windows, Radio data system, Rain sensing wipers, Remote CD player, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/audi-a6-32_quattro-2007-243911.html

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Please contact:  Scott Long at (814) 659-1908 or by email at: lauford@aol.com

Used Car of the Week: 2011 Toyota Camry

 

     

This vehicle comes equipped with 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 8 Speakers, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Knee airbag, Leather steering wheel, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power windows, Radio data system, Radio: JBL AM/FM 6-Disc CD Player w/MP3/WMA, Rear Window Blind, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted A/C controls, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Variably intermittent wipers and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/-2011-268611.html

Check out our entire collection of fine used automobiles at www.laureltoyotapa.com
Please contact:  Scott Long at (814) 659-1908 or by email at: lauford@aol.com

Used Car of the Week: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe

 

        

The used car of the week is this 2008  Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe. It comes equipped with 4 Speakers, Air conditioning, AM/FM Stereo w/CD/MP3 Playback/XM Satellite, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Electronic Cruise Control w/Set & Resume Speed, Front Bucket Seats, Fully automatic headlights, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power windows, Radio data system, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed-sensing steering, Speed-Sensitive Wipers, Split folding rear seat, Sport Cloth Seat Trim, Tilt steering wheel, Variably intermittent wipers and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

For more information on this vehicle: http://laureltoyotapa.com/used/chevrolet-cobalt-lt-2008-245211.html

Check out our entire collection of fine used automobiles at www.laureltoyotapa.com
Please contact:  Scott Long at (814) 659-1908 or by email at: lauford@aol.com