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Toyota helps you stay ahead of potential problems

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How do I know if my Toyota vehicle needs service? 

Keeping up with regular service needs is really the best way to stay on top of potential issues that can pop up in automobiles. However, sometimes we get surprised by things and the symptoms of the problems might not be clear. If you’re wondering, ‘How do I know if my Toyota vehicle needs service,’ the product experts and service technicians at Lexington Toyota are here to help. The Toyota App contains a vehicle health report function that can let you know that a particular system or component might need some attention. Additionally, the automaker is introducing a way for a driver to chart their habits, which can lead to potential discounts for car insurance. If you have any questions about the Toyota technology available in your vehicle, make an appointment with one of our product experts today.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Toyota+Alexa app offers a new level of connectivity possibilities

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2021 Toyota+Alexa App Setup Guide 

Not many automakers have been as committed to offering their customers access to as much advanced technology as Toyota. Some of the standard technology features found with most 2020, 2021, and presumably 2022 Toyota vehicles will include smartphone-compatible infotainment systems with broad access to both the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ suites of applications, a high-speed Wi-Fi hotspot, and, of course, compatibility with Amazon Alexa. Our team has come to love using this feature in their personal vehicles and thought it would be helpful to provide a 2021 Toyota+Alexa setup guide for Apple iOS and Android users. Let’s see what they came up with.  Read the rest of this entry >>

The touchscreen available in a Toyota vehicle.

Smartphone-integration won’t cost you extra in Toyota vehicles

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Does Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ cost extra in Toyota cars? 

Over the last couple of model years, almost the entire new Toyota vehicle lineup has gone through a technological revolution. Most 2020, 2021 and coming 2022 Toyota models will be outfitted with the latest connectivity technology, including smartphone integration and a high-speed Wi-Fi hotspot. Even though these features have been around for a while, the team of product experts still gets a lot of questions from customers asking, ‘Does Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ cost extra in Toyota cars?’ Unlike many rival automakers, Toyota includes access to these applications across the entire lineup of most available vehicles. Other companies will make buyers choose higher trim grades or purchase premium technology packages to make this technology available. Let’s take a look at a few things.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Have you met all the Toyota hybrid crossover SUVs we have for sale?

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2021 Toyota Hybrid Crossover SUVs For Sale in Lexington, MA 

Without putting too much of a fine point on things, but Toyota produces one of the most complete lineups of crossover SUVs in the world. Additionally, our manufacturing partner is also responsible for bringing hybrid powertrains to the masses and out of obscurity, where the technology used to be viewed as some kind of gimmick. There are several 2021 Toyota hybrid crossover SUVs for sale in Lexington, MA at the Lexington Toyota showroom. Each of them delivers a unique ownership experience without needlessly overlapping on its sibling’s territory inside this very competitive automotive segment. Let’s take a closer look at a few things you might find interesting.  Read the rest of this entry >>

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma is ready to handle just about anything. Learn more here.

Why are some Toyota models so good at going off-road?

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How do Toyota off-road driving systems work? 

There is a special segment of Toyota vehicles that are built to go directly from the dealership to the nearest mud hole for some fun. Each of these platforms has to be equipped with the right kind of tires, suspension, and, of course, traction management technology. How do Toyota off-road driving systems work? Luckily, our manufacturing partner anticipated that people in the buying process might have this question and produced a couple of videos that will clearly answer them without getting too deep into the weeds of dense jargon. If you have been looking for a Toyota vehicle that can be your daily driver and take off-roading on the weekend, Lexington Toyota should be your first and only stop. Please reach out to one of our product experts today if you have any additional questions.   Read the rest of this entry >>

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Make your Toyota vehicle perform how you want it to perform

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What do the Toyota Normal, Sport and Eco driving modes do? 

Toyota does its level best to design vehicles that will meet the needs of as many potential buyers as reasonably possible. One element that appears in every Toyota vehicle for sale or lease at the Lexington Toyota showroom is a dynamic and engaging handling profile. Sure, the Toyota Corolla is built to be affordable and efficient, but that doesn’t mean it destined to be boring. Over the years, the automaker’s engineering team has developed an innovative way to let drivers pick the kind of experience they want to have while they’re behind the wheel with different driving modes. So, what do the Toyota Normal, Sport and Eco driving modes do? Let’s take a closer look at this system and how it can make your daily commute what you want it to be.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Learn to use the Toyota tire repair kit before you need it

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How do you use the Toyota tire repair kit? 

In addition to Toyota vehicles being efficient and reliable, as well as well-equipped, the automaker really goes out of its way to make its vehicles as convenient as possible to use. One of the quietly emerging trends in the automotive industry is to do away with spare tires that take up valuable cargo space and add unnecessary weight, which hampers performance and efficiency. Toyota has replaced the old donut spare with a largely self-contained repair kit. So, how do you use the Toyota tire repair kit? Our manufacturing partner produced a very handy video, which is embedded below. A few of the product experts working at the Lexington Toyota showroom wanted to share it with you as well as few important tips.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Join us in welcoming the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime to Lexington!

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Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime for sale near Lexington, MA? 

Environmental sustainability is one of the highest priorities for Toyota, both as an automaker and as a corporate citizen of several different countries. It’s that very commitment to a greener and cleaner future that spurred the development of the automaker’s first hybrid vehicle more than 20 years ago. The next-generation of Toyota hybrid models are going to better straddle the demands of efficiency and customer tastes. That means adding to the roster of hybrid crossover SUVs. So, is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prim for sale near Lexington, MA? Yes, it is. Lexington Toyota has finally received its first delivery of the unique member of the RAV4 family. Our team of product experts thought it would be helpful to remind people why the RAV4 Prime is so special.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Lexington Toyota introduces customers to new technology available in several models

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Toyota Navigation and Smartphone App How-To Videos 

The ability to utilize several different kinds of technology and devices is a centerpiece of almost every new Toyota vehicle available at the Lexington Toyota showroom. These new Toyota navigation and smartphone app how-to videos will help the owners of new Toyota vehicles how to get started using two of the most exciting applications available, Waze crowd-sourced navigation and the Android Auto™ suite. The former utilizes input from other users in the area to give one of the most accurate traffic pictures available. Android Auto™ will give the users of Android phones access to almost every single one of the favorite applications. If you need more help, or you would like to see a live demonstration of these technologies, make an appointment with a Lexington Toyota product expert today.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Let Toyota help you keep track of your service needs

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What is the best way to track Toyota maintenance? 

If there is one drum we beat regularly, it’s the importance of keeping up with your vehicle’s regular maintenance. Reminders for oil changes are pretty straightforward, but what about more involved tasks. Do you know when the last time you had your tires rotated? This is important information. So, what is the best way to track Toyota maintenance? Toyota has dedicated some of its vast resources to develop an application that will help you know exactly where you stand in terms of what services need to be performed and when. Additionally, the same app can be used to access your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Our team found these videos that will go over how to use the Toyota App and its various features and functions. If you have any questions or need more help, please reach out to a Lexington Toyota product expert today.  Read the rest of this entry >>