Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Most American-Made Cars

When you think of an American-Made car, you would naturally think of a Ford, Chevrolet, or Cadillac. Think again! Cars.com has named the Toyota Camry as the most American-Made care, again!

The Toyota Camry has won the award five times. Returning the the top this year, the Camry is accompanied by the Toyota Sienna in second place.

The American-Made index rates vehicles built and bought in the United States. Factors include the percentage of parts considered "domestic" under federal regulations, whether the car is assembled in the U.S. and U.S. sales. Models with domestic-parts content ratings below 75 percent are disqualified, as well as models built exclusively outside the U.S. or models soon to be discontinued without a U.S.-built successor.

The Toyota Camry, which has been America's best-selling car for 13 consecutive years, is manufactured in Georgetown,KY alongside the Camry Hybrid, Avalon, and Avalon Hybrid. 

The Sienna is assembled in Princeton, IN at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. The plant also produces the Sequoia and Highlander/Highlander Hybrid.

Shop for a new American-Made Camry or Sienna at Smart Toyota today!

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Advantages of buying Certified Pre-Owned

The Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Advantage

   It stands to reason that the better a product is made the longer it will last, which makes getting a high-quality, low mileage Toyota at a great price a very practical move. Toyota's timeless commitment to quality, innovation and durability is the foundation upon which the Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV) program launched in 1996. With each passing year the TCUV program has gained momentum – totaling over three million sales and counting.

Certification
   Our certification process keeps you in mind every step of the way. The TCUV standards apply from the time a Toyota dealer acquires the vehicle through to the final sale. Each candidate for certification can be a current model year vehicle, up to and including six year old models, with 85,000 miles or less on the odometer. Prior to the rigorous 160-point inspection every certified Toyota goes through, a CARFAX vehicle history report is reviewed to ensure that only the best of the best vehicles receive the Toyota Certified Seal of approval.

160-Point Inspection
  • Audi & Alarm Systems
  • Braking System
  • Engine Compartment
  • Exterior Condition & Appearance
  • Hybrid Components
  • Interior Condition & Appearance
  • Steering System
  • Transmission/Transaxle
  • Vehicle History
  • Battery System
  • Emissions & State Inspection
  • Engine Coolant & HVAC System
  • Frame, Structure & Underbody
  • Instrument Panel & Electronic System
  • Lighting Systems
  • Tires & Suspension System
  • Trunk Compartment & Spare
  • Additional Items, Where Applicable
    • "Fade-away" dome light works properly
    • Sunroof/convertible top operates normally through full range of positions
    • Convertible top lockout function operates
    • Radio security codes cleared
    • Navigation system works properly
    • Transfer case smoothly switches from 2WD to 4WD and back from 4WD to 2WD
    • Truck bed is in good condition
    • Truck bedliner is in good condition and secured
    • Tailgate functions properly
    • Rear bumper is in good condition and secured

Warranty
   Each Toyota Certified Used Vehicle is reconditioned to Toyota's exacting standards by Toyota factory-trained technicians and backed by an extensive used car warranty. The Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Warranty coverage is an extension of the vehicle's original factory warranty and helps protect you against mechanical failures and breakdowns. What's covered under Warranty?
  • Engine Components
  • Manual Transmission
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Axle Assembly Components
  • Hybrid Components

   Now that you've been armed with Certified Pre-Owned Toyota information, shop our Certified Pre-Owned inventory or come into our store located at 1501 East 53rd St. Davenport, IA 52807 to speak with one of our Toyota Certified Product Specialists.