Tips for your car care for Spring

Guess what?! April is car care month and we want to make sure that your car is in the best position for Spring. 

At Larry H. Miller Toyota of Colorado Springs, put together these car care tips for you to notice as Spring approaches. The best time to get your vehicle checked is to have us conduct a multi-point inspection for your vehicle in our service department. Here are some other items to notice and check in case you can make it in: 

• All fluids: Your engine oil, power steering fluids, brake, transmission as well as windshield washer fluid, and the antifreeze coolant.
• Battery Life: along with making sure there is no acid build-up on the car battery. Also, look at the cables connected to them to make sure they're in good help.
• Schedule a Spring tune-up: This will always help with your car's performance.
• Air Conditioner: The summer is coming fast, make sure you're prepared with a well working AC.
• Tires: This includes tire pressure and the tread tread. Keep in mind that uneven wear on the tires in an indication that you need an alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.
• Hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear.
• Wipers: You'll want to make sure your wipers cleanly wipe away water for the most optimal viewing out of your car's window.
• External Lighting: Break lights and head lights.
• Brakes: Normally, you should have these checked at your oil changes, but when breaking while driving, check to see if everything feels right as well. 

The reliability of a Toyota. -Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs

The owner of this Rav4 was hit from behind at 60mph, causing six flips and then ultimately hitting a light pole. She walked away with a small scratch on her elbow. The EMTs wanted to take her to the hospital and her response was, “I’m good. Can you guys drop me off at Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs? My gap insurance will cover this fender bender."




Three lessons here:

#1 Toyota makes one of the safest vehicles on the road.

#2 Gap Insurance is the best insurance on the planet.

#3 The EMT knew exactly where to drive her because of our Military and First Responder appreciation days.

Safety is Toyota's number one focus as the same goes for us. Thank goodness this customer was relatively unharmed with her accident.

The Drive-Away Give-Away at Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs

We've got some awesome things going on at Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs. For one of them, it's the Drive-Away Give-Away. Details and rules to this are below. They are also available on our website.

• Every month 1 lucky winner will receive $1,000 Dollars Cash
• Each monthly winner will have a 1/11th chance to win a brand new 2015 Camry. 

MONTHLY DRAWING: On December 17th, 2014, Larry H. Miller Toyota of Colorado Springs is giving away a 2-Year Lease on a 2015 Toyota Camry. Entries may be submitted beginning January 1, 2014 and ending the last day of every month. Eleven (11) entrants will be randomly selected, via monthly drawings, as finalists ("Monthly Finalists") for the December 17, 2014 giveaway. At the close of business each month, beginning January 1, 2014 and ending the final day of each month, a drawing will be held at Larry H. Miller Toyota of Colorado Springs.  During each monthly drawing, one (1) entry form will be randomly drawn, from the entry box containing all entries, and the entrant drawn will become of one of the eleven (11) Monthly Finalists.  Entrants need not be present at the monthly drawing to be selected as a Monthly Finalist, but Monthly Finalists must be present at the December 17, 2014 celebration to win the 2-Year Lease on the 2015 Toyota Camry. For the full page of the give-away rules, please visit our website: http://www.toyotaofcoloradosprings.com/toyota-colorado-springs-promotions.htm

Winter driving tips from Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs

The weather outside always eventually gets frightful here in Denver and in Colorado Springs. This can create treacherous driving conditions, even for the experienced snow driver. So for those of you who have to brave this winter wonderland, the Toyota Colorado Springs team put together some helpful tips for driving in winter conditions. 

First of all, it's important that you keep a few items in your vehicle in case you need them:

• Ice scraper
• Tire chains
• Small shovel or ice pick
• Water supply
• A flashlight
• Gloves, coats and blankets
• Signal devices, such as a flare

One thing that will make a tremendous impact on your ability to grip the road in slippery conditions is your tires. Snow tires should be applied to your vehicle to help you get the maximum amount of traction. It's also important to keep your tires properly inflated. Remember, your tires are the only part of the vehicle that touches the road!

Here are a few driving tips that will also help you stay out of trouble in icy and snowy conditions:

• Slow down! This might seem obvious, but your ability to stop and stay in control depends upon your speed. 
• Brake gently and leave plenty of room. If your wheels lock up, or you feel your vehicle sliding when attempting to stop, pump your brakes--don't stand on them. 
• Steer in the direction you want your front end to go. If your rear wheels slide left, gently turn the wheel left. If your rear wheels slide right, gently turn to the right to gain control. 
• 4WD or AWD vehicles perform much better in the snow than other vehicles. 
• Don't panic! If you feel your vehicle start to slide, don't try to over-correct the situation. Pump your brakes and use gentle maneuvering to steer the vehicle.

We wish you all a safe and happy 2014! Plan ahead and be careful out there! 

LARRY H. MILLER TOYOTA COLORADO SPRINGS IN MOTOR CITY WILL GIVE AWAY $50 DINNER CARDS TO MILITARY AND 1ST RESPONDERS

As a patriotic gesture to support our military and 1^st responders, Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs in Motor City will be giving away $50 Dinner Cards to these American heroes, just for stopping by to say hello.  The dealership is doing this in conjunction with Thanks-A-Bunch for Keeping Us Safe, a non-profit 501c3 charity (www.thanksabunch.org ).  The giveaway begins Friday, November 8^th and will last through Sunday, November 17^th.

Whether you’re active or retired military, or a police officer, firefighter or paramedic, you and your family can enjoy lunch or dinner courtesy of Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs.  There are more than 18,000 participating restaurants nationwide, and over 25 in the Colorado Springs area.  “We love supporting the Military and 1^st Responders in our community here at Larry Miller,” says the dealership’s General Manager, Jay Frank.  “We’re so grateful for all that they do and are excited to help provide lunch or dinner to these American heroes and their families at a quality area restaurant.”

So, if you are active or retired military, or a peace officer, firefighter or paramedic, please stop by Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs between Friday, November 8^th and Sunday, November 17^th, to receive your free $50 Dinner card (with absolutely no obligation to purchase).  Larry H. Miller Toyota Colorado Springs in Motor City is located at 15 East Motor Way, Colorado Springs 80905.  You can also call the dealership at (866) 778-3304 if you have any questions.

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