Shore Toyota Blog | Mays Landing

Road trips are part of many of people's lives. There are many of families in the country that has pleasant memories of a family road trip that occurred during their youth or with their family in general. Here are a few things to do before your next road trip, to keep it fun and enjoyable...

Purchasing a used car is a great thing. Getting on the road with your latest vehicle is good too, but there are some safe driving tips that you should adhere to when you are driving an older model car.

Double Check the Mirrors

With older vehicles, the mirrors can move due to wear and tear. Rust and other elements can cause issues here, so always double check them before you get on the road...

Are you seeking a midsize sedan for you and yours? Well, if so, please allow your buds here at Shore Toyota to throw you a bone:

Ours -- the 2017 Camry -- is one that should, without question, hold a space on your short list.

And why's that, though?

Here now to provide some context for our claim is Autotrader personality Amanda Salas; join her in the clip below:

If you're the sort that typically "wants it all," the Camry's top-of-the-line trim, the XLE, very likely could be the one for you.

Standard features on this model include 17-inch…

As you drive and your tires grab the road, that road is tearing into your tires and wearing them down. It's an unruly aspect that tires are going to wear, no matter what you do, but maybe you can do some preventative measures.

There is one thing you can do, and that is to make them all wear evenly. This is by rotating the tires and keeping them wearing evenly. This can increase tread wear and the life of the tire. It will also be safer because no one single tire will be worn down to baldness. This is…

Purchasing a new Toyota is an exciting venture. One of the biggest things you have to decide is whether you should purchase or lease your next vehicle. Since there are many of people, who will not outright buy a vehicle, they must decide whether a loan or a lease is better suitable for them. There are pros and benefits to each one.

Leasing a Vehicle

Your monthly payments tend to be lower

Length of ownership coincides with vehicle warranty

You can trade in for newer models

Using a Loan

You build equity

In the end you own the vehicle

The…

Make others green with envy with the 2017 @Toyota Prius, our Eco-Friendly Car of the Year. #CarsBestOf https://t.co/B811bHbVC8 pic.twitter.com/HUTitOelO5

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) January 11, 2017

Caring for the environment while on the Mays Landing roads has never been easier. In fact, it's basically second nature in the 2017 Toyota Prius. How do we know? The Prius has been named the 2017 Eco-Friendly Car of the Year by Cars.com.

The Prius has struck the perfect balance between eco-friendliness and practicality. The Prius Two Eco gets up to 58 mpg city.

Congrats @Toyota for two hybrid #BestCars17 winners: Prius and RAV4 Hybrid. With Bill Fay at @ChiAutoShow. https://t.co/xaoc0CI8xi pic.twitter.com/LxViEn9isn

— U.S. News Cars (@USNewsCars) February 9, 2017

Getting max value from the money we spend is a goal everyone has in Mays Landing. So when it comes to getting the most out of a new vehicle, there's only one brand of vehicle you should consider: Toyota. For example, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has been named the Best Hybrid SUV for the Money by U.S. News & World Report.

With so many vehicle options in Mays Landing, it can be tough to sort through all of them. Should you buy new or used? If you buy used, how many miles should the car have? Which used vehicle is reliable? Shore Toyota can put your mind at ease, with our selection of Certified Used Toyota vehicles.

What makes a vehicle Certified Used? It's a used Toyota that has passed a 160-point quality assurance inspection. Any questionable part is replaced or reconditioned by factory-trained Toyota technicians. You also get a CARFAX Vehicle History Report so you can be sure of…

The third-generation Toyota Prius, which ran from model years 2010 to 2015, was a much-beloved hybrid by many eco-conscious drivers.

The cabin was surprisingly spacious and modern for a car that seems compact and unassuming on the outside. Its boxy shape allowed for an astonishing 21.6 cubic feet of cargo space. It could travel 51 miles on a single gallon of gasoline (city). Upper trim levels included decadent options like heated seats, moon-roof, and advanced Toyota Safety Sense technology. It even earned itself an IIHS Top Safety Pick each year for its entire run.

As the great Ned Stark always said, winter is coming. But what does that have to do with your oil changes?

The seasons shifting from the balmy summer and fall months toward harsher climes is a good reminder to take care of vehicle maintenance. Breaking down on a nice day is one thing, breaking down in January is another!

It is also worth noting that the frigid winters in Mays Landing can cause your oil to need replacement more frequently. All that salt spray can contaminate oil faster than driving over clean, dry roads. Eventually, salt particles in your oil…