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Toyota Recalls FJ Cruiser to Fix Headlamps

Toyota Marin has been informed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a recall has been issued for FJ Cruiser models produced from the 2007 to 2013 model years. The recall addresses an issue involving the headlamps that can increase risk in accidents with other drivers on the road.


Specifically, the headlamps in question are those on the optional Auxiliary Driving Lamps that attach to the FJ Cruiser's front bumper. The auxiliary lights…

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1.7 Million Toyota Vehicles Recalled for Airbag Defects

If you drive a Toyota Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia, or Tundra produced between 2000 and 2004, then the automaker has an important announcement to make. There are 1.7 million of these models, total, across the world being recalled to address an issue with the airbags. If you are a driver of one of these vehicles, please read on for all the details and what you can do.


The airbag defect in question involves the metal?

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Be prepared with your own car emergency kit

by Paula McCormick, Service Manager 


An emergency can happen at any time and always seem to happen at the worst time.  There are certain items you should have in your car to make sure you are prepared for car-trouble emergencies. Here are a few things to keep in your vehicle's emergency kit that will help give you peace of mind.

 

1)    Flash light and extra batteries: A flash light is a must if you have a breakdown in the dark, need to look under the hood where the sunlight doesn't reach or find a lost toy under a…

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Understanding Your Warranty

Understand the conditions of your warranty

All new and many used vehicles arrive with a warranty covering unexpected repairs. Be sure to understand the duration and covered components of the warranty.

A typical warranty might be written "36months/36,000 miles" meaning that coverage lasts either 36 months from the initial purchase or until the vehicle has 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Why are multiple warranty periods listed?
Depending on what is being repaired, the length of a factory warranty varies. Often a comprehensive  warranty covers everything outside of schedule maintenance. This is generally the shortest warranty period. A…
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Auto Jargon

In the Automotive world often there are words and phrases used by service writers and technicians that might as well be spoken in Martian. And the acronyms are the worst.  So I have come up with a list of the most common acronyms your service writer might use and what they mean in plain English.
 
ABS- Anti Lock Brake System: the computerized braking system that keeps your tires from locking up when you slam on the brakes.  ABS is an important safety mechanism that lets you steer around the obstacles while still braking hard.
 
ATF- Automatic Transmission Fluid:  the specialized…
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Warning Lights


 Don't jump every time you see a warning light up on your dashboard!  A common cause that may trigger the "Check Engine Light"  is forgetting to tighten the gas cap on your vehicle until it clicks. If you believe that a loose gas cap is the cause of your "check engine light" coming on, just tighten your gas cap until it CLICKS; then after one or two days of driving your vehicle, the warning?
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Stay Pumped and On Track


Tires are in need of replacement when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch.  One way to make sure that the tread does not wear out prematurely is to keep your tires properly inflated. When you're in need of new tires or just want a trained professional to inspect them just head to Toyota Marin and we can help you with this.You should check
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Is your car Summer ready?

 Here are a few tips to help you make sure your car is ready for warm weather.  Are your fluids full?  At any time you can drop by our service drive and we will be glad to check them for you, or you can pop the hood and check you reservoirs, like windshield washer fluidmotor oil, power steering?

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