Congratulations on the purchase of your new Toyota! The entire team at Glockner Toyota of Portsmouth would like to warmly welcome you to the family. As a new Toyota owner, it's imperative you take the proper steps to care for your vehicle. It's simple: the more you do for your ride, the longer it will perform like new.
Owning a new vehicle is an investment, and we've outlined a few helpful tips you can use to increase your return on investment. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the team at Glockner Toyota of Portsmouth.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth Pounds of Cure
Preventative maintenance is one of the smartest decisions you can make and one of the best ways to care for your new Toyota. Preventative auto maintenance includes all of the regular services, inspections, and repairs that prevent more expensive repairs. Some of the most common preventative maintenance items include:
- Regular oil changes,
- Spark plug replacement,
- Lubrication,
- Tire rotation and balance,
- Testing,
- Cleaning, and
- Replacement of worn parts.
By having regularly scheduled preventative maintenance, you can help avoid more expensive repairs.
Not All Maintenance Facilities Are Created Equally
While preventative maintenance is key, not all maintenance facilities are created equally. For your new Toyota to experience the highest level of care, it's best to bring it to Glockner Toyota fo Portsmouth for certified service. All of our maintenance and repair technicians are highly-skilled and trained to diagnose and perform services on all models of Toyotas. Because of our expertise, we will quickly service or repair your vehicle to the highest possible level.
Use Genuine OEM Toyota Parts
Most importantly, when you bring your vehicle into the Glockner Toyota of Portsmouth, we only use genuine Toyota parts. These parts exclusively designed for your vehicle. On the other hand, off-brand or third-party repair facilities will use inferior aftermarket parts that may or may not perform. In contrast, these parts are mass-produced for any and every vehicle.
Another benefit of coming to Glockner Toyota is we will send you automatic reminders when its time for your vehicle to have service. In addition, we will have a complete service history for your vehicle. So if you ever decide to sell your Toyota, you can show the owner the high quality of care you provided the vehicle, which can help you fetch a higher price.
Get to Know Your Vehicle
Your new Toyota is enhanced with a vast range of state-of-the-art features and equipment. While simply jumping in and playing with the controls is one way to get to know your vehicle, the best is to take advantage of the owner's manual. The owner's manual is a comprehensive guide to everything about your vehicle.
You can learn when recommended services should take place, the proper gas, the right oil, and virtually everything else. You can also dig deep into how to efficiently operate your infotainment system and even learn what those magical lights on the dashboard mean. Because every vehicle is different, it makes dollars and sense for you to at least scan through the owner's manual.
Make Sure to Have Your Tires Rotated
Even though we already discussed the importance of preventative maintenance, your tires deserve a special section. And it's vital to have your tires regularly rotated. Why? Because your tires will not wear evenly on their own. The tires in the front will carry different loads on different vehicles, which may cause those tires to wear faster.
The only way you can ensure even wear and tear on a set of tires is to have them regularly rotated. Regular tire rotations will also help your vehicle drive and handle better. It's suggested you have your tires rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. However, your Toyota service professional at Glockner Toyota can ensure you're on the right schedule.
Guard Your Toyota with ToyoGuard
The importance of regular maintenance can't be overstated. Because of this, all new Toyotas come with complimentary ToyotaCare, which is a comprehensive two-year maintenance plan. You can elevate your vehicle maintenance to the next level after those two years end with Toyoguard. Very simply, Toyoguard offers extra services after your ToyotaCare expires, such as:
- Tire rotations
- Oil Changes
- Rental Car Assistance
- Roadside Assistance
- Protective Coatings.
Keep Your Interior Looking Excellent
In addition to maintenance, ToyoGuard will help your new vehicle look its' best. Select plans include Protective Coatings that acts as an exterior paint sealant. This sealant protects your new Toyota from harsh weather and salt air. On the inside, it features a protectant that helps prevent your carpets and fabric seats from absorbing stains. It also includes a Toyoguard welcome kit that features travel-size cleaning products to make quick cleanup a breeze.
Wash Your New Toyota
While this may seem obvious, washing your vehicle is critical. However, most people assume the car wash is purely a cosmetic issue, but it's a little bit deeper. If you allow layers of bird droppings, chemicals, dirt, and dead bugs to accumulate on your vehicle, it will strip the wax away and eventually destroy your paint.
Instead of sitting by and watching this happen, you can proactively put your vehicle on a wash schedule. You can further protect your exterior by having it waxed. A professional wax job will add an additional layer of protection that can resist scratches and much more.
Contact Glockner Toyota of Portsmouth, OH
When it comes to keeping your vehicle running and looking great, you're not alone. The experts at Glockner Toyota offer a range of services to do just that.
Contact Glockner Toyota of Portsmouth today.
