Winter Wonderland: Toyota's Role in Holiday Travels

Winter can take a toll on any vehicle, including Toyota vehicles. As winter approaches, it's time to prepare for icy roads. At Newbold Toyota, we offer several winter safety tips to help you drive safely on the road. Change Your Tires Winter tires are designed for this particular season. They have better traction and help prevent skidding and other dangerous situations. This is especially helpful when roads are icy or slick from falling or freezing rain or snow. Inspect Your Vehicle's Winter Essentials Toyotas have an assortment of winter accessories. Quickly check all these systems and components to ensure you're ready for icy roads and winter weather. This list includes your windshield wipers, heating elements that melt snow on windows, and your vehicle's heater to keep everyone in your car or truck nice and warm. Pack Winter Gear in Your Trunk Be prepared for icy roads with the right essentials in your trunk. This includes an extra tire, a shovel in case you need to dig yourself out of snow and icy situations, and ice melt or a similar ice melting product. A small scraper can also be helpful if you need to scrape ice off your windows. It's also a good idea to pack a few blankets and snacks. You never know if you'll be in a situation where you'll need to wait for assistance on a cold winter day when conditions are bad. Inspect Your Lights Make sure your vehicle's lights are working correctly. Lights are essential during winter weather when visibility is often impaired. Check with your dealership about replacement lights or repairs if there are any issues. Increase Your Driving Distance Be prepared for icy roads by watching your distance from other vehicles in front of you. Stay at least 5-6 seconds behind vehicles in front of you. Check the Weather Before You Drive Stay up-to-date on the winter weather conditions, whether for a planned trip or your daily commute to work. You can also download weather apps for your area to get alerts when conditions change. Drive Slowly Slow down if conditions are hazardous on the road. Stick to the speed limit as much as possible. However, use common sense and slow down when conditions warrant slower driving. Know Your Brakes If unsure, find out what brakes you have on your vehicle. This added knowledge helps you react faster when it's time to stop quickly on icy roads. Bring your vehicle to a dealer for brake service if they require repair or maintenance. Visit Us Today! Newbold Toyota is here to help keep you safe on the winter roads. Contact us today if you need winter tires or a general vehicle checkup.

When it comes to the topic of safety in the automotive market, there is one company that has always sustained a high level of driver safety. In fact, Toyota consistently gains recognition for having the most awarded vehicles in the category of overall safety. Each new Toyota model comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense, which includes a wide array of built-in safety features that drivers can rely on. Panoramic View Monitor One of the most desirable features of new Toyota models is their panoramic view monitor. This uses cameras positioned at all angles around the vehicle to construct a 360-degree, bird's eye view of your vehicle. You can enjoy seeing all of your surroundings, whether you're parking or maneuvering at a low speed in a parking lot. Front and Rear Parking Assist With Automatic Braking Toyota vehicles are programmed to constantly monitor the area around the front and back of your vehicle. When unwanted objects appear, such as a pedestrian jaywalking, the vehicle will send you an alert. If you're not able to respond quickly enough, the vehicle will reduce engine power and apply the brakes to ensure that you stop before you make contact with the object. Safety Connect Toyota vehicle owners will receive a free trial of Safety Connect. This features many helpful technology options, like Enhanced Roadside Assistance. With this technology, your vehicle can seamlessly send your GPS coordinates directly to the Safety Connect agent to ensure that your roadside assistance arrives on time. Even enjoy the peace of mind of having 24/7 roadside assistance. Road Sign Assist Sometimes, it can be difficult to see all the roadway signs that are out there. Whether another vehicle is blocking your view or your eyesight is just not what it used to be, road sign assist can help. This safety feature uses an intelligent camera to detect road signs like stop signs, speed limit signs, yield signs, do not enter signs, and so much more. It will display an icon on the multi-information display so that you'll never miss what a road sign says again. Lane Tracing Assist With a combination of dynamic radar cruise control and the lane tracing assist technology present in all new Toyota models, you can get that extra help when you need it most. This technology will detect lane markers and ensure that your vehicle stays centered in your lane. You'll get active warnings whenever your vehicle nears the edge of a lane. Additionally, if you have its emergency driving stop system turned on, your vehicle can even brake for you when it detects that you're not responding to the issue. Call Us Today If you're excited to test drive one of the all-new Toyota models, contact us at Newbold Toyota to set up a test drive. Let our knowledgeable associates help you get into the Toyota model that best fits your needs and budget.