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How to Prolong Your Car's Life

 

Toyota vehicles are known for their ability to live long and prosper. We’ve seen some on the road with more than 300,000 miles! You may be wondering how, and we’ve got answers. It really starts with the quality of the vehicle. Some of the most innovative minds are behind the Toyotas we drive. Modern innovation and a long history of reliability gives Toyota the great genetics that have allowed them to outlive…
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6 Tips for Hand Washing Your Car

 

There is some ambiguity whether washing your car by hand or machine is better for your car. We are pros at hand-washing here at Capitol Toyota! It allows you to get to know your car better; Its curves, edges, and maybe even its dents that truly make it unique. But, you can do more harm than good to your ride if you wash it incorrectly. Allow us to share some helpful tips for hand washing…

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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Salem

 

There’s no place quite like home, or Salem, Oregon for that matter. Home to great food, artistic types and the rainy day, the city has a soul that is completely unique to Salem.


We truly feel lucky to be in a city surrounded by so much beauty and we hope you do too! After all, a city as distinct as Salem has its quirks, many of which you may not even know of.


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2017 Toyota Highlander Earns Top Safety Rating

Safety on the Salem roads is of paramount importance. It doesn't just come down to driving techniques, but also how well your vehicle is suited to protect you. The 2017 Toyota Highlander puts all your fears to rest, because it's been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus.

The Highlander earned the top safety rating using only standard equipment. Why is that impressive? Because most other vehicles who also achieved the same safety rating required optional equipment to do so.

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How to Change a Tire

 


Whether it happens down the street from your house or in a different state, it’s important to know how to switch your tire from a flat to a spare. Although it may seem easier to call a tow truck to haul your car and its flat away, it’s not always practical and never cost efficient, so roll up your sleeves and embrace the do-it-yourself moment  by following these 10 steps to change a…

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Prius Prime Wins KBB Electric/Hybrid Best Buy of 2017 Award

There's a lot of buzz in the green-car world about the 2017 Prius Prime. What's so "prime" about it? Unlike the Toyota Prius, which is a conventional hybrid, the Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid. That means users may plug it in to an outlet to give the battery additional charge, just like an electric car. On one full battery charge, the 2017 Prius Prime can drive up…

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Toyota Factory Nominated for Bats Project Award by Wildlife Habitat Council

Oregon is home to 15 species of bat. To the average person, this information is superfluous, even scary. To wildlife enthusiasts, however, it is a point of pride. The Salem area is one ripe with biodiversity.

All across the U.S., bat populations have been struggling due to habitat loss, and a fungal disease called White-Nose Syndrome. It was first discovered in the...

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Families Always Come First in the 2017 Toyota Sienna

Let's be honest here. We know that a minivan isn't going to be the car of your dreams. But, if you're going to drive one, then it might as well be the new 2017 Toyota Sienna!

The 2017 Sienna has been designed specifically with your family's safety, comfort and convenience in mind. Of course, the Sienna is the lone minivan to claim stylish and sporty is two of its appealing attributes. That's why we think that Sienna is the top pick in the minivan class!

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