Monthly Archives: May 2013

Avoid Getting Pulled Over By Avoiding These Behaviors

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Posted in Tips and Tricks
things that will get you pulled over

This is a sight in your mirrors that will ruin your day.

Things that will get you pulled over

At the Western Slope Toyota Blog we like to delve into all things automotive. Sometimes that includes the less savory parts like talking about the things that will get you pulled over. Few things will ruin a pleasant summer time drive like seeing an active light bar on top of a police officer’s patrol car. Outside of the obvious financial burdens of having to pay a fine and increased insurance premiums there are also time considerations to take into account. Before you fall into that trap, let’s take a look at the most likely of things that will get you pulled over so we can help one another avoid them. Read the rest of this entry >>

Listen and Feel For Signs of Bad Brakes

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Posted in Tips and Tricks
signs your brakes need to be fixed

The brake pad on top is a fresh one out of the box. The one on the bottom has been worn down to the metal.

Signs your brakes need to be fixed

The brakes on your car, truck or SUV can be one of the unsung heroes of all of the components of your vehicle. The engine is clearly the rock star, but your brakes are down in the dirt, mud and snow doing all of the heavy lifting. Because we don’t see them or notice them every day it can be easy to take them for granted until you really need them in an emergency situation and it is too late. However, like most things on your car, you will or already have noticed some things that seem out of place and they may be signs your brakes need to be fixed. Read the rest of this entry >>

Don’t Forget To Have Your Oil Changed Regularly

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Posted in Service, Tips and Tricks
Toyota oil changes in Grand Junction, CO

Having your oil changed regularly is a great way to keep your car running smoothly for a long time

Toyota oil changes near Grand Junction, CO

Nothing is more important to extending the life of your car as getting regular Toyota oil changes in Grand Junction, CO at Western Slope Toyota. Understandably, many of us have very busy lives and sometimes small things like car maintenance slip through the cracks and get forgotten. It is very important that you do your best not to let this happen for too long. Missing an oil change by a couple hundred miles isn’t going to be the end of the world, especially in newer, more modern cars. But this is still not a great idea, and should be avoided whenever possible. Read the rest of this entry >>

Welcome to the New Western Slope Toyota Blog

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Posted in Dealer Information
Welcome

Welcome to the Western Slope Toyota Blog. We are really looking forward to working with you.

Welcome

We at Western Slope Toyota would like to welcome you to the Western Slope Toyota Blog. We have recently upgraded our website with more functionality to help you in your search for a new Toyota car, truck or SUV. Our blog will be a space where we can bring you the latest news about Toyota’s award winning lineup and the newest technology that will becoming available to you. Also we will be posting blogs about common automotive issues to make us a one-stop shop for information about your Toyota vehicle. We really look forward to providing this new FREE service to you. Read the rest of this entry >>