Trivia Tuesday!

Hey friends, it's Trivia Tuesday! This week we're going to reach really far back. Who can tell us the name of the first Toyota consumer car?

 

A Positive Review from Dealer Rater!

"My husband and I have dealt with this particular dealership for a number of years both for sales and for servicing our cars. They have always gone above and beyond what we have ever experienced with any other car dealership. We have purchased two vehicles from them now and just leased a brand new one. When we were selecting the new one to lease, they asked about our preferences for color and other features. They could not have chosen a better model than the one we got. It is perfect for us. They also worked with us to stay within our budget and to provide as many services as possible such as two years of free maintenance servicing and an extended warranty. They also taught us how to use all of the new technological features in our vehicle and made it easy for two very non-tech-savvy people to drive away quite happily with our new purchase. We would definitely recommend them to anyone and have done so... both for sales and for service. They treat you with friendliness and respect. We now have to drive 30 miles out of our way to have our cars serviced at this dealership and still do so as they are so good and so personable. There is a relationship of trust that has developed as well as great service and a great product to drive."

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Mod Monday!

It's Mod Monday! Check out this modified Toyota Mark II. We want to know, do you think this is awesome, or silly?

 

A Positive Review from Dealer Rater!

"Brandon is one of the most honest, friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic car sales person that I have ever encountered. His animated personality is what helped me in being open to really find the right vehicle to meet both my needs and expectations. He was willing to take his time not only to listen to the features that I was looking for but to also help me stay in my price range. He also made sure to take the time to answer all my questions and eased any of my concerns. He was genuinely interested in my 100% satisfaction with my investment. I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in buying a car to ask for Brandon. With Brandon, you get the expertise of what the vehicle has to offer at a no hassle experience, but with the care as if you were family. Thank you again Brandon."

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A Positive Review from Dealer Rater!

"I would highly recommend this dealer. I had simply mentioned that a Prius was my dream car and Chris managed to make my dream into a reality. My time spent at the Lakewood Toyota was one that I would say was well worth it not only for the car. All the associates were extremely helpful and pleasant. Jim one of the business guys even remembered me from a previous phone we had. Jim must have nine lives to remember that. But my time was well spent from the tech guy explaining and setting up all the added benefits. To Jameson getting my payments lower then originally thought. To all the others like Kevin who simply congratulated me for reaching my dream car. It was my pleasure to do business with them that even a month after having the car I made sure to come and let everyone know how grateful I was to there dedication and gracious attitudes that were present. I would recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a new or used car"

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Happy Arbor Day!

It's Arbor Day! Who is going to spend some time in the trees this weekend? Leave us a comment if you know what our official state tree is!

 

A Positive Review from Dealer Rater!

"Kevin M. and Toyota of Lakewood gave me a great deal on a new 2013 Toyota Prius including a trade-in of two cars. Kevin was very friendly and accommodating to our requests."

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Only the Name Remains - Interactive Film

When an old enemy is on your tail, sometimes the only way is to out-drive him. Watch the interactive film below to see how the Avalon stands alone.  http://youtu.be/HhB1OWEc6XM

Test Drive Any Vehicle and Get Two Free Blue Claws Tickets!

A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"Having had my van for 13 years, I knew it was time to start looking for a new van, but emotionally I wasn't ready to get rid of the car I had. After test driving the Sienna van, Brandon made me fully comfortable in falling in love with the van, without any pressure. Once we sat down to talk specifics, he took away all our concerns and worked it out that we drove away with a new car, even though we came in not preparing to do so. He was fully understanding and he worked with the financial department to make magic for it all to work out. I am proud to say I am the owner of a new Toyota Sienna and I LOVE IT. Thank you Brandon."

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A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"I met Steve about a month ago and had a great feeling of ease right away. I returned yesterday to purchase a vehicle and he walked me through the whole process. I could tell he was being super honest and real. He related well to me as a customer and was understanding of my personal situation. A great and non-stressful experience!"

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Trivia Tuesday!

Trivia Tuesday! Fill in the blank. More than __________ Toyota Corollas have been sold world-wide!

A. 10 million
B. 30 million
C. 1.5 billion
D. 2 billion

 

A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"My husband and I had an excellent experience when shopping for a car. This was due to the fantastic salesman Brandon T. Brandon was very friendly, personable, but most of all knowledgeable. We always were very relaxed and never felt pressure from Brandon at anytime. He made us feel like part of a family. He showed us around every part of the building. The car service area was just unbelievable. The men working in that area were just as friendly and explained in detail what would go on when I bring my car in. Brandon continued to be courteous and very patient with us as we asked all our questions. We would definitely recommend this car dealer and Brandon to our family and friends. Thank you so much for our new Sienna and making this experience an easy and enjoyable one."

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Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! Who is celebrating by participating in an Eco-friendly activity? Leave us a comment to let us know what you did for the planet today!

 

A Positive Review from Edmunds!

"I was not in the market for a car, but an offer from this dealer fell into my lap and I decided to pursue it. I have bought other Toyotas from another dealer and have never been treated so well as from GM Cary R. and salesman Dean C. The thing I liked best was that there was no 'game-playing.' I told them what I wanted; they told me what they could do for me, and we made a deal. These men were kind and considerate, and made me feel very much much at ease. The entire experience was easy from beginning to end. I would be quite confident in recommending this duo to any of my family and friends. Thanks, guys! I love my car!!!!!"

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A Positive Review from Yelp!

"We just purchased a new Tacoma at Toyota World of Lakewood. I cannot say enough about our salesman, Ian Hanlon!  He was attentive and listened to us.  Ian worked with us for more than 3 hours and we left with a great deal and a great truck!  We would definitely return and we highly recommend the staff at Toyota World!"

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Toyota RAV4 "Wish Granted" (Web Exclusive!)

Driving Tip: Blowouts

Here's a driving tip! If you ever get a blowout while in motion, do not hit the brakes! Trying to stop quickly can cause the vehicle to fish tail and potentially flip. Allowing the vehicle to coast to a stop will reduce your chances of an accident. Drive safe everyone!

 

A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"This is our second time coming back to this dealership. This experience was even better than the first (which was 3 yrs ago). Our salesman, Joe Orlando, was not only friendly, personable, and knowledgeable, but he would not give up trying to get us the car we needed at a price that fit our budget. Not once during the time we were there did he make us feel uncomfortable about our price capability or look to rush us out when things weren't looking like it was a possibility in our budget. Then he spoke to Jamison P. and made it all happen! They never gave up on trying to get us the car we wanted until they worked it out with us. We will be recommending these 2 fine gentlemen to our friends and family when the time comes for their next vehicle purchase. They were an absolute pleasure to work with! We look forward to continuing to do business with this dealership in the future."

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A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"Joe Cavallaro was very personable but not "pushy." He allowed me time and space to come to the right decision. He answered competently each and every question I asked. He is very knowledgeable in the car sales field. I appreciated his honesty and would recommend him to any one I know that is considering the purchase of a Toyota vehicle. For the record, both my sons and I have owned Toyota vehicles since 1988 and none of us will consider any other manufacturer."

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A Positive Review from Cars.com!

"Dean and Jameson really went above and beyond to make car buying a pleasurable experience. I have mediocre credit but don't tell these guys that. They don't care. Treated my like the customer I once was before the economy took a turn for the worst. Jameson worked for 2 days to get me in the car that I really wanted. THANK YOU"

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Blue Claws Ticket Give-Away!

Our thoughts are with all the families and victims of the tragedy at The Boston Marathon today.

Great job to the Toyota World of Lakewood team for earning FOUR positive reviews last weekend on Cars.com and DealerRater!

5 star review on Cars.com!

"Received quote on car I found on cars.com from Regina the internet manager. Jim the manager called and confirmed the #'s, I met with Joe Cav in sales and all the #'s matched. I was out of the dealership 20 minutes after I arrived in my new camry. I wish I wasn't so happy that having #'s match impressed me so much but this isn't my first purchase. Thank you to the staff at Toyota World of Lakewood, Kim" 

Three positive reviews on DealerRater!

"Surprisingly great overall experience. All the people I dealt with (especially Chris) were courteous, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything I needed to know. Everyone went out of their way to make sure I got the car I wanted at a price I could afford." 

"I had an excellent experience at Toyota Scion World of Lakewood. Our salesman, Deron Clayton was knowledgeable about the Prius we were interested in, patient while we test drove it and looked at several in the lot, not overly pushy and fair when we negotiated price. He quickly found the car we wanted in our requested colors and we were able to complete the sale easily. The managers, other salesman and finance department were also very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend this dealership." 

"Very friendly and informative staff, not a pushy sales environment. Brandon took his time to work with me and didn't loose his patience when I kept changing my mind and asking questions. I never got the typical car salesman feeling which is refreshing because when I am spending $30,000.00 I do not like feeling like I am being scammed, I understand you are in the business of selling cars and I know it's going to cost me money but I like to think / feel that I am not being cheated or that once the sale is final you won't want to see me again. Brandon helped me find a car I was happy with and that I could afford and then he introduced me to the service staff and showed me their new facilities. I also received a follow up call from him and an email from Cary the manager to be sure that I was indeed happy with the car and the experience. Definitely exceeded all of my expectations, congrats to them all." 

A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"I had a positive experience from start to finish. Brandon was very knowledgeable and friendly, he explained all the options I had available to me in order for me to make the right decision. There was no pressure he never stopped until he was able to present me with a deal that was suitable for me. My last car purchase was not as seamless as this one. I would definitely recommend Toyota Scion World Of Lakewood to all my friends and family. The entire team was great but Brandon's dedication in making sure I was satisfied with my purchase stood out the most. I absolutely LOVE my new car, thanks Brandon!!"

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New Drivers Gain Critical Defensive Driving Skills and Confidence Behind the Wheel from Toyota's Teen Safe Driving Program!

Toyota continues to offer its free-of-charge safe driving skills program, Toyota Driving Expectations, and comprehensive online resources with the goal of reducing motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of death among teens. Upcoming behind-the-wheel safety events will be held in Torrance, Calif., Denver and San Antonio for newly licensed or permitted teens and their parents to learn about defensive driving skills, crash avoidance techniques and the dangers of distracted driving during the 2.5-hour program.

Moving into its 10^th year, Toyota Driving Expectations supplements standard driver’s education to prepare inexperienced drivers for the challenges they’ll face on the road. In recognizing the importance of parents’ involvement to help their teens develop responsible driving habits, the program requires a parent or guardian to accompany their teen.

Kicking-off in Torrance, Calif., professional instructors in the Toyota Driving Expectations “On The Road” program tour lead teens through driving courses and in-classroom discussions, while encouraging continued learning at home and demonstrating safe driving habits. This year’s events will be held at:

• Torrance, Calif.on May 4-5 at Toyota headquarters. Registration now open at www.toyotadrivingexpectations.com
• Denver, Colo. on May 18-19 at Bass Pro Shops. Registration opens April 18.
• San Antonio, Texason June 8–9 at Toyota Texas Plant. Registration opens May 9.

“Safer drivers lead to safer roads, so Toyota is committed to helping educate and empower teens and parents around smart driving choices,” said Michael Rouse, Toyota’s vice president of diversity, philanthropy and community affairs. “Through our safe driving programs, partnerships and online resources, we hope more young drivers will absorb the sobering lessons of distracted driving and learn key skills to keep themselves safe behind the wheel.”

To further the connection with teens in local communities, Toyota Driving Expectations has launched teen driving assemblies in high schools and dealerships across the country. Free Toyota Driving Expectations safety clinics at select Toyota dealerships will be led this summer by professional drivers who address vehicle safety features, defensive driving, distracted driving and vehicle maintenance.

Making Safe Driving Information and Resources Available
Toyota also offers free online safety resources for teens, parents and educators through its partnership with Discovery Education at ToyotaTeenDriver.com.  The Toyota Teen Driver also has annual contests for teens and educators, including the current Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge, whose top ten videos are open for public voting now through April 16^th.  The winning teen will receive $15,000. 

Last fall, Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) announced preliminary findings from a major, national study that analyzed the critical role parents play in shaping teen driving habits. The UMTRI/Toyota Teen Driver Distraction Study found a significant correlation between parent and teen behaviors behind the wheel, suggesting parents can be influential role models for young drivers. Startling study findings showed that 61 percent of parents and 54 percent of teens report that they use a hand-held cellphone while driving, emphasizing the importance of including parents in the Toyota Driving Expectations program.

While helping parents talk to their teens about safety can be challenging, Toyota is dedicated to furthering this important conversation. Earlier this month, the company partnered with Teen Vogue to launch “Arrive in Style”, a safe driving campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving among teenage girls and inspire them to make a mutual commitment with their mothers to drive safely.  The campaign features monthly advertorials with tips and advice from Toyota on different safe driving topics, as well as stories and online videos of Teen Vogue readers and their mothers about their commitment to driving safely.  A microsite (arriveinstyle.teenvogue.com) will feature Toyota’s Mutual Driving Agreement that mothers and daughters can e-sign and share via Facebook for a chance to win monthly prizes. In addition to signing the Agreement, teens can upload a photo on the microsite of them and their mom “air driving” for a chance to win a trip to New York City to be featured in the February 2014 issue of Teen Vogue.

Building on its 10-year relationship with the National Safety Council, Toyota supports the Council’s DriveitHOME initiative, launched in March at www.driveithome.org. Designed by and for parents of newly licensed teen drivers, the online community uses highly visual media to educate parents on the dangers facing teens on the road and ways to coach recently licensed drivers. Like Toyota Driving Expectations, DriveitHOMEencourages the conversation about safe habits to continue long after teens receive a license.

Courtesy of: Toyota Pressroom

Kudos to Jameson for earning 5 stars on Cars.com!

"Everything went nice and smooth. Jameson is an absolute gentleman when it comes to doing the final paperwork( the part I hate the most ) Thank you"

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Used Car Close-Out!

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach — Sand Sculpture

A Positive Review from Cars.com!

"Servicing with Lakewood has always been great for me. It finally happened my 1998 Corolla with 317 thousand miles on it had its first major issue. Steve and Jack both told me that it was time to upgrade....the service guys telling me not spend $3,000-I love it. Sent me up to the sales department to meet Mark Fusco the manger of sales- He sat me in his office and worked the whole deal no back and forth with a sales person. The thing I admired most about Mark was he actually listened to what I was saying- maybe I keep my cars so long to not deal with the process of buying..no longer a problem for me. I love my new corolla and will let as many people know about the entire staff at Toyota and how great you guys are. Thanks for the Blue claws tickets also can't wait to see the fireworks display that you guys put up over there."

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A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"My husband and I were shopping for a small reliable SUV with large cargo space, and good gas mileage. We first met Chris in the Toyota parking lot while we were searching for a parking space. Chris helped us find a spot then showed us several Rav4's on the lot. He let us take one for a test drive. I loved it immediately. My golden doodle had lots of space in the cargo area to lay down. We left Toyota and went to check out the Honda CRV. The Honda salesman could not meet my monthly payment limits for a purchase or lease. We returned that day to Toyota where Chris sat down with us immediately to work the numbers. At first he could not arrive at a payment low enough for my budget, but when Chris suggested a FWD model (which I actually preferred for better MPG) he came up with a lease payment we could afford, along with a down payment we could manage. Absolutely no pressure, no stress. My first new car. What a great experience."

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A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"Today I purchased a new Corolla from Joe at Lakewood Toyota. Joe was knowledgeable and very friendly. He wasn't pushy at all, like other dealers. Joe was listening and asking the right questions to come up with best price that was right for my budget. Joe was very professional. I highly recommend anyone looking for a car to go to Lakewood Toyota and speak to this young man. Thank you, Joe."

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Blue Claws Baseball Ticket Give-Away!

Buy 2 brake rotors and get 50% off brake pads!

Buy 2 brake rotors and get 50% off brake pads! Visit Toyota World of Lakewood online for great deals like this, and many more! http://bit.ly/10xVPtx

 

A Positive Review from DealerRater!

"I recently purchased a new Camry from Deron at Lakewood Toyota. Deron was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Made the car shopping experience nice and easy. I expressed my budget concern and he brought over his manager Mr. Velez who worked with me to find the best price, both men were friendly and professional. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a car to go to Lakewood Toyota and speak to these young men. I absolutely love my new Camry."

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