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How to Use a Car Battery Charger


Battery issues can quickly affect your schedule. It's not uncommon for batteries to drain due to age or equipment being left on. Just because your car isn't starting doesn't mean that your battery is completely dead. A charger helps you replenish it. We here at Del Toyota Inc. want you to be an informed vehicle owner and know how to take care of your car, so here's how to use a battery charger.

First, you need to access the battery and create a safe charging environment. Most chargers get their power from a standard outlet. Try…
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Toyota Care: Free Roadside Services


Toyota Care is a program that offers roadside assistance and maintenance to Toyota owners. The program is free and comes with many perks. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and last for two years. Some of the services offered are fuel delivery and lockout assistance.

Emergency fuel delivery is a roadside service that you hope never to need, but if you are traveling in an unfamiliar area and you run out of gas, the emergency delivery is a huge relief. Running out of gas shouldn't put an end to the trip. It means calling…
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When To Stop Trying to Jumpstart Your Car

Although no one likes to be stranded due to a dead battery, you’ll want to know not only what you can do to jumpstart your car in this situation, but also when to stop trying to avoid doing more damage.

If you find yourself with a dead battery but are fortunate enough to have jumper cables or find someone else who has them, you can try the steps in your owner’s manual to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow safety precautions, and you can try to troubleshoot problems by switching the ground point or reattaching cables a…

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Make Your Tire Purchase Easier with the Right Information

Buying tires for your vehicle can be a confusing task. Deciding whether to purchase all season tires, passenger tires or winter tires can be daunting. Knowing a little about each of these three types of tires will help you make a sound decision.

All season tires are extremely popular. They combine the most import features from both summer and winter tires to produce a tire that drives well in a variety of temperatures, terrains and weather conditions. Passenger tires are an excellent investment and provide a quiet and smooth ride. They are ideal for your daily commute and will last…

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How Many Ways Does Fresh Motor Oil Help Your Car?

Unless your Oil Light turned on, chances are the quality of your engine oil is one of the last things on your mind as you make your daily commute through the Thorndale area. You might be surprised by how important quality motor oil is to so many aspects of your vehicle's function.

Oil cleans up particulates, dirt, and deposits from your engine. It protects it from corrosion, and in many places, a thin film of oil is the only thing preventing metal from touching metal. Without oil, the friction between fast-moving pieces would cause heat to build up, and…

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Rest assured, Toyota has your back

We know that when you buy a new car there's an equal amount of excitement and worry. You can't wait to take your new car out for a joy ride, but at the same time there's so much that could go wrong. You could return from a shopping excursion to discover your car is missing, or you could end up being in a collision where your car is declared a total loss…

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