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Dear Dad, Thank You For Teaching Me How To Change A Tire Dear Dad, It’s been awhile since I’ve reached out so I wanted to get you caught up on my life and I figured having this in writing was worth more than a text huh old man? Work is great- love the weekends off and being able to travel around and see new places, new adventures, new lifestyle. The commute is long, however, and sure tried learning the backroads, but I am thankful that my Honda can handle all road conditions. Lately, it’s been rainy here, so the roads can be slippery, but luckily coming from a place that snows even in May, I think I can handle rain. more One thing did happen that gave me a mini panic attack until I realize that I knew exactly how to handle the situation. Remember when you made me pull over while still teaching me how to parallel park? You said, “Pretend your tire is flat, what are you going to do?” Although my answer was “Call you, dad”, your serious face told me, I can’t always run to you. That day I thought I’d never need to use those skills again, or at least I prayed I didn’t because I was half paying attention and half ready to get back home. It was one of those nights where I stayed a little later at work and driving home was just another hassle, but I realized something was off with my car. That light that you told me meant something was wrong with my car came on, (Yes dad, I still don’t know what it’s called), I pulled over and turned on my hazards to warn other people that I was stopped. Also, thank you for telling me to always keep a spare in my trunk! With the spare tire, I also had a car jack and lug wrench. I removed the tire by loosening up the lug nuts. Jacking up the car was a tad bit tricky but I did get it and removed the tire. I put the spare tire in its’ place and got the car back on the ground. I then tightened the tire and BOOM! I was off the side of the road in a good twenty minutes- not bad for not knowing what I was doing back when you were teaching me huh? I figured you’d get a good laugh in. I didn’t want to call and get you all nervous so I stepped my game up! I also read this article once that gave me details on what I needed, call it cheating, I call it, I almost got stuck on the side of the road. Anyways, I wanted to give you another thing to be proud of! I actually listen to what you teach me, go figure! I hope you are having a great night and no It was one of those nights where I stayed a little later at work and driving home was just another hassle, but I realized something was off with my car. That light that you told me meant something was wrong with my car came on, (Yes dad, I still don’t know what it’s called), I pulled over and turned on my hazards to warn other people that I was stopped. Also, thank you for telling me to always keep a spare in my trunk! With the spare tire, I also had a car jack and lug wrench. I removed the tire by loosening up the lug nuts. Jacking up the car was a tad bit tricky but I did get it and removed the tire. I put the spare tire in its’ place and got the car back on the ground. I then tightened the tire and BOOM! I was off the side of the road in a good twenty minutes- not bad for not knowing what I was doing back when you were teaching me huh? I figured you’d get a good laugh in. I didn’t want to call and get you all nervous so I stepped my game up! I also read this article once that gave me details on what I needed, call it cheating, I call it, I almost got stuck on the side of the road. Anyways, I wanted to give you another thing to be proud of! I actually listen to what you teach me, go figure! I hope you are having a great night and no I was off the side of the road in a good twenty minutes- not bad for not knowing what I was doing back when you were teaching me huh? I figured you’d get a good laugh in. I didn’t want to call and get you all nervous so I stepped my game up! I also read this article once that gave me details on what I needed, call it cheating, I call it, I almost got stuck on the side of the road. Anyways, I wanted to give you another thing to be proud of! I actually listen to what you teach me, go figure! I hope you are having a great night and no Anyways, I wanted to give you another thing to be proud of! I actually listen to what you teach me, go figure! I hope you are having a great night and no worries if I changed my own tire, I think I can handle anything! Love Always, Your roadside expert! P.S. Here is the article! Carlson, Riley E. "How to Change A Tire Safely | Homestead Tips." Homesteading Simple Self Sufficient Off-The-Grid | Homesteading.com. Homesteading.com, 22 July 2015. Web. 03 May 2017. P.S. Here is the article! Carlson, Riley E. "How to Change A Tire Safely | Homestead Tips." Homesteading Simple Self Sufficient Off-The-Grid | Homesteading.com. Homesteading.com, 22 July 2015. Web. 03 May 2017. Carlson, Riley E. "How to Change A Tire Safely | Homestead Tips." Homesteading Simple Self Sufficient Off-The-Grid | Homesteading.com. Homesteading.com, 22 July 2015. Web. 03 May 2017.

Get Your Head in the Car Jake! Let’s be honest, we’ve all driven with our pets in the car at least once and it is not easy or as fun as the movies make it seem. Shifting, moving, running in between seats, barking at the other pets that are pulled over in the vehicle next to you, etc. That cute furry face can be a pain in the butt. While driving, it is a necessity to be paying attention to the road, your surroundings, and the people around you. Well, you are probably wondering how you do that with your dog constantly wanting to stick their heads out the window no matter how fast you’re going, the weather, or if you think they are about to fly out of your passenger window! I can say this, screaming won't help your case. They think that you are playing therefore, you will get them more excited...and it’s very cute when they are excited but it will be dangerous in the moving vehicle. With limited space in a vehicle, it is difficult to get them to sit, but it can be done! more A couple of things can be done for this issue! A dog seatbelt: Although they might fight the restraint, it will keep them buckled in and sitting while you drive. A dog seat chair: Like a seatbelt, this chair fits in any seat of any vehicle and buckles to hold the chair in place in they decide to try and escape. Harness: While your dog wears a harness, you can attach the vehicle seat belt so your dog is safe and secured while you drive. This works especially well in the backseat of your vehicle. A Pet Travel Barrier: This is primarily if your pet loves to get in the front seat while you are driving, this is what blocks the front of the vehicle so your pet is seated in the back. Windows midway down: Keeping your windows midway up keeps your dog inside the vehicle at all times. Dogs love, LOVE to have their heads out, feeling the wind, tongues out and all, but at the same time can be dangerous. In many situations, pets have no idea what is outside of that car, therefore if they want to jump, they will. These are just a few ways to keep your pets in the vehicle while you are driving. It is not only dangerous for you while you are trying to keep your eyes on the road, but also dangerous for your pets! They should be seated at all times. An accident can never be predicted therefore, it is for their safety that you take precautions. Keeping our pets safe should be a big priority when letting them tag along on your errands or just a trip down the road. Your Furry Friend Will Love this Car...

Toyota Has Your Back With Toyota Safety Sense™ You can’t predict the unexpected but with the right safety features, you can be better prepared when it chooses. That is why safety is key when it comes to they type of vehicle that you drive and Toyota is dedicated to ensuring that all of their vehicles provide only the most advanced technologies to help keep you and your passengers safe at all times. That is why they created their Toyota Safety Sense™ system which includes an array of premium features and technologies that are designed to offer greater peace of mind for all of your drives. Within the system, you will find technologies such as Pre-Collision System with Vehicle Detection, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beams Which are all designed to help prevent crashes from happening in the first place. Therefore, if the car can prevent the crash then the unexpected doesn’t have to impact your travels. While this impressive array of technologies is certainly something that drivers everywhere will appreciate we can tell you that the Toyota crash dummies are not quite as thrilled with this news. With the capabilities of these technologies preventing crashes from happening the dummies are concerned that they may soon be out of a job. Check out the video below to see the reaction of the dummies and learn more about Toyota Safety Sense™ when you visit http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense. Safely Click Here!

Toyota is driving towards the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang with two new partnerships, and two new members of Team Toyota! In addition, they have extended and enhanced their partnership with the USA Hockey team! It’s a big year for Toyota at the Olympics as this will also be the first year they are The Olympic Partner (TOP) sponsor for the International Olympic Committee which enables them to “reach billions of people in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world” according to the Olympic website sponsorship page. Toyota’s 2 new teams are the U.S. Figure Skating team and the US Speedskating team. Figure skating, speedskating, and Hockey teams share the common ground of endorsing and participating in Learn to Skate USA which, since 1968, has taught more than 2.5 million people how to skate! “We are committed to making an impact with our winter sports presence in the United States,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “With the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Games less than a year away, Toyota looks forward to supporting the NGBs and athletes on every step of their journey as they move toward achieving their dreams.” For more information on this exciting partnership, see the article below! "Toyota Moves Toward PyeongChang | Toyota USA Newsroom." Pressroom.toyota.com. Toyota Newsroom, 14 Mar. 2017. Web. 15 Mar. 2017. < http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+us+figure+skating+speedskating+pyeongchange+.htm >. "2016 Olympic Marketing Report Rio 2016." International Olympic Committee. Olympic.org, 27 Feb. 2017. Web. 15 Mar. 2017. < https://www.olympic.org/sponsors >.

Wouldn’t it be great to celebrate the coming of a new season by driving a new Toyota! We can help you with that at DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh with our New Vehicle Specials on the Corolla, Camry, RAV4 and more! Take a moment to look through this month’s offers, then come by 32 Della Drive in Plattsburgh, NY for a test drive! We’re just a short drive from Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, St. Albans, VT; Lake Placid, and Malone, NY.

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) officially released their sales for the month of February, and even in a shorter month, it’s clear how much people love this brand! February may only be 28 days long, but it’s hard to argue with 174,339 vehicles sold in that short span of time. “Industry sales in February topped a 17 million unit pace for the eighth straight month,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division. “Led by best-ever February sales of RAV4, 4Runner, and Highlander the Toyota division also set a new light truck record for the month.” A few other highlights from the month of February are: RAV4 posts best-ever February with sales of 26,351 units, up 3.2 percent Sequoia records 23.6 percent increase Camry posts February sales of 27,498 units Toyota division SUV posts best-ever February with sales of 54,623, up 14.3 percent Highlander posts best-ever February, up 27.8 percent 4Runner posts best-ever February, up 28.7 percent If you’d like to join in on the fun of driving a Toyota, stop by DELLA Toyota today! We’ll find the perfect model for you. "Toyota North America Reports February 2017 Sales | Toyota USA Newsroom." Hub. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2017.

February is coming to a close and that means so are our New Vehicle Specials for this month! You’ll be kicking yourself if you haven’t come in from Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, St. Albans, VT; Lake Placid, or Malone, NY to take advantage of the deals with have for you this month. Browse through this month’s offers on the Toyota Corolla, Camry, RAV4, and more, then get in to see us at 32 Della Drive in Plattsburgh, NY!

Are you interested in the 2017 Toyota Highlander? If so then DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh would like you to know that we will soon release a new Research & Review page. If you have never read one of our Research & Review pages then we think you will be pleased by the amount of information you will find on them which will help you in your quest to learn everything you can about this fun and stylish SUV. Instead of you having to spend time searching around for vehicle details like engine options and capabilities, safety features, convenience feature sand technologies, trim levels, starting MSRP, and more we have already put all of that information together on one convenient page for you right here on our website. We will let you know once this page has been released so be sure to keep checking back here and then head on over to our dealership to take it out for a test drive.

The 2017 Toyota Tundra is built to do it all, and you can have it all right here with a test drive at DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh. Even better, you can read all about it without ever leaving your couch! No more endlessly searching the internet for all the facts and features because we’ve put together a Research and Review page on the 2017 Toyota Tundra that will tell you everything you need to know. This page is now live on our website so take a look at the performance, safety, and standard features plus compare prices and fuel economy before you stop in.

If you’re familiar with Frontier Town in North Hudson, NY (about an hour outside of Plattsburgh, NY), you’ll be excited to hear it’s getting a makeover. The abandoned theme park which closed in 1999, will now be the site for the “Gateway to the Adirondacks,” a new world-class tourism destination. New York State will invest $2.8 million in the tourism hub and expects to create new jobs for the area. Gateway to the Adirondacks will include: Equestrian camping and trail riding area Adirondack Park Visitor Information Center A campground and day use area along the Schroon River Interactive exhibits in historic structures highlighting the past, present, and future of the Adirondack forest products and local food industries Event center with tourist accommodations Adirondack craft beer experience at Paradox Brewery “The Gateway to the Adirondacks will be a world-class tourism hub at a strategic location to attract new visitors to the Adirondack Park and drive economic growth in the North Country,” Governor Cuomo said. “The Master Plan, developed with key community partners, builds on our comprehensive efforts to protect the Adirondack Park while attracting tourists to experience the wide array of outstanding recreation options this region has to offer.” It looks like construction of this project isn’t due to begin until 2019, but check back for updates on the DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh blog! "Governor Cuomo Announces Master Plan for $32 Million "Gateway to the Adirondacks" at Northway Exit 29." Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. N.p., 26 Jan. 2017. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. < https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-master-plan-32-million-gateway-adirondacks-northway-exit-29 >.

If you’ve experienced a winter in Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, St. Albans, VT; Lake Placid, or Malone, NY, you know how difficult it is to keep your vehicle clean. Between road salt and dirty snow, it seems like your ride is always sporting a “winter coat” from December to March. Not only does winter debris look bad, it can cause serious damage to your vehicle. Road salt, dirt, snow, and moisture can cause rusting and deterioration on the exterior of your vehicle. If you want to keep your vehicle looking and feeling like new, DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh has four tips below. Winterize with Wax - Winterizing your vehicle may be as easy as adding a coat of wax to the exterior. This will add an extra layer of protection between your ride and the road junk. You Missed a Spot - Behind the front grille, quarter panels, and wheels are generally where road salt tends to collect, making it extra susceptible to rust. Pay special attention to these areas while cleaning your vehicle! Wash It Down - It may seem counterintuitive to wash down your vehicle in the winter, but trust us, it’s worth it! Whether you choose to wash by hand, with a power washer, or at an automatic car wash, we recommend doing it as often as every other week. Be weary of the temperature, though. Avoid washing your vehicle if the temperature is below freezing. You’ll be driving around in a popsicle before you know it! Switch It Up - The interior of your vehicle needs protection from winter conditions too. We recommend investing in some custom fitted rubber mats to protect your floors from the snow, salt, and mud your boots will undoubtedly drag into the cabin. If you’re looking to cut down your ice-scraping time in the morning (and who isn’t?), we suggest draining your windshield wiper fluid and replacing it with de-icing fluid. If you have any questions, feel free to schedule an appointment or stop by our Service Department! We’ll be happy to help. Woo, Kevin. "Why Washing Your Car in Winter Is Important." YourMechanic Advice. N.p., 31 Mar. 2016. Web. 27 Jan. 2017. < https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-washing-your-car-in-winter-is-important-by-kevin-woo >.

Attention truck fanatics near Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, St. Albans, VT; Lake Placid, and Malone, NY! If you’ve been looking for a pickup that can do it all, look no further than the 2017 Toyota Tundra. Comparing trucks, features, and pricing can be a pain, that’s why we’re writing a Research and Review page that will make things easy for you. This page will detail every trim level and their performance, cab, and bed options along with standard and safety features. You can also compare fuel estimates and price to get a better idea of which 2017 Toyota Tundra can get the job done for you. This page will be released before you know it, so look out for it on the DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh website!