Nowadays, a lot of folks don't like to think about auto maintenance. Content to only get their oil changed every couple thousand miles, the common misconception is that manufacturer scheduled maintenance is a scam. Well folks, its time to put those misconceptions to rest. This week, Toyota announced that it had just received a trade-in of a 2007 Toyota Tundra with just over one million miles on its odometer. And the secret to this truck's extensive longevity? Just regularly scheduled maintenance and good old-fashion Toyota engineering.
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Driven an average of 125,000 miles a year by its owner Victor Sheppard for his work, this venerable truck can trace its origins back to our home state of Texas, having been manufactured at Toyota's plant in San Antonio. However, despite its tough Texan roots, it was Sheppard's dedication to keeping his truck in the best possible shape that made this truck into a real marathon runner. Accruing 117 service visits over the nine years it was on the road, Sheppard took care of his Tundra, using his local Service Center which supplied him with authentic Toyota Parts to keep his truck on the road.
Toyota has bought back Sheppard's Tundra, which it will study to better engineer the next generation of long-lasting trucks. As for Sheppard, he got a brand-new 2016 Tundra for his trade-in, which will surely be on the road for many years to come. So if you'd like to keep your Toyota vehicles on the road as long as you possibly can, visit our Service Center, where our knowledgeable technicians will ensure you get the most out of your Toyota vehicle.
