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Choose to Service Your Vehicle through Our Corsicana, TX Dealership

There is maintenance work that has to be completed if you are looking to continue driving your car without issue. Our staff at Stewart Toyota is here to complete that maintenance work and leave you pleased with all that we have done - offering plenty of reasons to confide in our attention to detail.

You can trust us to service your vehicle because we know how to handle the work that must be done. Not only that, but we have access to the right kinds of parts for it. We will treat you right when you service through us, making sure…

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Time to Plan Ahead for Potential Trouble on Your Holiday Road Trip


If you were to go through this holiday road trip safety checklist one at a time, you would be in a good position to be able to deal with a number of issues that could arise while you are on the highway with your family this holiday season.
  • Make sure you have a spare tire, a working jack, and some cans of tire fix-a-flat.
  • Pack an emergency box with a hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, wire cutters, scissors, and different size vise-grips.
  • Bring a gas can just in case you have to get a lift to the gas station if you run…
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MotorWeek Revels in Fun, Feature-Rich 2017 Toyota Highlander

Here at Stewart Toyota, we're altogether over-the-moon for our full-size crossover, the 2017 Highlander. In our estimation, it ranks right up there with some of the industry's best.

Yet, what is it -- specifically -- that makes this SUV so special?

It's at this point we'll hand the reins to the reviewers over at MotorWeek; check out their evaluation of the Highlander in the clip below:

Without question the meanest member of the Highlander family, the available 3.5-liter V6 engine is a good bit peppier than the base four-cylinder.

Optional with the LE trim and standard on…

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How to get more fuel economy from your vehicle

Better fuel economy means more money in your pocket. There are ways to save money when buying a vehicle by looking for a car with great gas mileage or considering a hybrid or electric vehicle.

After the purchase, there are other ways to make sure you save money at the gas station. Just by driving the speed limit, it is estimated that you can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and five percent around town according to FuelEconomy.gov, the official U.S. government source for fuel economy information.

 

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4 Safe Driving Tips for You and Your Family

 Driving safe is not a laughing matter these days. There are too many things that can happen on the road. Too many people can be caught in the crossfire with dangerous consequences. Here are 4 tips to make sure you are taking this issue seriously.

1) Concentrate on the road alone. Do not get distracted by anything else. Put down the phone. Stop the texting.
2) Always be aware of what others are doing. Never assume the other driver will think about your safety. Only you can do this.
3) Plan your trip accordingly. Leave enough time to get to…
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The Advantages of Using Genuine Toyota Parts

As you head out your front door in Corsicana, and into your driveway to pop the hood on your Toyota... what parts are you carrying? Maybe it was the cheapest aftermarket part you could find from a random website, but you'll soon find out why it was so cheap. But when you use Genuine Toyota Parts from the Parts Center at Stewart Toyota, you know that your repair will last.

What are the advantages of using genuine Toyota parts?

  • Quality: You just never know what the quality of an aftermarket part will be. But genuine Toyota parts are factory…
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The IIHS Names the 2017 Toyota Highlander a Top Safety Pick Plus

Safety is one of the most important factors you look for in a new vehicle. As you drive through Corsicana, are you confident your vehicle will protect you should anything happen? If you drive the 2017 Toyota Highlander, you sure are. The Highlander has been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus.

The Highlander is fully prepared to help you prevent accidents, and keep you safe if an incident occurs. The intelligent safety technology in Toyota Safety Sense P can warn you if you start to drift out of your lane and gently help you steer back in.

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Toyota Teams Up with Yellowstone Yet Again, For More Eco-Friendly Buildings

Did you know Toyota has been teaming up with Yellowstone National Park for several years now? Each time, the environmentally-conscious automaker has assisted the park in making its campuses, ranger stations, or visitor centers better reflect a culture of conservation.

After helping with the LEED-certified Old Faithful Visitor Education Center in 2010, and creating a special off-grid power 

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Prius Prime Will Eventually Get Five Seats

 

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The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is arriving next season -- and we simply cannot wait. What can you look forward to? A projected driving range of  600+ miles, a gorgeous new infotainment system, LED lighting, industry-leading efficiency, and a four-seat layout.

Wait... four seats? What about that middle seat? Worried that you'll need to kick someone out of the carpool?

Fear not. According to sources, it looks like Toyota is planning to build out for fifth-passenger seating in the second-generation of the Prius Prime.

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