Automotive Blog & News in Corsicana, Texas

Every state has move over laws. States enact move over laws to encourage motorists to move over, slow down, or stop so that emergency responders can safely navigate the roads. Unfortunately, some responders are killed on their way to help others. The last thing you want on your conscience, or record, is the knowledge that someone died because of an accident on your part. Follow some key tips here at Stewart Toyota to help make our roads a safer place for everyone.

Most vehicle owners are aware of the terms all-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive, but can those people fully explain what they are? Can you be sure that it's right for you?

What is all-wheel drive?

All-wheel drive is a system in your vehicle that deploys a front, rear and center differential to your vehicle. All-wheel drives are typically found in cars and crossovers.

What is 4-wheel drive?

Similar to all-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive deploys two differentials and a transfer case, and instead of being found in cars, 4-wheel drive is typically found in trucks and SUVs.

 

Today, we are very busy and we try to get as much done as possible in the shortest amount of time. Most successful people will tell you having a to-do list will help you in prioritizing your day. And this organization influence extends to our online scheduler for your upcoming service maintenance, which you can access at any time here at Stewart Toyota.

You know that quality windshield wipers are a must when you're driving in rain or snow. However, it's also important to have the right windshield wiper fluid in your car in order for the wipers to work properly.

Windshield wiper fluid contains detergents that cut the grease, grime and water stains on your windows. This makes it easier for you to see while you're driving, especially if you're traveling in harsh weather conditions. Windshield wiper fluid is also necessary to keep the other mechanical parts of your car lubricated...

One aspect of car maintenance that is typically overlooked is rotating your tires. Why is it so important to rotate the tires on your car? Rotating them allows for the tires to wear down evenly. This will extend the life of your tires.

 

Imagine driving at night without headlights or with dim headlights. It doesn’t add up because most accidents take place at night. For drivers to avoid causing any crashes, it's crucial to have adequate headlights. Also, headlights have a significant role concerning visibility in that pedestrians, and other motorists can notice your presence. 

You probably get confused when you come to the end of an automobile lease. It can be such a confusing time, and you may not even know where to start. However, we as Stewart Toyota have a list of options that you can choose from to make work easier.

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…

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…

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…