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Of course, gas is one of those ongoing expenses – unless you have an electric car. Gas can be a high expense, especially if you're constantly commuting between your job, daycare, after-school activities, and social events. Here at Toyota, we don't want you to spend more than you have to, so our experts have come up with 10 tips on how to save on gas in your Clermont Toyota. Let’s get into it! #1 Join a fuel rewards program. Gas stations will allow you to join a rewards program with their brand to earn points that you can use to get cheaper gas. The best thing to do is figure out which gas station you're a regular at and look up online how to sign up for their rewards program. #2 Use apps. You can use cool apps to help you get cheaper gas. One of them is called GasBuddy, which allows you to enable your location to see which gas station offers the lowest gas prices near you. Another fantastic app option is GetUpside, which requires you to save receipts and take a photo of them in the app to save money. Once you do this, you can get actual cash back through a check or PayPal. #3 Use a rewards credit card. Credit Cards allow you to get rewards for purchasing gas on them. Look up the best credit cards and look into what they can offer, or maybe if you already have credit cards, look into what yours have to offer in regards to saving money on gas! #4 Use cash instead of a card. If you pay cash for your gas, it's cheaper than paying with a card because of the surcharges of paying with a credit card. #5 Fill up early in the week. Make sure to schedule your fueling days for the earliest days in the week. You can save money on gas overtime by going on Mondays and Tuesdays for lower gas prices. #6 Share rides when you can! Carpooling is one of the best ways to save on gas. In addition, you can arrange a deal with your friends and family to pick up the kids on certain days for extracurricular activities, etc. #7 Be ready before starting your engine. Since you're using up your gas as soon as you start your Clermont Toyota, you can save some miles by planning out your route beforehand by having everything ready to go before you turn on your car. It's simple and can help you overtime. #8 Be gradual when accelerating. Try not to press on the gas pedal or brake too abruptly whenever you're driving. Instead, it's best to press gently not to waste unnecessary amounts of gas. #9 Use the right oil during oil changes. When it's that time of the year to get your oil changed, go ahead and make sure you're getting the right oil for your car! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the wrong grade of motor oil can cost you 3 to 6 cents per gallon. #10 Lighten your car weight. If you want to get better gas mileage, empty your Clermont Toyota to save money on gas! Adding more weight to your Clermont Toyota can cause your fuel to drop. Want to test drive a fuel-efficient Clermont Toyota? Visit us by scheduling an appointment at Toyota of Clermont. Call us today at (352) 404-7000. We're located just off the Florida Turnpike.

Of course, gas is one of those ongoing expenses – unless you have an electric car. Gas can be a high expense, especially if you're constantly commuting between your job, daycare, after-school activities, and social events. Here at Toyota, we don't want you to spend more than you have to, so our experts have come up with 10 tips on how to save on gas in your Clermont Toyota. Let’s get into it! #1 Join a fuel rewards program. Gas stations will allow you to join a rewards program with their brand to earn points that you can use to get cheaper gas. The best thing to do is figure out which gas station you're a regular at and look up online how to sign up for their rewards program. #2 Use apps. You can use cool apps to help you get cheaper gas. One of them is called GasBuddy, which allows you to enable your location to see which gas station offers the lowest gas prices near you. Another fantastic app option is GetUpside, which requires you to save receipts and take a photo of them in the app to save money. Once you do this, you can get actual cash back through a check or PayPal. #3 Use a rewards credit card. Credit Cards allow you to get rewards for purchasing gas on them. Look up the best credit cards and look into what they can offer, or maybe if you already have credit cards, look into what yours have to offer in regards to saving money on gas! #4 Use cash instead of a card. If you pay cash for your gas, it's cheaper than paying with a card because of the surcharges of paying with a credit card. #5 Fill up early in the week. Make sure to schedule your fueling days for the earliest days in the week. You can save money on gas overtime by going on Mondays and Tuesdays for lower gas prices. #6 Share rides when you can! Carpooling is one of the best ways to save on gas. In addition, you can arrange a deal with your friends and family to pick up the kids on certain days for extracurricular activities, etc. #7 Be ready before starting your engine. Since you're using up your gas as soon as you start your Clermont Toyota, you can save some miles by planning out your route beforehand by having everything ready to go before you turn on your car. It's simple and can help you overtime. #8 Be gradual when accelerating. Try not to press on the gas pedal or brake too abruptly whenever you're driving. Instead, it's best to press gently not to waste unnecessary amounts of gas. #9 Use the right oil during oil changes. When it's that time of the year to get your oil changed, go ahead and make sure you're getting the right oil for your car! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the wrong grade of motor oil can cost you 3 to 6 cents per gallon. #10 Lighten your car weight. If you want to get better gas mileage, empty your Clermont Toyota to save money on gas! Adding more weight to your Clermont Toyota can cause your fuel to drop. Want to test drive a fuel-efficient Clermont Toyota? Visit us by scheduling an appointment at Toyota of Clermont. Call us today at (352) 404-7000. We're located just off the Florida Turnpike.

If you've ever run out of gas - and we mean completely run out of gas, like stopped on the shoulder of the road, not gliding into the gas station on the last few drops - you know how stressful and at times, scary it can be. And it does happen. Whether you forgot to fill up, thought you could make it farther than you actually could, or have an actual issue with your car (like a malfunctioning gas gauge), running out of gas is nothing to be embarrassed about. But it IS something that can be stressful, so check out these Toyota of Clermont tips on how to deal with it. The signs you're about to run out of gas You need to know how to spot the signs that your car is running out of gas to be prepared for the situation, so here they are: A loss of power or acceleration; when you push on the gas pedal, nothing happens Jerking, sporadic acceleration that only lasts a second or two and then dies off Sputtering noises from the engine Backfiring If you notice any of these signs in your Clermont Toyota, you're likely about to run out of gas completely and it's time to take action. So then what steps should you take if your car is running out of gas? Here's the breakdown for this roadside emergency. How to react to this roadside emergency First, pull over. If you notice your car running out of gas, pull over ASAP. You should look for a parking lot or a spot on the side of the road that's flat and free of mud and sand. Additionally, try to get as far from traffic as you can. If it's dark out, look for a well-lit spot to park and wait for help. And if you're pulling over on the side of the road, make sure to put your car in park, pull the parking brake, turn on your hazard lights, and turn your wheels so they're pointing away from the road (so if you're struck by a car, your car won't be pushed into traffic). Second, pinpoint your exact location. You'll need to know exactly where you are to be able to request help. If you're asking a friend or family member for an assist, you can always share your location with them on your smartphone. However, if you're calling roadside assistance or for a tow, you'll need to know where you are. Use the addresses of nearby businesses or cross streets to help pinpoint your location, or if you're on the highway, use mile markers and exit numbers. Third, call for help. Finally, call for help. You can always call AAA or Mach1 for roadside assistance, or reach out to friends and family to bring you a gas can with some fuel in it. Additionally, sometimes your car insurance will offer help with fuel delivery or towing in this scenario. Worst case, you may have to walk to the nearest gas station. Be sure to use the sidewalks and stay away from traffic. Want more tips or need assistance with your Clermont Toyota? Call us today! Toyota of Clermont is open seven days a week at (352) 404-7000 and we're conveniently located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50.

If you've ever run out of gas - and we mean completely run out of gas, like stopped on the shoulder of the road, not gliding into the gas station on the last few drops - you know how stressful and at times, scary it can be. And it does happen. Whether you forgot to fill up, thought you could make it farther than you actually could, or have an actual issue with your car (like a malfunctioning gas gauge), running out of gas is nothing to be embarrassed about. But it IS something that can be stressful, so check out these Toyota of Clermont tips on how to deal with it. The signs you're about to run out of gas You need to know how to spot the signs that your car is running out of gas to be prepared for the situation, so here they are: A loss of power or acceleration; when you push on the gas pedal, nothing happens Jerking, sporadic acceleration that only lasts a second or two and then dies off Sputtering noises from the engine Backfiring If you notice any of these signs in your Clermont Toyota, you're likely about to run out of gas completely and it's time to take action. So then what steps should you take if your car is running out of gas? Here's the breakdown for this roadside emergency. How to react to this roadside emergency First, pull over. If you notice your car running out of gas, pull over ASAP. You should look for a parking lot or a spot on the side of the road that's flat and free of mud and sand. Additionally, try to get as far from traffic as you can. If it's dark out, look for a well-lit spot to park and wait for help. And if you're pulling over on the side of the road, make sure to put your car in park, pull the parking brake, turn on your hazard lights, and turn your wheels so they're pointing away from the road (so if you're struck by a car, your car won't be pushed into traffic). Second, pinpoint your exact location. You'll need to know exactly where you are to be able to request help. If you're asking a friend or family member for an assist, you can always share your location with them on your smartphone. However, if you're calling roadside assistance or for a tow, you'll need to know where you are. Use the addresses of nearby businesses or cross streets to help pinpoint your location, or if you're on the highway, use mile markers and exit numbers. Third, call for help. Finally, call for help. You can always call AAA or Mach1 for roadside assistance, or reach out to friends and family to bring you a gas can with some fuel in it. Additionally, sometimes your car insurance will offer help with fuel delivery or towing in this scenario. Worst case, you may have to walk to the nearest gas station. Be sure to use the sidewalks and stay away from traffic. Want more tips or need assistance with your Clermont Toyota? Call us today! Toyota of Clermont is open seven days a week at (352) 404-7000 and we're conveniently located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50.

If you've ever hit a parked car with your vehicle, you know just how stressful it can be. It's not quite as stressful as if you get into a collision with another moving vehicle, but still - it can be a hassle to deal with and how you react to it shouldn't be the same as other types of car accidents. Our Toyota of Clermont body shop experts sat down with us to give us the best advice possible for when you hit a parked car, so check out this quick and easy guide. Four things to remember after you hit a parked car First, don't leave the scene of the car accident. You may think you don't need to stay if no one is in the other car, but you do. Believe it or not, if you leave the scene, you can be charged with a hit-and-run accident. This is a major offense that can lead to jail time, community service, hefty fines, and a big rise in your car insurance premiums (so all in all, no good). And even if you didn't see any witnesses, security cameras and surveillance cameras are just as good as another human. Don't chance it! While you're waiting for the other driver to return, use the time to document what happened. You should write down as many details as you can in case you can't recall them later. Remember to jot down things like: The make, model, color, and distinguishing characteristics of the other car The date, time, and exact location of the car accident A detailed description of HOW it happened The names and numbers of any witnesses to the accident And take pictures. You'll want to detail both the damage to your car AND the damage to the other vehicle. But what happens if you've been waiting for ages and they don't come back to their car? You can't be expected to wait there forever until they eventually show up. If you've waited a bit, documented everything, and still don't see them, then it's time to get out the pen and paper. Leave them a note in a conspicuous place, like under a windshield wiper, and give them information like your name and number, your insurance info, and a brief description of what happened so they can contact you and you both can move forward with the process of repairs. Finally, get in touch with your car insurance agent. Your property damage liability coverage should pay for repairs on the other car, while your collision coverage should handle repairs on your car. You'll likely have to pay a deductible, but it'll be cheaper than paying for repairs out of pocket, especially if the damage is bad. Contact Toyota of Clermont for repairs after a car accident Whether you have more questions about what to do after a car accident or need repairs after hitting a parked car, Toyota of Clermont is your go-to. Our body shop is ready and waiting to get you back on the road! Call us today at (352) 404-7001 or stop by and see us at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.

If you've ever hit a parked car with your vehicle, you know just how stressful it can be. It's not quite as stressful as if you get into a collision with another moving vehicle, but still - it can be a hassle to deal with and how you react to it shouldn't be the same as other types of car accidents. Our Toyota of Clermont body shop experts sat down with us to give us the best advice possible for when you hit a parked car, so check out this quick and easy guide. Four things to remember after you hit a parked car First, don't leave the scene of the car accident. You may think you don't need to stay if no one is in the other car, but you do. Believe it or not, if you leave the scene, you can be charged with a hit-and-run accident. This is a major offense that can lead to jail time, community service, hefty fines, and a big rise in your car insurance premiums (so all in all, no good). And even if you didn't see any witnesses, security cameras and surveillance cameras are just as good as another human. Don't chance it! While you're waiting for the other driver to return, use the time to document what happened. You should write down as many details as you can in case you can't recall them later. Remember to jot down things like: The make, model, color, and distinguishing characteristics of the other car The date, time, and exact location of the car accident A detailed description of HOW it happened The names and numbers of any witnesses to the accident And take pictures. You'll want to detail both the damage to your car AND the damage to the other vehicle. But what happens if you've been waiting for ages and they don't come back to their car? You can't be expected to wait there forever until they eventually show up. If you've waited a bit, documented everything, and still don't see them, then it's time to get out the pen and paper. Leave them a note in a conspicuous place, like under a windshield wiper, and give them information like your name and number, your insurance info, and a brief description of what happened so they can contact you and you both can move forward with the process of repairs. Finally, get in touch with your car insurance agent. Your property damage liability coverage should pay for repairs on the other car, while your collision coverage should handle repairs on your car. You'll likely have to pay a deductible, but it'll be cheaper than paying for repairs out of pocket, especially if the damage is bad. Contact Toyota of Clermont for repairs after a car accident Whether you have more questions about what to do after a car accident or need repairs after hitting a parked car, Toyota of Clermont is your go-to. Our body shop is ready and waiting to get you back on the road! Call us today at (352) 404-7001 or stop by and see us at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.

When you buy a new car - or a car that's at least new to you - one of the things to consider if whether or not you should buy floor mats. Here at Toyota of Clermont, we have a great selection of different options available in our Toyota parts store and we can help you choose the right ones for your drive time needs. But if you're buying aftermarket or buying them from somewhere else, it's good to have some basic knowledge about which ones you should install in your ride. Check out this quick guide to floor mats from the experts at our Clermont Toyota parts store. Why do you need floor mats in your car? First of all, the question we hear all the time: Are floor mats REALLY necessary? Our answer? Yes. Whether you buy them from us at the Toyota of Clermont parts store or get them somewhere else, they're a necessity for your new ride. Here's why: They protect the floor. Remember, you're going to be driving your car, not just staring at it in the driveway. This means that crumbs, dirt, mud, coffee, and other spills and messes will inevitably happen, all of which can do a number to your interior if it's not protected. Floor mats will keep your car clean, keep your resale value high, and help ensure that you don't have to detail it every single day. They're an easy and affordable way to customize. It can cost money and take a lot of time to customize your ride, but floor mats are a simple and affordable way to add some individual style to your car without having to invest a lot of time or money. Should you buy carpet or all-weather floor mats? So, should you stick with carpet mats or spring for all-weather floor mats? Toyota of Clermont's parts experts are here with answers. Carpet mats definitely have their advantages. At face value, they're cheaper than all-weather mats so if you're sticking to a budget, you're covered. And if you shop for them at Toyota of Clermont, you'll have a ton of options and variety to choose from. Carpet mats are typically made from tough fabric (like Berber) so they're pretty durable, and they're easily customizable as they come in a variety of sizes, colors, and materials. All-weather floor mats, on the other hand, are more expensive than carpet mats, but they last a lot longer and offer a lot more durability. These special floor mats are made from water-resistant materials and they're laser cut to have special grooves that catch dirt, liquids, and anything else that might destroy your car's interior. Plus, they're super easy to clean - all you have to do is shake or even rinse them out and voila. Still not sure which floor mats are right for your new Clermont Toyota? Call us today! Toyota of Clermont's parts store is open seven days a week at (352) 404-7001. You can also stop by 16851 State Road 50 just west of the Florida Turnpike to see all of your options in person!

When you buy a new car - or a car that's at least new to you - one of the things to consider if whether or not you should buy floor mats. Here at Toyota of Clermont, we have a great selection of different options available in our Toyota parts store and we can help you choose the right ones for your drive time needs. But if you're buying aftermarket or buying them from somewhere else, it's good to have some basic knowledge about which ones you should install in your ride. Check out this quick guide to floor mats from the experts at our Clermont Toyota parts store. Why do you need floor mats in your car? First of all, the question we hear all the time: Are floor mats REALLY necessary? Our answer? Yes. Whether you buy them from us at the Toyota of Clermont parts store or get them somewhere else, they're a necessity for your new ride. Here's why: They protect the floor. Remember, you're going to be driving your car, not just staring at it in the driveway. This means that crumbs, dirt, mud, coffee, and other spills and messes will inevitably happen, all of which can do a number to your interior if it's not protected. Floor mats will keep your car clean, keep your resale value high, and help ensure that you don't have to detail it every single day. They're an easy and affordable way to customize. It can cost money and take a lot of time to customize your ride, but floor mats are a simple and affordable way to add some individual style to your car without having to invest a lot of time or money. Should you buy carpet or all-weather floor mats? So, should you stick with carpet mats or spring for all-weather floor mats? Toyota of Clermont's parts experts are here with answers. Carpet mats definitely have their advantages. At face value, they're cheaper than all-weather mats so if you're sticking to a budget, you're covered. And if you shop for them at Toyota of Clermont, you'll have a ton of options and variety to choose from. Carpet mats are typically made from tough fabric (like Berber) so they're pretty durable, and they're easily customizable as they come in a variety of sizes, colors, and materials. All-weather floor mats, on the other hand, are more expensive than carpet mats, but they last a lot longer and offer a lot more durability. These special floor mats are made from water-resistant materials and they're laser cut to have special grooves that catch dirt, liquids, and anything else that might destroy your car's interior. Plus, they're super easy to clean - all you have to do is shake or even rinse them out and voila. Still not sure which floor mats are right for your new Clermont Toyota? Call us today! Toyota of Clermont's parts store is open seven days a week at (352) 404-7001. You can also stop by 16851 State Road 50 just west of the Florida Turnpike to see all of your options in person!

It's a new year, so that brings new opportunities. If your car has been giving you quite a bit of trouble this year, you may have been thinking about getting a new Clermont Toyota. However, you're in limbo on whether you should ride out your current car for its last miles or if it's time to move on. Well, buying a car is a significant investment, and it should take a bit of deliberation. But, you're in luck because you don't have to do it alone. Our Toyota experts give you four signs to determine if 2022 is the year you should get a new car. So, let's get into it. Four signs you need to get into a new car in 2022 #1 Your lifestyle is transitioning. The seasons change every year, and so do you! If you're transitioning into another sector of your life, that means you might have to change your car too, which is why our Clermont Toyotas come in a variety to fit into different lifestyles. For example, if you are expanding your family, the 2022 Toyota Highlander or the 2022 Toyota Sienna is an excellent option for more space for your little ones. #2 You're taking too many trips to the gas station. It can seem like a chore to go to the gas station, and to do that more than twice a week is a sign that it's time to get a new car. New Clermont Toyotas have excellent fuel efficiency and come in electric models. For example, the 2022 Toyota Prius gets up to 58 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway, so good! You might end up saving more money buying a new car! #3 You want to feel safe in your car. It's completely valid to want to feel safe in your car. Safety is on Toyota's #1 priority list. So, if you constantly feel unsafe in your car, it might be best to upgrade your vehicle with better safety features. Our Clermont Toyotas have Toyota Safety Sense that comes with many excellent safety features: Pre-Collision System with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beams. Switch over to a Clermont Toyota to ensure you never have to feel unsafe again. #4 It's costing you more than it's worth. If your car has to be serviced quite frequently for major repairs like replacing radiators, exhaust systems and fixing major engine malfunctions, it might cost you less, in the long run, to buy a new car. Don't forget it's always a good idea to take your Clermont Toyota in to be maintained. Still, with older cars, their value decreases over the years, and it sometimes isn't worth it to invest thousands of dollars when you could get a new one that will give you fewer headaches. Want to schedule a test drive with a new Toyota? Visit our dealership! We're open seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50 just west of the Florida Turnpike, follow us on social media, or call us at (352) 404-7000.

It's a new year, so that brings new opportunities. If your car has been giving you quite a bit of trouble this year, you may have been thinking about getting a new Clermont Toyota. However, you're in limbo on whether you should ride out your current car for its last miles or if it's time to move on. Well, buying a car is a significant investment, and it should take a bit of deliberation. But, you're in luck because you don't have to do it alone. Our Toyota experts give you four signs to determine if 2022 is the year you should get a new car. So, let's get into it. Four signs you need to get into a new car in 2022 #1 Your lifestyle is transitioning. The seasons change every year, and so do you! If you're transitioning into another sector of your life, that means you might have to change your car too, which is why our Clermont Toyotas come in a variety to fit into different lifestyles. For example, if you are expanding your family, the 2022 Toyota Highlander or the 2022 Toyota Sienna is an excellent option for more space for your little ones. #2 You're taking too many trips to the gas station. It can seem like a chore to go to the gas station, and to do that more than twice a week is a sign that it's time to get a new car. New Clermont Toyotas have excellent fuel efficiency and come in electric models. For example, the 2022 Toyota Prius gets up to 58 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway, so good! You might end up saving more money buying a new car! #3 You want to feel safe in your car. It's completely valid to want to feel safe in your car. Safety is on Toyota's #1 priority list. So, if you constantly feel unsafe in your car, it might be best to upgrade your vehicle with better safety features. Our Clermont Toyotas have Toyota Safety Sense that comes with many excellent safety features: Pre-Collision System with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beams. Switch over to a Clermont Toyota to ensure you never have to feel unsafe again. #4 It's costing you more than it's worth. If your car has to be serviced quite frequently for major repairs like replacing radiators, exhaust systems and fixing major engine malfunctions, it might cost you less, in the long run, to buy a new car. Don't forget it's always a good idea to take your Clermont Toyota in to be maintained. Still, with older cars, their value decreases over the years, and it sometimes isn't worth it to invest thousands of dollars when you could get a new one that will give you fewer headaches. Want to schedule a test drive with a new Toyota? Visit our dealership! We're open seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50 just west of the Florida Turnpike, follow us on social media, or call us at (352) 404-7000.

Christmas weekend is almost here! We're betting that your day-to-day commute has been pretty easy this week - the kids are out of school, fewer people are going into work, and traffic is at a low. However, that's about to change. Christmas Eve is a notoriously busy day for travel, as is the day after Christmas (especially when Christmas falls on a weekend). Are you ready to handle driving in traffic on a busy holiday weekend? Toyota of Clermont is here with tips. driving in traffic Driving in traffic on Christmas: What you need to know Tip #1: Prepare your car for the road. Are you ready to hit the road for Christmas? If you're getting on the highway to visit friends and family, you definitely want your car to be up for the job. This means staying up to date on auto services at Toyota of Clermont like oil changes, tire rotations, battery checks, and brake service. You don't want to be stuck on the side of the road with a breakdown or a blowout, so prepare your car ahead of time for the open road at our Clermont Toyota service center. Tip #2: Check conditions before you leave the house. Driving in traffic is never fun and almost always stressful, so prepare yourself. Check road conditions and weather before you leave so you're ready for anything. If there's bad weather or bad traffic that's going to cause delays, you can reroute your trip or at least prepare yourself mentally and leave early so you have some extra time. Tip #3: Stay ahead of the game by leaving yourself extra time. Speaking of which,  you should leave yourself extra time anyway. Just because there aren't any delays before you leave doesn't mean they won't happen along the way. If you give yourself extra time to get to your final destination, then you're a lot less likely to speed or drive aggressively to get where you're going. Tip #4: Be ready on all accounts for winter weather. Are you heading north to celebrate? If you're going to encounter snow or ice, you need to be sure that both you AND your car are ready for it. Winter weather is a game changer, and you need to ensure that your car is ready by checking your fluids, tires, heater, and defroster before you leave. Additionally, make sure you're fresh up on how to drive safely in snowy and icy conditions before you leave. Tip #5: Stay on task behind the wheel. It's so easy to get distracted when you're behind the wheel, and we get it. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also one of the busiest, especially for adults. Between screaming kids, endless texts and phone calls, and the stress of driving in traffic, it's easy to give into distracted driving. Don't do it! Use voice-to-text in your Clermont Toyota, distract the kids with a holiday movie in the back, and use our tips to bring down the stress of driving in traffic this Christmas. Prep for driving in traffic with Toyota of Clermont's help Have questions or need to schedule last-minute car care for hitting the road this holiday? Call Toyota of Clermont today at (352) 404-7000. We're open seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.

Christmas weekend is almost here! We're betting that your day-to-day commute has been pretty easy this week - the kids are out of school, fewer people are going into work, and traffic is at a low. However, that's about to change. Christmas Eve is a notoriously busy day for travel, as is the day after Christmas (especially when Christmas falls on a weekend). Are you ready to handle driving in traffic on a busy holiday weekend? Toyota of Clermont is here with tips. driving in traffic Driving in traffic on Christmas: What you need to know Tip #1: Prepare your car for the road. Are you ready to hit the road for Christmas? If you're getting on the highway to visit friends and family, you definitely want your car to be up for the job. This means staying up to date on auto services at Toyota of Clermont like oil changes, tire rotations, battery checks, and brake service. You don't want to be stuck on the side of the road with a breakdown or a blowout, so prepare your car ahead of time for the open road at our Clermont Toyota service center. Tip #2: Check conditions before you leave the house. Driving in traffic is never fun and almost always stressful, so prepare yourself. Check road conditions and weather before you leave so you're ready for anything. If there's bad weather or bad traffic that's going to cause delays, you can reroute your trip or at least prepare yourself mentally and leave early so you have some extra time. Tip #3: Stay ahead of the game by leaving yourself extra time. Speaking of which,  you should leave yourself extra time anyway. Just because there aren't any delays before you leave doesn't mean they won't happen along the way. If you give yourself extra time to get to your final destination, then you're a lot less likely to speed or drive aggressively to get where you're going. Tip #4: Be ready on all accounts for winter weather. Are you heading north to celebrate? If you're going to encounter snow or ice, you need to be sure that both you AND your car are ready for it. Winter weather is a game changer, and you need to ensure that your car is ready by checking your fluids, tires, heater, and defroster before you leave. Additionally, make sure you're fresh up on how to drive safely in snowy and icy conditions before you leave. Tip #5: Stay on task behind the wheel. It's so easy to get distracted when you're behind the wheel, and we get it. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also one of the busiest, especially for adults. Between screaming kids, endless texts and phone calls, and the stress of driving in traffic, it's easy to give into distracted driving. Don't do it! Use voice-to-text in your Clermont Toyota, distract the kids with a holiday movie in the back, and use our tips to bring down the stress of driving in traffic this Christmas. Prep for driving in traffic with Toyota of Clermont's help Have questions or need to schedule last-minute car care for hitting the road this holiday? Call Toyota of Clermont today at (352) 404-7000. We're open seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.