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Summer is on its way - we've already seen our temperatures here in Central Florida soar into the 90s, and it's only a matter of time until they climb even higher than that. Summer here can be brutal, and it can definitely take a toll on your car. The last thing you want to be stuck with is an unreliable ride, even if you're only using it for essential errands during social distancing. Don't let the season get the best of you - prep your car with seasonal car care both at Toyota of Clermont and at home to ensure you're ready to beat the heat. 7 seasonal car care items to check off your list Tip #1: Schedule a tire rotation Your tires take a beating in the summer. It's hot outside and the pavement - which they come in direct contact with - is even hotter. This can lead to blowouts and damage if they're not in good shape. Schedule a tire rotation as part of your seasonal car care and have our Clermont Toyota service techs inspect them while you're at it to ensure they're not getting excessive wear and tear and that they're inflated to the right PSI. Tip #2: Check your wiper blades Summer means rain in Central Florida, and you need quality wiper blades to keep your field of vision clear. Your wiper blades probably incurred some wear and tear last summer so check the condition of the rubber and if necessary, replace them. You can shop for new ones at our Clermont Toyota parts store and our techs can even help you install them on your car. Tip #3: Inspect what's under the hood When was the last time you took a peek under the hood? It's a good idea to incorporate it into your seasonal car care checklist. Be on the lookout for worn hoses and belts - these will undoubtedly have issues when the weather heats up and should be replaced now. Tip #4: Get an oil change Oil is responsible for keeping your engine cool and lubricated. When it's dirty or you don't have enough of it, you run the risk of doing serious (and expensive) damage to your car's engine. Schedule an oil change at Toyota of Clermont as part of your seasonal car care. Tip #5: Check coolant levels Take a peek at your coolant - this is also an important aspect when it comes to keeping everything under the hood cool. Check the reservoir to ensure that it's full of coolant and if it's not, add more to get you through the season. Tip #6: Have your air conditioning inspected You do NOT want to take on summer without a working air conditioning system in your car - trust us. Have our Clermont auto service techs check your system to ensure it's ready to help you beat the heat all summer long (don't wait for it to break!). Tip #7: Get your battery tested Have our auto service techs check your car battery - they can test the voltage and inspect its condition to ensure it can handle the summer heat without a problem (and without leaving you stranded). Schedule your summer auto service at Toyota of Clermont Have questions or want to schedule your seasonal car care? Call Toyota of Clermont - we're open seven days a week at (352) 404-7001.

As you have likely heard by now, many states around the country, including Florida, are beginning to loosen stay at home orders and other public safety measures to begin the transition back to normal life. While we at Toyota of Clermont are happy to welcome our guests back with open arms, that doesn't mean that things are going to go completely back to normal by this coming Monday. With no actual set treatment course for the coronavirus and it's resulting disease, COVID-19, many are still at risk for developing the illness which has proved dangerous to many individuals. Florida will be reopening it's doors partially soon, but you still need to be careful and mindful of your health and safety. Toyota of Clermont is here with a few tips to keep in mind as you begin to transition back to reality! Transitioning Back to Reality. Kind of The coronavirus is still a major threat to the lives of people in our very own Clermont community and it's important that we and our neighbors remember that. Florida will continue to reopen in small phases, but we should still keep in mind the danger until we have an effective way to rid ourselves of that danger. Here are a few tips that will help you transition back to reality safely. 1) Don't Forget Your Good Hygiene Habits Over the course of stay at home orders and social distancing the past month and a half you've probably been instructed to wash your hands more times than you could possibly count. Those who warned you didn't do so to be annoying or sound like broken records. Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways of preventing yourself from contracting the virus. The caveat to this is to also remember to refrain from touching your face. Especially if you've been in public places or touched high-touch areas without washing your hands thoroughly afterwards. 2) Wear a Mask We know that wearing a face mask, be it a disposable medical model or a homemade cloth one, can be annoying or claustrophobia inducing. But, it's another way to effectively prevent yourself from breathing in contaminated air particles. If you're someone who's work will be resuming normal face-to-face interactions in the coming weeks, make sure to wear a mask while in your office or customer facing position. It may feel uncomfortable, but it's a better alternative to falling ill. 3) Limit Your Time in Public Spaces While many establishments in the Clermont area will be under strict rules and ordinances during the next coming weeks as reopening occurs, that doesn't mean you should throw caution to the wind. If you can help it, make sure to limit your time out in public spaces like retail stores and restaurants. These places are a host to high touch points and close quarter interactions are could be dangerous to you. Continue to make use of online ordering, delivery services, and other limited human interaction purchase options during these next few weeks. We know that going back to normality is the ultimate goal and something we all want to see happen sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, over crowding hospitals in a time where we don't have a proper vaccine or treatment course to this virus will make things more difficult going forward. Make sure to follow these tips and stay safe during these reopening periods. At Toyota of Clermont, we're dedicated to providing a clean and sanitary environment where you can shop with ease. Visit us today at 16851 State Road 50!

We all know it exists, but do you really know how to safely and efficiently use your car's cruise control? It's a great tool to combat driver fatigue and also improve fuel efficiency, but it can actually be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing when you put it to use. Toyota of Clermont is here with tips on how to safely use cruise control to improve your driving experience - read on before you put this important feature into play! Toyota of Clermont's tips for cruise control 1. Consider the weather It's not safe to use cruise control if the weather isn't right. You should never employ this tool when driving in the rain; the roads get slick and you want to be able to react quickly to avoid an accident should the need arise. If you're using cruise control, you can't react as quickly and you may find yourself hydroplaning before you can do anything about it. The same goes for snowy and icy conditions; never use this feature in winter weather so you have more control over your car. It's best employed when the roads are dry. 2. Use it in the right places You should also consider where you are when you use cruise control. It's not designed for driving in suburban or urban areas; it's designed to be used on the highway so you can easily maintain a constant speed without wearing out your leg on the pedal. You can't maintain a constant speed in suburban and urban areas because of stop signs, traffic lights, pedestrians, and more, so don't try to use this tool unless you're driving on the highway. 3. Examine the traffic situation However, that being said, even if you're on the highway you still need to observe the traffic situation before putting cruise control to work. If there are a lot of cars around you or heavy traffic on the road, it's not smart to use this tool. You'll need to adjust your speed to keep up with the flow of traffic, and using this feature won't let you efficiently do that. It's best utilized when you're free of other cars and have the open road ahead of you. 4. Pay attention to topography It's also unwise to use cruise control when you're driving in hilly or mountainous areas, as well as on winding roads. This feature is a mechanical one; it doesn't know that there's a sharp curve or a steep hill up ahead. All it knows is to keep your speed constant and this can result in you losing control of your vehicle on the aforementioned sharp curve or steep hill. Check out our new Clermont Toyotas today Have questions or want to test out a new Toyota with cruise control? Call Toyota of Clermont! We've got the answers you need. Come and see us! We're open seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike. You can also call to schedule an appointment ahead of time at (352) 404-7000. Explore our Clermont Toyota selection today!

When you want options for your next ride, you should shop Toyota. After all, the brand is pretty well known for having a lot of options - whether you want a sedan, SUV, truck, van, hatchback, sports car, hybrid, or coupe, there's something for you in the Toyota lineup. And we just got word that yet another model is being thrown into the mix - in Europe, at least. The 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross will be joining the family and Toyota of Clermont has the details on what this innovative new Toyota SUV will have to offer when it hits dealerships. Get to know the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross The 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross is sort of a "big brother" to the original Clermont Toyota Yaris - it's more spacious and has different performance features, but it does share some similarities. Let's take a look at the info we've got on this brand-new Toyota compact SUV! It won't be available in the US. The 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross will only be up for grabs in Japan this fall (of 2020) and Europe at some point next summer (2021). We won't see it stateside, probably because we have the Toyota C-HR in our lineup at Toyota of Clermont. The new Toyota Yaris Cross was supposed to be debuted at the Geneva Motor Show way back in the beginning of March, but COVID-19 obviously threw a wrench in that. That's why Toyota decided to unveil the new Toyota SUV on their website last week instead. The Toyota Yaris Cross has some similarities to the Toyota Yaris, as noted, but it definitely differs when it comes to performance. While it sits on an Clermont Toyota Yaris wheelbase, it's taller, more spacious inside, and has longer overhangs to overall just be a bigger and more SUV-like vehicle that its predecessor. It'll also offer a hybrid model, something the current Toyota Yaris doesn't. The Cross will come with a 1.5L 3-cylinder engine under the hood, optional all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, and the choice of CVT or a six-speed manual transmission. When it comes to appearance, the interior of the Toyota Yaris Cross does share some similarities with the original model. However, as noted it's more spacious and will offer both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via its large touchscreen interface in the dash. How about the exterior? This new Toyota trends more toward the design of the Clermont Toyota C-HR than the Toyota Yaris. It boasts angular design elements, a two-toned paint scheme, edgy new taillights and headlights, black wheel arch surrounds, and more. It's more aggressive, and also more sophisticated than its sibling. See how the Clermont Toyota C-HR stacks up today We won't see this new Toyota SUV at Toyota of Clermont (like, ever) but if you like the look of it, get behind the wheel of the Toyota C-HR to see if it fits your needs! You can schedule a test drive today at (352) 404-7000, or stop by and see us at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.

As we enter into another week of social distancing and staying at home, you're probably running out of things to do. Most of us have burned through our Netflix queues, played the latest video games, or ran through our YouTube interests by now. While we have a great selection of content on YouTube that you should definitely check out, you're probably a little tired of using your phones and TVs. If you're scraping the barrel looking for things to do, you're in luck! Toyota of Clermont is here with a short list of things to try to stay entertained while staying safe at home. Screen-less Entertainment To Do at Home Play Board Games It's not often that you have an excuse to bust out Monopoly, Jenga, and other board games, but now's the perfect time! Board games are the perfect way to bring your family together for classic fun with a hint of intense rivalry. Try playing as many of them as you have, start a tournament, or remix the rules of each game for added fun. Bake Something Baking and cooking are always great ways to pass the time while staying at home and social distancing, but it can be difficult if you're missing ingredients and can't go to the store. So, try cooking or baking something with staples you have in your pantry at the moment. If you have eggs, bread, sugar, and cinnamon, try making minimalist french toast. Or, if you have frozen fruit, milk, and ice, make a smoothie. Peruse your pantry and see what you can make on the fly. Go For a Run Exercise caution when going outdoors by making sure to maintain a minimum six foot distance away from the nearest person. Going for a run is not only great exercise, it's also very therapeutic and a great way to blow off some steam amidst the cabin fever. However, be careful and maintain social distancing, even when outdoors. Wash Your Car You know we had to do it to them. We at Toyota of Clermont are all about car care, so naturally we think car care while staying at home is important. Take this time to check your fluids, oil, and give your ride a thorough wash both inside and out. We have several guides on vehicle washing and sanitizing that you should check out before you get started! Fort Building This one may sound a bit childish, but who doesn't love a good old fashioned pillow and blanket fort? Assemble all the spare bedding you have available and start building the pillow fort of your dreams. After you've completed your comfy masterpiece, take pleasure in destroying it and starting over again. Get Organized Believe it or not, organizing your belongings is not only fun but it's also a great time to see what you need/want and what you can donate to someone in need. Go through your clothes, belongings, and other items you have and start organizing them. You'll have better access to them in the future and you can decide which things you want to keep or let go of. We know it's easy to get cabin fever while social distancing, but it's important that you and others stay safe. Have fun with these activities and stay healthy!

Driving is an immensely helpful task that gets us almost anywhere we want to go. Without the power of four wheels and an engine, who knows what we would do. But, what if you could move more than just yourself, passengers, and what fits in your trunk? In comes Toyota towing! Having towing accessories equipped on your vehicle opens up a world of possibility when it comes to transporting cargo and other things during your commute or lengthy road trip. As good as it sounds, there's a whole world to consider when it comes to towing and Toyota of Clermont is here to help you make sense of it all. Check it out right here! The Ins and Outs of Toyota Towing While your Clermont Toyota truck, like the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra, might be equipped with standard Toyota towing accessories, you can always outfit other vehicles with aftermarket towing equipment. Before you get started on your towing adventure, here are some tips and factors to consider: 1) Start By Knowing How Much You Can Tow Toyota towing is extremely useful, but you're limited by how much you can tow depending on the vehicle you drive. For example, a Toyota 4Runner outfitted with towing accessories will be able to two several thousand pounds while the Tundra can tow up to 10,000 pounds. Before you hitch something to your tow kit, make sure you know just how much your ride can handle. Terms like base curb weight (the weight of your Clermont Toyota vehicle), cargo weight (weight of passengers and anything in your trunk), allowable payload (maximum weight a vehicle can carry) will be important in determining how much your car can handle. 2) Mirrors, Mirrors, Mirrors Most of the time we enjoy the luxury of being able to see out the rear windshield of our Clermont Toyota car. But, with Toyota towing accessories and a trailer in tow, your visibility from behind is all but gone. Before you tow anything, make sure your ride is equipped with mirrors that can improve your visibility as much as possible. 3) Practice Braking with Toyota Towing Equipment Braking in your Clermont Toyota car is one thing. Once you start to add Toyota towing equipment braking becomes much more challenging. The weight from behind your vehicle will continue to move forward even as you apply the brakes. Before you drive anywhere, try practicing braking and synchronizing with the movement of whatever you have in tow. Give yourself more space to come to a complete stop and read traffic to anticipate sudden stops. 4) Make Sure You Have the Right Toyota Towing Hitch Whether your vehicle comes equipped with standard towing equipment or you had aftermarket equipment installed, you need to make sure your equipment is up to tow what you want it to. Toyota towing hitches can be categorized into weight carrying and weight distributing. Carrying hitches are recommended for towing weight with a combined cargo and trailer load of 3,500 pounds while weight distributing is for heavier loads. Brush up on the specs of the Clermont Toyota towing equipment you're using so as to not overexert it and damage your ride. Have more questions about Toyota towing or want to install a tow hitch on your car? Toyota of Clermont is here to help! Visit us at 16851 State Road 50 today.

Each time you take to the roads of Clermont, you've likely noticed the huge amount of SUVs and larger vehicles. If you've been paying attention to the automotive industry in recent years, SUVs and larger passenger vehicles are extremely popular and they are for many reasons. They afford drivers a great amount of interior space for passengers and storage, they're engineered with powerful engineering options, and they're very versatile. All in all, large vehicles are in charge and they make excellent family vehicles. However, with so many options out there, it can be a bit difficult to decide on which is right for you and your needs. Toyota of Clermont is here to help you out with some essential tips for picking out the right family vehicle. Things to Consider When Picking a Family Vehicle There's a wide variety of Clermont Toyota family vehicles and that means you should consider the needs of you and your family when selecting the right ride. Here are a few things you should consider: 1) How much storage and passenger space do you need? SUVs and other types of Clermont family vehicles are equipped with an abundance of space. But, these vehicles have a range of storage and passenger. For example, the Toyota RAV4 is the perfect blend of passenger and trunk space, but the Highlander is equipped with third row seating if you need to bring along a few more passengers. 2) What do you need your family vehicle to do? Believe it or not, family vehicles can do more than just act as passenger transport vehicles. The Clermont Toyota 4Runner is technically an SUV and can be used as a family vehicle. But it's also one of the best vehicles when it comes to off-roading. The Sequoia has recently been reintroduced with off-roading capabilities as well as the RAV4 with the Adventure and TRD Off-Roading editions. 3) Consider its features Toyota family vehicles are outfitted with a variety of convenience and safety features that set them apart from others. The Toyota Sienna offers unique features like Driver Easy Speak and a Blu Ray entertainment system. The 4Runner is equipped with Multi-Terrain Select to assist with off-roading and the Highlander has an available hybrid option when it comes to its engineering. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> 4) How much do you want to spend? While SUVs are kings of the road today, they don't come without a higher price tag than their sedan cousins. Before you decide on a particular family vehicle, make sure to consider the overall cost of the vehicle up front as well as the higher amount of gas you'll likely use throughout your time of ownership. 5) Are you comfortable driving a larger vehicle? If you're used to driving Clermont Toyota sedans then transitioning to a family vehicle might be a shock to your internal driver system. SUVs and other large passenger vehicles require more awareness when driving due to their large space and probability to overturning or flipping. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure to take a few test drives to get comfortable with the vehicle. Are you ready to get behind the wheel of a Toyota family vehicle? We have a great selection available right now at Toyota of Clermont. Swing by the dealership at 16851 State Road 50 today!

Everyone knows how important the car battery is to performance. Without it, you wouldn't be able to start your car OR keep it running. However, in order to get you where you need to go, your battery has to use a tremendous amount of power... and it can't do it alone. That's where your car alternator comes in! Your car alternator is responsible for recycling power while your car is in motion so that it can charge the battery and keep it from draining. Without a working car alternator, you'll find your battery dies pretty quickly, leaving you stranded. That's why it's essential that you're able to spot alternator problems before they become bigger issues, and Toyota of Clermont's expert service techs are here to tell you how. Use our handy checklist to figure out if it's time to schedule auto repairs. Six signs you need to visit Toyota of Clermont for repairs 1. Your car alternator light is on. There's a warning light for this essential part in some cars; it's usually shaped like a car battery and will say ALT or GEN underneath. If it illuminates, then you need to schedule Clermont auto service to get things taken care of and get you back out on the road. The car battery light is another good indicator that you're having issues with this VIP part, so don't delay diagnosing the problem! 2. You notice that your lights are dimmer than usual. Are your car's interior and exterior lights dimmer than usual? Or maybe you start your vehicle and they're nice and bright, but as you drive they start to get dimmer? Not only is this dangerous for you and other drivers, it's also a sign that your car needs alternator repairs ASAP. Remember, this part helps power the electrical system of the car so when your lights dim, that system isn't getting the juice it needs to work properly. 3. Your car won't start properly. If you're having trouble getting your car started or it's dead altogether and you KNOW you have (or at least, had) a good battery, your car alternator is likely the issue. If it's not working, it's not recharging your battery, which means that battery is going to drain fairly quickly. Let Toyota of Clermont take a peek under the hood. 4. You hear odd noises coming from the engine. If you hear weird noises like grinding or whining noises, it can be an indication of an issue with this important part. The car alternator has a lot of moving pieces and when one of them breaks, it can cause a cacophony of noise under the hood. Combine this with any of the other signs in this list, and you need auto repairs, stat. 5. You smell "electrical fire" smell. Your car alternator works in conjunction with belts to stay in motion. If the belts aren't working properly, they can create excess friction and in turn, make that "electrical fire" smell because of the heat. Call our Clermont auto service center to pinpoint the problem and fix it. 6. You can see a broken belt inside the engine bay. If you can actually see a broken belt inside of your engine bay, it's time to visit us for repairs! Without working belts, this essential auto part is going nowhere fast. Let us fix your car alternator today Need to schedule repairs? Call Toyota of Clermont today at (352) 404-7001. You can also stop by for repairs and service at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.

Are you in the market for a new ride but struggling to decide whether you should buy a new Toyota car or get behind the wheel of a new Toyota truck? We get it - both offer great advantages to your drive time, so it can be hard to pinpoint which is going to be the best solution. Toyota of Clermont is here to help you wade through the pros and cons so you can make the BEST choice when it comes to your next new Toyota. Should you buy a Toyota truck? Size: Cars are smaller than trucks, even if you shoot for a more compact Clermont Toyota Tacoma truck. This can be a pro OR a con - some drivers prefer to own larger vehicles, while some find it tedious to maneuver a big truck around the road. For this factor, it's truly your personal preference. Fuel efficiency: Cars get better fuel efficiency than trucks, hands down. Trucks are bigger and have bigger engines under the hood, so they require more fuel to get around town. While fuel efficiency has improved over the decades for trucks, if it's a big factor in your budget, you should probably buy a sedan or hatchback. Towing and hauling: Trucks win when it comes to towing and hauling. Remember those bigger engines we just talked about? They use more gas, but they also produce more horsepower and torque. This translates to much more towing power than a vehicle. For example, the Toyota Tundra can tow up to 10,100 lbs while the new Toyota Camry maxes out at just 1,000 lbs. If you need to tow, a Clermont Toyota truck is the way to go. Off-road ability: Do you like to take things off the pavement? If so, we highly recommend a Clermont Toyota truck for your adventures. Trucks come with much better off-roading abilities than cars, packing features like four-wheel-drive, active traction control, special suspension systems, off-road tires, and automatic limited-slip differential (to name a few). If you like off-roading, you're much better suited to a truck. Interior space: Believe it or not, trucks can actually tie with cars at this point in the game. If you choose a double cab Toyota truck, you'll likely have just as much interior space for passengers as if you chose a sedan or hatchback (and in some cases, maybe more). Cargo space: However, when it comes to cargo space, trucks offer more than cars. Not only will you have some cargo space inside the cabin, you'll also have an entire bed to haul around your gear. Cars can't quite measure up when it comes to trunk space, so if you need hauling power, you should go for a Toyota truck. Test drive any of our Clermont Toyota trucks and cars today! Still having trouble deciding? The best way to find out whether you should buy a car or truck is to drive both. Come down to Toyota of Clermont to do it! We're conveniently located at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike. You can call us seven days a week at (352) 404-7000 to schedule your test drive and get all the info you need!

Do you have a stubborn sticker on your vehicle that you've been meaning to get rid of? Unfortunately, it's not as simple as just peeling it off (usually). Stickers require a little more elbow grease to remove from your car, especially if it's on the paint - you don't want to damage your vehicle's paint job and end up in the body shop. Toyota of Clermont is here with 5 quick car care tips to help you remove pesky stickers and leave your car looking like-new! Toyota of Clermont can help you remove stubborn stickers Tip #1: Try heat Did you know that using a hair dryer can actually make a sticker a lot easier to remove? Plug your hair dryer into an extension cord and bring it out to your vehicle. You'll want to hold it close to the sticker for about a minute; this will help melt the adhesive and make it softer so it's easier to peel. Pull up a corner of the sticker and from there, peel. Our Clermont car care techs recommend using a rubber spatula to help peel the entire sticker off of the paint. Tip #2: Try cold On the other hand, extreme cold can also help you get rid of stubborn sticker on your Clermont Toyota. Hold an ice cube on the sticker for a minute or two; then, choose a corner and get to work. This method may require you to use a credit card or a razor blade, so it's best reserved for stickers on glass. You never want to use a razor blade on any painted surface of your vehicle - it can do major damage to the paint. If you're using a razor blade on glass, our Clermont car care techs recommend you choose a dull one and hold it at an angle to avoid any scratches. Tip #3: Try Goo Gone The whole purpose of Goo Gone is to remove stubborn stickiness, so it's a great way to get a sticker off of your car. Pour it over the sticker and let it sit for a few minutes, then start to peel. You can use more Goo Gone to remove any residue left on your vehicle. Tip #4: Rubbing alcohol Rubbing alcohol will actually break up the adhesive on the back of the sticker and make it easier to remove (and will also get rid of any residue left on your Clermont Toyota). Soak the sticker with alcohol, let it sit, and then peel. Tip #5: White vinegar White vinegar offers similar results to rubbing alcohol but without the chemicals. If you want to go this more natural route, you should soak a sponge in white vinegar and hold it over the sticker for 60-90 seconds before starting to peel. Let our car care experts help you out! And a word to the wise - if you put more stickers on your vehicle, our car care experts recommend that you only place them on glass. It's easier to remove them from this surface, and you won't damage your car's paint. Have questions? Let our car care team help! You can reach us seven days a week at (352) 404-7001, or stop by our service center. We're conveniently located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50.

Are you considering putting a new Toyota sports car in the driveway? There are a lot of options on the market right now - in fact, you can find two waiting for you at Toyota of Clermont. Both the 2020 Toyota 86 and 2020 Toyota GR Supra are on our lot right now, just waiting for you to get behind the wheel. However, before you sign the dotted line, there are a few questions you should ask yourself to ensure you're getting the perfect drive time solution. Read on! Ask yourself these 4 questions before buying a sports car Question #1: Which sports car will suit your lifestyle? Before you prepare your down payment for a new sports car, you have to ask yourself which one best suits your current lifestyle. If you're going to use it as a purely weekend car for fun only, then you can skip this question. But if it's going to be your day-t0-day driving solution, you have to make sure it fits your life. Do you need a car with a large enough backseat for passengers, or a trunk that's spacious enough to get your groceries home? What about weather - will you need to drive it in snow or ice, and can the car handle it? Make sure you pick something suitable for your needs before you shop our Clermont Toyotas. Question #2: Should you buy modern or classic? Another thing to consider is whether you want a modern sports car - like the Clermont Toyota GR Supra - or you want to shop classic to find a vintage car. If you shop new, you can take advantage of things like warranties, complimentary maintenance, and peace of mind that you have a reliable car. You can also shop right here at Toyota of Clermont. If you shop classic, on the other hand, you'll likely be shopping online and in the classifieds to find your ride. You should also set aside a chunk of your budget for repairs or restoration costs, and you have to decide if you're going to tackle these things by yourself or if you need to find a reliable mechanic to handle it for you. You should also take into consideration that the car might not be ready to drive right away. Question #3: Are you prepared for a rear-wheel-drive car? Most sports cars employ rear-wheel drive for that added get-up-and-go. However, if you're not used to it, it can take a bit of time to adjust your driving habits for safety and efficient performance. Rear-wheel-drive cars offer faster acceleration and sharper steering, so it may take some practice to avoid hitting the gas too hard or oversteering. Be ready to put the time in behind the wheel. Question #4: Where will you get insurance? Sports cars can be more expensive to insure than their conventional sedan, SUV, or truck counterparts. Shop around and find the best premium for your budget BEFORE you head to Toyota of Clermont to shop so you're not caught unawares. Let us get you behind the wheel of the perfect sporty ride today Have more questions or want to get shopping? You can view our sports car inventory online, or call us at (352) 404-7000 for more info! You can also come see us in person at Toyota of Clermont seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.

If social distancing has been teaching us anything, it's taught us to care for others and that we've suddenly found ourselves with more time on our hands. While you may be working from home currently, you're probably finding yourself left with a lot of time throughout the day that you need occupied with something to do. If you've already attempted (and hopefully succeeded) essential car care we've recommended and gave your car a good washing, it's time to try something else. There's never a bad time to get organized and with so much time on your hands it's the perfect time! Follow along with us at Toyota of Clermont as we share with you some tips on organizing your car. Best Tips for Organizing Your Car Start With One Area at a Time The best thing you can do while organizing your car is to not get overwhelmed and start with one area at a time. Your interior space may not seem that expansive, but you'll realize it's more than you thought once you get started. Start by organizing the area around your front seats. Clean out the center console and devise a way to organize all the essential goodies you need easy access to. It also helps to organize your glovebox. You'll need to make sure you have your vehicle registration and insurance information in there along with whatever else you might need. From there, move on to the back seats and eventually the trunk. Get Creative When organizing your car, it helps to get creative with how your store things and the tools you use to do so. Your Clermont Toyota car serves as a second dwelling so don't be afraid to use unconventional organizational items. Try using fabric shoe holders on your front seat headrests to make for a quick organizer in the back seat. Attach seat-side organizers underneath car seats so your kids have easy access to toys during your commute. Make Sure You Have the Essentials Like we said earlier, you should reserve space for important items in your Clermont glovebox like your registration and insurance info. But, what else is essential for your ride? You should always carry an emergency kit somewhere in your car. In the event that you get into an accident, suffer mechanical failure, or something else, you'll need to have certain items to get you out of a sticky situation. You should have a flashlight, jumper cables, first aid supplies, a tire pressure gauge, rain gear, a traffic warning device, and batteries. You should keep this somewhere in your trunk or somewhere you'll easily remember. Organizing your car can be daunting at first, but the more items that find their place the easier it gets. With plenty of spare time on your hands, you've got this! If you need tips or help organizing your ride, chat with us at Toyota of Clermont! Chat with us online or give us a call at (352) 404 7000.