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We’ve asked our service techs and mechanics to share some of their advice on easy maintenance tips and tricks to help keep you safer on the road.  Today we’re highlighting the importance of properly inflated tires during winter weather months and cold temperatures.  Check it out! more Winter Tire Pressure Temperature changes overnight or from cold winter days can affect your tire pressure. This can cause the low-pressure indicator to appear. Large swings in temperature between day and night can affect the pressure in your tires by up to 10 PSI. The light may shut off on its own after you drive 20 minutes or so, as the air in your tires warms and expands and proper inflation level stabilizes. Regardless, you should get your air checked right away. The TPMS light means your tires are at least 25 percent below the proper air pressure. This is a safety risk, especially if you’re carrying a load close to your vehicle’s max capacity. There’s a greater chance of tire failure, compromised handling and increased wear and tear on your tires. Your gas mileage could also suffer. When you top off your tires, the TPMS light will go off as the tire regains the proper pressure. Note: If the warning light is flashing, this is a problem with the vehicle’s TPMS system, not your tires, and you should take your car to the shop. Our service technicians are available to help at a moment’s notice! Schedule an appointment today for routine maintenance and upkeep before winter weather arrives. Schedule an appointment with our Service Department

The Holidays are fast approaching, but in addition to the usual shopping chaos, the pandemic has added an extra level of frenzy due to supply chain issues.  Never fear, because Classic is here!  We’ve got an excellent set of options for digital gifts that will be sure to please every automotive enthusiast. Check it out on our digital gift guide! more You won’t have to worry about shipments arriving on time or finding the write box or bag to wrap it in.  That’s right, we’ve got great digital options for the gift giving season that you can send straight to their devices or right to their email inbox. Get those motors running, and head on on the highway with some of these great audiobooks: Car Crazy: The Battle for Supremacy between Ford and Olds and the Dawn of the Automobile Age by G. Wayne Miller The Machine That Changed the World by James P Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos A Brief History of Motion: From the Wheel, to the Car, to What Comes Next Car Talk: 25 Years of Lousy Car Advice by Tom Magliozzi and Ray Magliozzi Car Fever: The Car Bore’s Essential Companion by James May The Patron Saint of Used Cars and Second Chances Driving Like Crazy by PJ O’Rourke Check out these great digital subscription options for Magazines and more: Motor Trend Magazine Digital Subscription Autocar Magazine Digital Subscription Retromotive Magazine Digital Subscription Car and Driver Digital Subscription Give the Gift of an Experience: Gift your gearhead an opportunity to drive a Supercar with Xtreme Xperience.  With opportunities in the Northeast, as well as all across the US, there’s lots of options to choose from no matter where your gift recipient lives. Going on a trip in 2022? Why not add a Supercar Drive to the trip with a gift voucher at your vacation destination as an added surprise with one of their other locations. Got a racing fan in your midst?  Check out the NASCAR Racing Experience and choose from ridealong options or timed driving from 5 minutes to 48 minutes!  It includes one-on-one lessons and the full NASCAR pit experience.  Makes a fantastic gift for gearheads! Give the gift of autocross and exotic car racing experiences to the weekend racers and rally fans in your life!  MetLife Stadium is hosting several Exotic Racing experiences Autocross events, so why not sponsor a family member’s attendance as a race participant or book a private event? Check it out here!

After more than a year of “WFH Life” and limited travel, many folks are finding themselves on the road more frequently as commutes to the office, holiday visits with family and friends, and even personal vacation travel resumes. So we thought we’d gather a list of great items to remind you to breathe, relax, and destress while you’re on the road!  Improve your mood and reduce your chances of road rage with some of these uplifting gadgets. more Snag One Of These Today: The Sharper Image Car Cushion with Massage and Heat for $59.99 will ease your transition back to the office by reducing stress with a relaxing, calming massage on your commute. The Youloveit Full Body Massager has 8 modes and 3 levels of intensity with vibration, heat, and kneading to reduce muscle aches and pains, and give you a little relaxation on route. And it won’t break the bank at an affordable price of just $46.99 at Walmart. If you prefer to keep it low-tech, this wooden bead massager will do the trick by keeping you cool and providing a low-key massage for under $25. Many of us spend anywhere from 8 to 12 hours in a desk chair in front of a computer, and let’s face it: that can make a long commute of sitting in the car rather excruciating.  Why not snag one of these Pressure Relief Car Seat Cushions to make yourself more comfortable?  It’s got an ergonomic design to help you distribute weight more evenly while sitting. It can easily fit over your current car seat and reduce driver fatigue for under $100! Looking for a similar ergonomic seat cushion for a lower price?  Walmart has a great option by Auto Drive for under $30 that would work well.  The Auto Drive Cushion has a universal fit to adapt for most cars and drivers. The CYLEN Memory Foam Bamboo Charcoal Infused Seat Cushion utilizes state of the art memory foam for maximum comfort, and natural bamboo charcoal to help absorb odors and smells in your car.  This is a great option as well for those with leather/vinyl seats instead of fabric, as the cushion will keep your seat cool and increase air flow. Find it on Amazon in black or blue options for under $30. AutoZone boasts a great lumbar support cushion at a budget friendly price point of just $16.99. The ProElite Concave Lumbar Cushion provides great lower lumbar support to relieve pressure when commuting home after a long day at the office. The Prime Stash is offering an orthopedic Memory Foam Headrest and Lumbar cushion set for $60-$80 and it comes in a variety of colour options to suit your aesthetics. The Sharper Image Cooling Gel Cushion Grip Steering wheel cover will make long drives more comfortable with microfiber leather and cool grip gel pads.  Affordably priced for just about any budget at around $20 and it has a universal fit that works with most vehicles.

Whether you watch a news broadcast on TV, stream a podcast, listen to the radio, or scroll social media, chances are you’ve learned about climate change, environmental crises, and global efforts in reducing energy consumption and increasing recycling.  Today we’re celebrating America Recycles Day by highlighting some of the impressive efforts in the automotive industry to recycle and reuse metal and other materials in efforts to be more eco-conscious! more Did you know that 80% of your car can be recycled? That’s right!  Over 25 million tons of materials are reclaimed from old and discarded vehicles, and they’re one of the most widely recycled items of consumer refuse around the world!  Automotive recycling industry in the United States provides jobs to over 100,000 people, and nearly $25 billion in revenue.  And the North American (US/CA) auto recycling saves 85 million oil barrels each year, and enough reclaimed steel to create 13 million new cars! Automotive manufacturers do their best to reduce waste wherever possible.  Everything from steel and aluminum to car batteries (a whopping 98% are recycled) windshield glass, carpets,rubber hoses, and even seat belts can be repurposed or recycled!  Even tires can be recycled and repurposed into new goods such as rubber for shoes and sandals, filler for playground surfaces, etc.   Experts anticipate that scrap metal recycling will total upwards of $60 billion by the end of 2021, with about 60% of scrap metals being recycled from the automotive industry over the next 10 years. At Classic’s Dealerships, we’re proud to boast some wonderful “Green Options” when it comes to vehicle choice and styling, as both Toyota and Kia have been working diligently to improve their carbon footprint, increase the use of recycled materials, and other environmentally friendly measures, and we’re proud to be a part of it all: Recycled bio plastics are used in seat cushions and interiors of the Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, and the Toyota Rav4. Toyota has eliminated use of over 12 tons of PVC materials in its assembly plants. Since 2010, Toyota has recovered and repurposed upwards of 140,000 hybrid batteries. Toyota also has a long-term recycling program and environmentally conscious vision in place. Since January 2015, 85% of every Toyota/Lexus vehicle must be reused or recycled, and it is expected that 95% of it will be recovered and reprocessed. Toyota created a program to recycle plastic bumper covers and convert them into plastic pellets to be sold and processed into other auto parts. The Kia Soul EV’s uses over 50lbs of bio-plastics per vehicle, which are fabricated from cellulose and sugarcane, in 10 different pieces of its interior from door panels to seats to carpets. Kia has adopted a climate friendly pledge including ECO-Friendly Car Lifecycle Management which you can learn more about here. Kia is also working with SK Innovation to create eco-friendly recollection of metals l ike lithium from used EV Batteries. Kia’s aim is to reduce waste and water consumption, and increase recycling efforts with an end goal of zero landfill contributions and zero waste incineration. Kia is expanding its range of “Battery Electric Vehicles” (BEVs) and increasing the total travel mi/km range per charge, and a fast 20 minute high-speed charge time.

Classic Cares about our customers, and we’re here to help!  We’ve asked our body shop technicians to share some valuable advice and information on what to do if you’re involved in a collision.  We hope that this will help our customers feel safer and more confident in the event of an auto accident.  And remember, we’re always just a phone call away and here to help!  Check out our handy tips, and feel free to print it out and keep it in with your car’s paperwork in case of emergency. more What to if you’re involved in a collision: If you are involved in a collision, stop your car at or near the collision scene. If you can, move your car off the road so you do not block traffic. Protect yourself and others from oncoming traffic. Failure to stop at the scene of a collision in which you are involved can result in your arrest warrant. You could be convicted of hit and run. Exchange information with other drivers involved in the accident as soon as possible. Get information:  names, telephone number, drivers license and insurance information. from the other driver(s) involved in the collision. If you hit an unattended vehicle, you must make a reasonable effort to find the owner of the vehicle or property damaged in the collision. If you cannot locate anyone, leave a note with your name and contact information that can be found easily at the scene of the collision. You must also report the collision to the police. If you are at fault: Call your insurance company and start the claims process. They will walk you through every step. They should have a 1-800 # on the back of your insurance card or on their web site so you can start your claim no matter the time of day ( 24R) line. If you are not at fault: You will still need to inform your insurance company that someone else hit you as a precaution. However, you will also need to call the at fault party's insurance company and start a claim with them, and y ou will need their policy # (This is known as being the claimant.) Note: Make sure to get a claim number and have the name of your insurance number handy! Some insurance companies will write their own estimate, some will ask you to send photos in to them or use an app. If you are unsure how to use the app or send the proper photos in Contact the shop of your choosing and ask for help. ( I'd love to help) From there you can then decide on a repair facility. Note: You have the right to choose your own body shop. The insurance company probably will recommend a shop, but it is YOUR decision.  It is illegal for an insurance company to force, require or pressure you into using a particular shop. Call the shop of your choice, schedule a time and date to have the repairs estimated. Make sure to provide a claim number and insurance company. Our shop will get the estimate done, and will begin repairs upon approval from the insurance company. You don’t have to worry at all, our shop will order parts if needed and schedule anything else needed for repairs. Any questions, call Classic body shop! Classic Body Shop Toyota

Since today is National “Go To a Museum Day” we thought we’d help you get into the holiday spirit while also getting in touch with your creativity! The holidays are fast approaching, and this gift giving season might present some new challenges with supply and demand.  And then of course there’s our mountains of “pandemic purchases” to keep us all entertained indoors…. So why not forgo the material items this holiday and opt for the experience of a lifetime!  Or perhaps skip the online shopping at Big Box Retailers this year and consider shopping small instead! more Why not purchase a beautiful gift of framed artwork or a painting class or perhaps a day trip out with family to a local museum or gallery instead?  Museum or theatre memberships can also make a great family gift while also helping support our local arts scene.  Plus, it’s a great way to do a little family bonding and get out of the house so you all can enjoy a change of scenery and exercise your minds! Hop into your new car from Classic and let’s hit the road! So what are you waiting for? Grab a paintbrush and let’s paint the town silver and gold with friends new and old, and check out our picks for great art, fun day trips, and creative classes to give to your loved ones!  Take a look at some of the great experiences and artistic shopping options we’ve got for you on today’s blog. When you shop small, your dollars have a direct impact on the community and your neighbourhood.  Consider purchasing gifts directly from these artists and local galleries, and bringing joy to the holidays in more than one way! Local Art Galleries and Art Shops: Illinois Dandelion Gallery & Studio in Waukegan, IL Visual Arts Center in Powell Park in Waukegan, IL Valhalla Art Loft in Waukegan, IL Artpie Studio/Gallery/Art School in Waukegan, IL One Crown Studios & Art Gallery in Waukegan, IL Kapheim Studio by Artist Thom Kapheim in Waukegan, IL Lloyd Shin Gallery in Gurnee, IL Curtis Frame Back Alley Gallery in Libertyville, IL Renditions Art Studio in Waukegan, IL MasterWorks Art Gallery & Studio in Vernon Hills, IL Aaron Galleries in Glenview, IL Sip Dip’n Dab in Waukegan, IL Periwinkle Art Studio in Waukegan, IL Ceramics For You Studio in Gurnee, IL Bottle & Bottega Highland Park Rivellino School of Art in Long Grove, IL Board & Brush Creative Studio in Liberyville, IL The Studio Art School in McHenry, IL Local Art Galleries and Shops: Wisconsin Re:Vision Gallery & Artist Studios in Kenosha, WI Lemon Street Gallery in Kenosha, WI Countryside Wildlife Art Gallery in Kenosha, WI Left of the Lake Gallery in Kenosha, WI DeBerge’s Framing & Gallery in Kenosha, WI Kenosha Art Association Pollard Gallery & Gifts in Kenosha, WI Pinot’s Palette in Pleasant Prairie, WI Alpaca Art in Kenosha,  WI Picasso Vino in Racine, WI Young Rembrandts in Kenosha & Racine, WI Gifting a Museum Admission Membership or even just a day trip pass can be an unforgettable experience!  Explore history, learn more about arts and culture, and inspire your family and friends to be more creative with unique museums to visit. More Great Museums for Art and History Buffs to Explore Near Classic’s Car Dealerships and Beyond: Kenosha Public Museum in Kenosha Civil War Museum in Kenosha Dinosaur Discovery Museum Kenosha History Center Southport Light Station Museum Kenosha Streetcar Society Waukegan History Museum Ray Bradbury Experience Museum Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County Field Museum of Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Chicago History Museum Skokie Heritage Museum Museum of Art in Chicago Robbins Illinois History Museum Chicago Children’s Museum American Writers Museum Art Institute of Chicago Museum Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary ARt WNDR Museum of Chicago 6th Dimension Space + Gallery in Chicago Children’s Museum of Oak Lawn Newberry Library Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt Vernon NIU Art Museum in Dekalb Great Automotive Museums to Visit in Illinois: Volo Auto Museum Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum Klairmont Kollections Museum Wheels O’ Time Museum Rockford Auto Museum Franklin County 1910’s Garage Museum Historic Auto Attractions Museum

We’re excited for all of the upcoming festivities during the holidays, and look forward to spending time with family and friends doing lots of fun things in the holiday spirit!  Here are some great ideas for ways to reconnect with family and friends and find some unique gifts.  We encourage our customers to shop small and support local artists, artisans, and small businesses this year.  Let’s spread some holiday cheer and the giving spirit, right here in our own backyard. more Check out these great markets, events, and activities in Southeast Wisconsin, Lake County, and the Greater Chicago Area! Your November and December Local Community Calendar On Tuesday November 9th, November 16th, and November 23rd from 10AM to 10:30AM, come over to the Kenosha Uptown Neighbourhood Library in Kenosha and enjoy a family story time for all children ages 2 and up.  Enjoy stories, singing songs, and lots of fun activities! Wednesday November 10th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM come out to Pinot’s Palette in Pleasant Prairie, WI and paint yourself a beautiful monogrammed piece of artwork for a holiday centerpiece! STarts at $38 per guest, supplies all included. On November 12th and 13th, get ready to rock your heart out at the Nightmare in November metalfest concert in Kenosha. Order your tickets here. Running from November 12th through January 2nd 2022, the Lightscape exhibit is a beautiful holiday lights spectacular at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, IL. Order your tickets and get more info right here! On November 13th, shop small and shop local at the Holiday Handmade Market at the Streets of Woodfield in Schaumberg from 10AM to 3PM. It’s a great way to support the community and find the most unique and beautiful gifts for loved ones! On November 13th, grab a ticket to the Lunar Tide Music and Arts Festival in Waukegan.  Event Runs from 7PM on Saturday through November 14th at 3AM. On Saturday November 13th from 3PM to 5PM, enjoy an afternoon of pumpkins and flowers in a painting class at Pinot’s Palette in Pleasant Prairie! $38 per person with supplies included. On Friday November 19th starting at 8PM, enjoy an evening of wonderful music with Phil Vassar’s Piano Bar Tour!  An intimate showcase of this singer-songwriter’s best work with limited seating. Check for Tickets here. Open Nightly starting on November 20th and running through January 2nd 2022, the Willow Hill’s Winter Magic Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Experience is great fun for the whole family! Check this link for ticket timeslots and a calendar of availability. From November 20th through November 21st enjoy an evening of fine holiday shopping with local artisans and craftsmen at the Island Lake Holiday Art and Craft Faire. Forget about the stress of shipping holiday gifts and check out these local exhibitors and artists isntead! Admission is $1 and includes food booths and artist shopping stands. On Saturday November 20th at 2PM and a second performance at 6PM, head over to Genesee Theatre to enjoy a bit of holiday tidings with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” play!  It’s fun for the whole family; check availability of tickets here. Saturday November 20th from 11AM to 1PM bring your family and friends to paint a beautiful autumnal turkey for just $25 per person at a Pinot’s Palette painting class in Pleasant Prairie! On Saturday November 20th from 11AM to 12PM at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, come and visit The Young History Heroes Storytime session for ages 4 through 8. A new hero will be highlighted every month!  “How Kate Warne Saved President Lincoln” will be the topic of 11/20’s session.  The following storytime will be December 18th! Enjoy the celebrations of “Long Grove Vintage Holidays” from 11:30AM through 6PM in Long Grove downtown! This free event first runs on November 20th and runs again every weekend from 11/21, 11/27, 11/28, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12,12/18, and 12/19.  Enjoy caroling and vintage carriage rides for the whole family.  Event is free but registration is required On Sunday November 21st from 10AM to 3PM, The Vault Banquet Hall and The Pine Blossom have partnered up to host the Winter Wonderland in Kenosha! Come and visit for a little early holiday fun, and kids can even meet Santa from 12PM to 3PM. On Friday, November 26th from 4PM to 5PM, head over to the Kenosha Public Museum and enjoy the annual “Lightin’ Up” celebration and Christmas tree lighting ceremony downtown!  It’s a free holiday program for all to enjoy. On Friday November 26th, skip the shopping madness and opt into a quiet afternoon of fun with friends and family by painting a snowy moon and stars landscape.  Or paint a festive Christmas Tree rustic truck painting from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Just $38 per guest at Pinot’s Palette in Pleasant Prairie. On Saturday November 27th from 4PM through midnight, come kick off the Holidays with the Holiday in the Park & Parade event in Glenview! Fun for all ages starting at Glenview road and going through town. On Wednesday December 1st, paint this cheeky little gnome from 6:30 to 8:30PM and gift it to someone special for the holidays! Painting supplies and a lesson are just $38 at Pinot’s Palette in Pleasant Prairie. On Saturday December 4th, paint a family heirloom winter painting of “The Perfect Tree” at Pinot’s Palette in Pleasant Prairie for just $38 per person with supplies all included! On December 4th, come listen to an evening of music by Yheti and Toadface at the Lakehurst Events Center in Waukegan. More event information here! On Saturday December 11th starting at 7PM, head on over to the Genesee Theatre for a wonderful festive evening as they host The Chris Isaak Holiday Tour!  Event and ticket availability may be limited, check here! Are you hosting a local event or market?  Got plans to take your family to a fun holiday event nearby? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us in a comment all about how you plan to spend your holiday season together.

Three simple facts: Wisconsin winters are long and brutal, all-wheel drive helps when things get rough, and not everyone wants a bulky SUV just to get AWD. So how do you find something that ticks all the right boxes? You start by visiting Classic Toyota and checking out the 2020 Toyota Camry AWD, which puts all-wheel drive performance in a sleek, stylish, and feature-laden package that adds up to an exceptionally well-rounded car. more 2020 Toyota Camry AWD: Key Features The 2020 Toyota Camry AWD borrows its drivetrain from the Toyota RAV4 AWD. For now, the AWD system can only be selected on five trims, LE, SE, XLE, XSE, and Nightshade). Furthermore, it’s only available with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. So if you want the base L trim, or the top-tier V6-powered TRD, for instance, you might have to wait for the next level of the Toyota Camry. That said, there’s still a lot to love about the AWD Toyota Camry, because everything else that makes it popular is right where we left it, from standard TSS-P safety features and smartphone mirroring to a cabin that’s still as plush and hushed as ever. There’s still plenty of room for optional features, including a JBL sound system, a 10-inch color HUD, and a Cold Weather Package that adds heated seats, mirrors, and steering wheel to trims that don’t already have them. Is the 2020 Toyota Camry AWD Worth It? In a word, yes. An all-wheel drive sedan will be especially welcome to anyone buying or leasing a new Toyota car at our Toyota dealership serving Kenosha WI. The better traction helps with sloppy driving conditions, and they’re the ideal complement to the sedan’s smaller footprint and lower center of gravity that are already predisposed to better handling. You can call Classic Toyota to find out when we have a 2020 Toyota Camry AWD and we’ll be happy to schedule a test drive.

Spring has finally arrived in Illinois and we’re looking for a few ways to celebrate the start of a new season. One way to do so is to start taking better care of our planet with a more environmentally-friendly vehicle. Here at Classic Toyota we have an large inventory of eco-conscious and capable vehicles to choose from like the impressive new 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Details The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the perfect combination of ruggedness, comfort, and safety on the market. Not only will you be able to easily navigate tough terrain, the new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is also a smarter, greener option. Not to mention, this year’s RAV4 features the newest in automotive engineering to be the fastest RAV4 yet. Designed with a high level of refinement in mind, the RAV4 Hybrid is tough enough for the outdoors but sleek enough for your daily commute. An array of entertainment and convenience features in the RAV4 Hybrid like Bluetooth® and adaptive cruise control, make driving a new Toyota SUV both safe and fun. Performance-wise you can expect the new RAV4 Hybrid to deliver thanks to its 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System II engine that produces a combined 219 horsepower. The customizable drive modes let you make the most of your vehicle by selecting the best option for your driving conditions. Select the Eco mode for increased fuel efficiency or Sport mode when you want to give a boost to your acceleration. Buy a New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Today It’s clear to see that the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is one of the most impressive vehicles on the market right now. So don’t wait any longer to see it for yourself at our Illinois Toyota dealership. Visit us soon so you can drive off in a brand-new Toyota SUV today!

When you visit our Toyota dealership near Kenosha, WI, you’ll see that we have a full inventory of the latest Toyota models as well as a generous selection of pre-owned Toyota cars. If you want to shrink the size of your family’s carbon footprint, you’ll be happy to know that you’ll find hybrid vehicles in our new and pre-owned inventories. more Toyota Highlander Hybrid Details One hybrid automobile that’s gotten a lot of well-deserved attention since it arrived at our location is the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Like its gas-only sibling that we discussed in our last blog post, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a family-oriented, three-row SUV. Unlike its sibling, the new Toyota Highlander Hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder engine that works with two electric motors to produce a total system output of 243 horsepower. The SUV is equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid provides a smooth ride even when it’s covering uneven road surfaces. When it’s properly equipped, the SUV can tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds. If you travel with a lot of gear inside your vehicle, you’ll be happy with the SUV’s cargo capacity. Behind its third row, the SUV has 16 cubic feet of cargo room. When the second and third rows are folded, the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 84.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The new Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes with plenty of standard safety features, such as adaptive cruise control and road sign recognition, to name just a few. There isn’t a shortage of sought-after tech features in the vehicle, with four USB ports, an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth™ connectivity, and Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa™ integration all standard. To shrink the size of your family’s carbon footprint, head over to Classic Toyota to buy or lease a new Toyota Highlander Hybrid today.

If you love the 2020 Toyota Camry and the new Toyota C-HR but need more space for passengers and cargo, we have a great suggestion for you – buy or lease a 2020 Toyota Highlander. With seating for up to eight passengers and as much as 84.3 cubic feet of cargo room with its rear rows folded down, the Toyota Highlander is a great pick for any driver who prioritizes passenger capacity, cargo space, or both. more Redesigned for the 2020 model-year, the new Toyota Highlander is kicking off its fourth generation with five available trims. No matter which trim you decide to buy or lease when you visit our Toyota dealership near Kenosha, WI, your three-row SUV will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. As you make your way through the SUV’s lineup, you’ll encounter a nice selection of sought-after features, such as a rearview camera and a super convenient, built-in cleaning system that makes it a breeze to maintain your SUV without having to break out the vacuum. In addition to those features, you’ll also discover a touchscreen, five USB ports, an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™, Bluetooth™, and Amazon Alexa™ integration in the SUV’s list of desirable features. Given the Toyota brand’s commitment to safety, it won’t surprise you to learn the new Toyota Highlander is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0™ suite of safety features. This suite includes traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control, among others. If you’re ready to see if the family-friendly, well-appointed Toyota Highlander is for you, we invite you to contact Classic Toyota to schedule a test drive in the roomy SUV. We look forward to seeing you in the driver’s seat of an all-new Toyota Highlander soon!

Having been a Toyota dealer serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas for so long, we know some motorists have a lot of questions about vehicles. One question you’ll never have to ask is, “Can I find a Toyota service center near me where I can learn how often I should have my car’s alignment checked?” more We’re always happy to shed light on automotive topics, including your car’s alignment. To begin with, a wheel alignment is also known as a suspension alignment. When your vehicle first rolls off the production line, the angles on its suspension were perfectly aligned, which ensured your wheels respond to your turns correctly. As time passes, and you accumulate miles and encounter obstacles on the road, your alignment might get thrown out of whack. Because so many factors influence your car’s alignment, there isn’t one set answer to when you should have it inspected regardless of whether you own a new or pre-owned car. Whenever you notice a sign that your alignment is off, such as rapid or uneven tire wear or your car pulling to one side or the other, you should have it inspected. If you hit an obstacle like a pothole or curb, or your vehicle is involved in an accident, it’s time for an alignment check. Even if those things don’t happen, you still need to schedule an appointment to bring your automobile into our Toyota service center near Kenosha, WI for an alignment inspection every 6,000 miles or every other time you have your oil changed. If that’s not feasible, you should have your car’s alignment checked at least once every year. To learn more about having your wheel alignment inspected, give us a call, contact Classic Toyota online, or visit our Toyota service center today!