Classic Toyota’s Community Calendar of Events for Lake County and Chicago Area in January 2023
Hey there friends and neighbors, we’re here with our beloved community calendar for the LAke County and Chicago area! You’ll find a lot of great activities and events to enjoy over the next few weeks, all just a short drive away. Check it out on today’s blog.
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New Year, New Garage: Great Hacks, Tips, and Budget Friendly Tricks for Organizing Your Garage and Workshop
Welcome to the “New Year.” We love a good motivational jumpstart, and the fresh new calendar year is a great time to get to goal setting! As we’re sure you’ve noticed, your social media timelines are flooded with “New Year, New Me!” posts, and same for every ad or radio spot. Suggestions to turn over a new leaf and make this the year you finally get organized, decluttered, and on the ball are unavoidable. And if you’re like us, you’re the kind of folks who love a blank page, fresh start and a clean slate, you’re going to really love today’s blog post!
Read the rest of this entry »Celebrating National Short Film Day
National Short Film Day was created to honour and celebrate the birth of “film” as an art form. On this day in 1895, The Lumiere Brothers revealed their collection of short films projected in front of a public audience for the very first time. Auguste and Louis gathered 33 paying customers at the Grand Cafe in Paris, France, and presented a series of 10 short films. Each film was only about 50 seconds long, but utterly captivated their audience! Until that fateful December day, there had never been anything like it.
Read the rest of this entry »New Year Resolutions for Car Owners
“New Year, New Me!” We’ve all heard it before, and many of us have attempted to follow through. It can be hard to commit to a new routine and pattern, but with a little flexibility, reasonable expectations, and attainable goals? We certainly do believe you can do it! There’s nothing wrong with a list of reasonable resolutions, especially when they’re centered on car maintenance. This year, why not set your goals to a small but manageable list of achievements? This will save you plenty of time and money in the long run, and certainly in the new year of 2023! Let’s work together and keep your vehicle in tip-top shape and safe on the road with these great resolutions for car owners.
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The holidays can be very stressful, busy, and a touch overwhelming. And for a break in all of that, we’d like to extend our heartfelt merry wishes for a glorious Festivus! This low-pressure holiday is the perfect antidote to your woes and worries, so feel free to kick back, relax, and enjoy Festivus with the rest of us.
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The winter solstice is fast approaching, and seasonal celebrations like Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah are almost upon us. Today, we’re sharing some yuletide and winter themed treats and traditions you can share with your friends and family!
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We’re very interested in cars no matter the reason, but when it comes to fun car gadgets we love gifting them for the holiday season! Check out our fantastic collection of gift ideas from wearables to gadgets to decor. There’s sure to be something on this list for every car enthusiast in your life no matter their age or experience.
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We love a good goofy holiday tradition around here, and Ugly Sweater Day is no exception! Today we’re sharing some super silly and festive sweaters to help make your holiday season merry and bright. Whether you’re a kiddo or just a kid at heart, we’ve got something to delight everyone on your gifting list. And of course, we wouldn’t forget our best road trip companions and faithful navigators, so you’ll also find a great selection of comfy pet sweaters. It’s fun for the whole family on today’s blog!
Read the rest of this entry »Awesome Winter Wonderland Getaways in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois for Holiday Break Vacations!
Welcome to Winter! We can’t wait to spend our holiday break with friends and loved ones and exploring all of the adventures the season has to offer. There’s nothing as exhilarating as the crunch of fresh powder underfoot, and the brisk fresh air of the ski slopes or snowy trails. And, as always, please feel free to let us know your picks for winter getaways! Your suggestions may make it into a future blog post!
Read the rest of this entry »Classic Toyota’s Automotive Terminology: The Clutch
If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, we’re here to help shine a light on the ins-and-outs of maintenance and repair. You’ll know it’s time to bring your car in for a clutch replacement or service when you notice the following: difficulty in shifting gears, a high-pitched squeaking or a growling noise, you can rev your engine but it’s difficult to actually accelerate, you notice that pressing the pedal feels spongy, sticky, or it vibrates or feels loose, or your transmission may make noise even while the car is in neutral.
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