Category Archives: Tips and tricks

Wi-Fi in a Toyota

Stay Connected to Your Friends and Family with Toyota Wi-Fi Connect! 

How Do I Use My Toyota Wi-Fi Hotspot? 

All Toyota owners know that Toyota vehicles are great performers with exceptional fuel economy and off-road capabilities. Along with exhilarating performance, Toyota vehicles offer a range of convenience features to keep everyone comfortable on long rides. In addition to comfort, they also provide peace of mind with their connected services.  

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Man removing paint scuffs from car

How to Remove Paint Scuffs from your Car

Sometimes even dents in your car’s body can stand out less than a bad paint scuff or paint transfer. If you have recently “traded paint” with another car, or part of a parking canopy support beam, you can pick up a few tools to help get rid of the mark. Provided your paint wasn’t scraped off, you can remove paint from something else on your own. Learn how by reading the rest of this blog entry, and come visit Ammaar’s Toyota of Vacaville in Vacaville, California to see what’s new!

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Woman looking out the window

Is Air Conditioning more Fuel Efficient than Rolling Down Windows?

It’s almost summer already, and this little debate is about to start going around again. Is it more fuel-efficient to roll your windows down or blast the A/C when it gets really hot? Some claim A/C burns too much gas to be more efficient, while others swear that the drag created by open windows causes your car to consume more fuel than it would if the A/C was on. The truth is a lot more nuanced, and we can explore it further in this blog post. If you have A/C trouble or window problems, schedule a time to bring your car to Toyota of Vacaville for a service appointment today!

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Windshield wiper

How to Change Windshield Wipers on your Toyota

Windshield wipers can be difficult to change if you haven’t done it before or never seen someone do it. Part of the problem is that not all wiper blades are made the same. Since most Toyota vehicles have a J-hook style wiper blade arm, we will share with you how to replace one of these wiper blades. If you don’t want to change them yourself, you can bring your car to the Toyota of Vacaville service department and we can change them out for you instead! Or just come and buy wipers from us and put them on yourself.

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Car Detailing

What Tools Do I Need to Detail my Car?

Detailing a car isn’t the same as simply cleaning it out and giving it a wash. Most people take their car to a carwash and use the vacuums there to clean out their car, but it’s nowhere near as deep a clean. Detailing is satisfying to watch, but not everyone finds it enjoyable to do. If you want to detail your own car, check out the rest of this post or bring it into Toyota of Vacaville and have it cleaned right here in Vacaville, California!

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Toyota APP

Toyota App how-to videos and tutorials

What can you use the Toyota App for?

Do you own a Toyota? Then you should have the Toyota App installed on your phone. What can you use the Toyota App for? A whole lot it turns out, and the features are always expanding. To help get you started with the app, we’ve put several Toyota App tutorials together in one place to cover things like remote start, using your owner’s manual, and more. Watch and learn.

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Toyota Service

Where to get your Toyota hybrid model serviced near Vacaville

Toyota hybrid service in Vacaville CA

A hybrid model is unique and requires special care when it comes time to get major service and even routine maintenance. Would you take your child to the veterinarian? We hope not. Likewise, we hope you wouldn’t take your hybrid to a team that doesn’t understand how to service a hybrid model. If you are looking for Toyota hybrid service in Vacaville, CA, then Toyota Vacaville can help.

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Kick Sensor in Toyota

How to use the kick sensor on 2021 Toyota models

How does the hands-free liftgate work on your 2021 Toyota?

Do you own a Toyota with a kick sensor for a hands-free liftgate? How does the hands-free liftgate work on your 2021 Toyota? We can provide the answers you need. Rather than walk you through it, we have videos straight from Toyota that show you how to use the hands-free liftgate on the Sienna, Venza, RAV4, and Highlander. They all function similarly, but this way you can find the guide for your specific vehicle.

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