Give Your Toyota A Spring Cleaning
Now that the wintry weather is (mostly) behind us, time to spruce up your Toyota for the warmer weather. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA stands ready to give your vehicle the internal spring time maintenance it needs, like oil changes, checking brakes and fluids. But here are smart things you can do to make your ride the best-looking on the block!
Start by thoroughly cleaning out the interior. Check under the seats and in all cargo areas.
Use a vacuum attachment to get in between the seats to pick up crumbs and remove dust on the console. Don’t forget sticky cupholders and any pockets.
Pull out the mats and either shake them out or vacuum them. Run the vacuum over all carpeted surfaces as well as the upholstery. Use upholstery cleaner on both carpet and cloth materials; once it dries, vacuum one more time. For rubber mats, hose them down.
Wipe down your console, dash, gear shift, cup holders, steering wheel with a spray cleaner safe for car interiors. You might want to restore shine with a product like Armor-All. Clean the interior of the windows and rearview mirror.
Now, tackle the outside with a good old-fashioned sudsing. Use an auto-safe cleaner; don’t ignore the wheel wells which accumulate a lot of grit. Dry with soft towels, then apply a coat of wax to protect the surface from damaging sun rays. You might want to hit the tires with some Armor-All as well to shine ‘em up (and don’t forget to check the pressure and inflate as needed).
Once your car is all spiffed up, consider how to keep it that way. Look into “organizers” for the cargo area. Keep a trash bag (or two) handy inside, plus wipes to clean up any spills. Make it a new rule to remove things like empty cups, fast-food bags or the like at least a few times a week.
Now, go out and enjoy the warmer weather!
Toyota Makes Big EV Push
With the introduction of the Prius in 1997, Toyota showed that they were an early leader in hybrid and electric vehicles. Now the company takes another very big step forward. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA proudly offers a full line of hybrids, and is excited to share what’s going on.
Toyota’s just announced a $1.3 billion dollar investment in its Kentucky facility, with a focus on electric vehicles. Part of that investment will find its way into building a new three-row all-electric SUV for American customers. Currently, an EV Urban SUV is available in Europe; a Sport Crossover will be rolled out there by next year. The three-row electric SUV will show up in the states likely around the same time.
Because the battery is the essential ingredient in electric vehicles, Toyota is going big in that department. Currently, their North Carolina plant makes them; the Kentucky plant is gearing up a brand-new battery pack assembly line.
Their EV batteries themselves are also scheduled for a big upgrade. Toyota is working to develop three EV battery ranges that are both better performing and a lot more affordable (currently, EV batteries for any vehicle cost anywhere from $6,500 to $20,000). These are slated to be available by 2026.
Additionally, Toyota is hard at work on the company’s first solid-state battery. This is a big deal because it will have the ability to charge an EV from 10 to 80 percent in about 10 minutes. Right now, the average is about 30 minutes.
This news shows how Toyota is working to maintain a leadership position in the EV industry. In the meantime, take advantage of the existing hybrids you’ll find at Peruzzi Toyota. Come by to check out our fuel-efficient and exceptionally designed models like the Prius, Corolla and Corolla Cross, and the RAV4.
A Peruzzi Certified Pre-Owned Toyota: The Smart Bet
Toyotas have a reputation for being one of the best-built vehicles on the road. That’s just one reason that choosing one of our pre-owned models makes sense. You can get the reliability and durability of Toyota at a great value. At Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA, we put all of our pre-owned vehicles through a rigorous process. Not all of them make the grade. For those that do, you can be completely confident in your purchase.
There are two standards that we use in certifying our pre-owned Toyotas: Gold and Silver. Here’s what you can expect for each.
GOLD LEVEL
Vehicles aren’t older than 6 years and have 85,000 miles or less on them. You get a limited 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive warranty and a limited powertrain warranty of 7-year/100,000 miles. Those warranties are honored at hundreds of Toyota dealerships around the country.
We do a 160-point inspection and provide you with a free Carfax report on the car’s history.
Plus, your Gold certified pre-owned Toyota includes 24-hr roadside assistance for 7 years or 100,000 miles.
SILVER LEVEL
For this level of certification, the vehicle is no older than 10 years, and has no more than 60-125,000 miles on the odometer. You’ll get a limited powertrain warranty that protects you for 12 months or 12,000 miles and is honored at 1,400 dealerships nationwide.
There’s a thorough, 136-point quality inspection and a free Carfax history report. Plus, you’ll have access to Toyota 24-hr Roadside Assistance for 12 months/12,000 miles.
Whichever “level” of a certified pre-owned Toyota you choose, Peruzzi makes the paperwork process super-easy. We even handle the annoying DMV forms.
So, if you’re in the market for a second vehicle, or just want to downsize, make the smart decision and shop our elite selection of certified pre-owned Toyotas!
All About Your VIN Number
It’s a little thing that reveals so much about your vehicle: the VIN number. That cute acronym stands for “Vehicle Identification Number” and there’s a lot going on with it. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is here to give you everything you need to know about why it’s so important.
The VIN number is a series of 17 letters and letters. It’s been a standard identifier since 1954, although a vehicle pre-1981 has fewer characters. The Motor Vehicle administration uses the VIN as part of your car registration. It’s a crucial piece of information for insurance coverage, letting them know more about the vehicle so they can provide an accurate quote.
Peruzzi Toyota also uses the VIN number during a service appointment to ensure you’re getting the right parts. On that same note, it’s used in your vehicle’s history report, which comes in handy during a resale.
The VIN is also a way to track any warranty or recall issues. Of course, law enforcement uses the VIN when a theft is involved or anything else related to car crimes.
Depending on your Toyota model, the VIN will be found either on the driver’s side door jamb or the corner of the dashboard. Your title and registration, or your insurance card should also have it.
The VIN is unique to your vehicle and can tell its story, almost like DNA. Here’s how to “read” it.
- The first character tells you the country where your car was built.
- The second character is the manufacturer.
- The third character is the car’s type or division.
- The fourth through eighth characters describe brand, body style, engine size/type, model and series.
- The ninth character is an authorized security code from the manufacturer.
- The tenth character is the model year.
- The eleventh character is the plant where the car was assembled.
- The last six numbers represent the serial number.
At Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, we want you to know your vehicle as well as we do! Please reach out if you have any questions.
The 2025 Toyota Camry: Five Cool Things
The Toyota Camry has long been a top pick for its reliability and style, even while being very affordable. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is proud to sell this exceptional vehicle and excited to share five things you should know about the 2025 model.
IT’S MORE SUSTAINABLE
Toyota’s been feverishly developing its vehicles to be ever-more carbon neutral. The 2025 Toyota Camry sedan is now available as a hybrid-electric vehicle, with the 5th generation hybrid system. This means you can expect even better performance while still being environmentally conscious.
SHARP NEW MOVES
For the first time ever, the 2025 Camry now offers Electronic On-Demand AWD. This is a great help for tricky driving conditions like snow, ice, or slick roads, providing extra traction when you most need it.
AN EVEN BETTER DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This is the first-ever Toyota sedan powered by a combo of 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and their next-generation hybrid technology. It provides an average of 225 horsepower for Front Wheel Drive models and 232 hp on Electronic On-Demand AWD models. Either way, you’re guaranteed smooth and agile handling to make driving more fun!
AMAZING SAFETY FEATURES
Toyota has always made safety a priority. The 2025 Camry includes acclaimed Safety Sense 3.0 suite features essentials like a Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, speed limit warnings, and pedestrian alerts. Everything is designed to keep Toyota drivers and pedestrians much safer.
CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN
The refreshed, more athletic look of the 2025 Toyota Camry comes from the inventive minds of design teams in both Michigan and California. A distinctive “hammerhead” look to the front complements the sleek, aerodynamic roofline. All in all, this is a vehicle that will definitely catch the eye.
Peruzzi Toyota is really excited about the 2025 Camry. We invite you to come on in to get an up-close look at this exceptional vehicle!
The Toyota Tundra Shows Off 2024 Upgrades
For those wanting or needing one of the world’s most comfortable and reliable trucks, the Toyota Tundra has always been a top pick. This popular vehicle got a big redesign in 2022, mainly by introducing a hybrid engine option. However, Toyota continues elevating the Tundra with some cool upgrades for 2024. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is excited to share what’s new.
One of the biggest changes is an available TRD Off-Road Package for the 2024 Tundra Platinum trim edition. That includes a multi-terrain monitor: just click a button to check out your surroundings (from multiple camera views) on the center display.
There’s a new electronically locking rear differential that gives your 4WD added traction. And the 2024 Toyota Tundra has been given a 3-inch suspension lift kit (factory-installed) for more clearance; that suspension upgrade results in a towing capacity of up to 12,000 pounds.
As long as we’re talking performance, the 2024 Tundra has gotten a boost to its powertrain via a special twin-turbo engine. Also available is the FORCE Max Powertrain engine combining the twin-turbo with a motor generator and 10-speed automatic transmission. You’ll be getting an impressive 437 hp and 583 lb.-ft of torque to get whatever needs doing, done.
Interior technology has been given a lift with a faster-performing multimedia system. You’ll access cloud-based navigation including voice commands via a virtual Intelligent Assistant. Plus, the top-of-the-line JBL sound system has been upgraded, too.
One other exciting change to the 2024 Toyota Tundra is the available Nightshade edition with exciting black accents on the wheels, grille, fender and more. As for exterior colors, choose from Ice Cap, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red, Blueprint and four more. For the pro-grade models, an all-new color called “Terra” is available for 2024.
With the 2024 Tundra, Toyota continues its drive to make all of their vehicles better and better. Come on by Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield to get a closer look.
How To Get Yukky Smells Out Of Your Car
Wet dogs, a forgotten hot dog left under the seat, stinky soccer players, last week’s takeout…these are just a few of the things that can add a pretty “ripe” smell to your vehicle. Sometimes, those odors can linger a lot longer than you’d like. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA has these easy hacks for eradicating almost any stench.
Most odors tend to trap themselves in carpeting, mats, and upholstery. Remove floor liners, then give your car a thorough vacuuming. Make sure you get into the crevices and under the seats to pick up the little debris that can leave a big stink. At the same time, vacuum your child’s car seat and hit up the door panels. It’s a good idea to sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda on fabric surfaces, let it sit for 15 minutes, then vacuum again. You can also place a few pieces of charcoal in a small dish and leave it in your car overnight.
Sometimes smells emanate from your air vents, in which case it’s a good idea to replace the air filters.
Vinegar is a natural cleanser that neutralizes odors when you mix it with water; a 50/50 solution is perfect for cleaning hard surfaces, and cuts through dirt. Wipe down the dash, floor mats, and console. Because the vinegar smell will linger, keep the windows open to air the car out.
Essential oils are another natural way to keep things smelling fresh and are typically less overwhelming than commercial air fresheners. Put a few drops on some cotton balls, then tuck them around your car. A moisture absorber is another good idea to prevent mildew smells.
Of course, if you’re dealing with a truly persistent stink, there are extra-strength odor eliminators to try. They’re available as sprays or gels that go directly on fabric surfaces. Additionally, there are “odor bombs” that you place in your car overnight.
Keeping smells down in your car is simple. Avoid smoking, clean up spills immediately, and keep the windows down whenever you can to air it out.
Jumpstarting Your Toyota Hybrid Battery
Even though the technology of Toyota hybrids like the Camry, Corolla and Highlander, is always advancing, they still have batteries. And sometimes those batteries need an assist to get going.
Can you jumpstart a hybrid battery if it dies? The answer is, “yes,” and Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is here to walk you through the simple steps.
Hybrid batteries aren’t a whole lot different than the kind you’ll find in a gas-powered Toyota. Some of the things that can result in a dead battery is a loose terminal connection. Give them a check, obviously when the car is turned off. As with a gas vehicle, any electric-powered parts of the car will drain your battery if they’re left on. So, check that your cabin lights are off, and doors are completely closed. Finally, very cold temperatures can do a number on the 12-volt hybrid battery by slowing its internal chemistry.
OK, so you go to start your hybrid and find it’s dead. Jump starting it is almost identical to re-juicing a battery in a regular car. Start with a few precautions: be sure the car is parked on a level surface. You can use regular jumper cables, just be sure that they’re not touching unless disconnected.
Now, place the positive clamp (red) on the positive terminal of your dead battery. Place the other positive clamp on the positive terminal of the battery that will be juicing you up.
Place the negative clamp (black) on the negative clamp of your battery and attach the other negative clamp to the functioning battery.
Start the vehicle with the working battery and let it run for a few minutes. Next, start up your hybrid. Remove the negative clamps from both cars, then the positive ones.
A dead battery doesn’t have to ruin your day. Use these quick steps to get going again.
Toyota Takes On Tesla
No doubt about it, electric cars (EVs) and hybrids are rapidly becoming a bigger and bigger share of the auto market. Toyota has boldly stepped into this green space offering hybrid versions of popular models including the Prius, Highlander, Corolla and more. Now, the automaker is making another big move with the fully electric bZ4X SUV, which is poised to compete with the ubiquitous Tesla, specifically the Model Y. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is sharing how these two EVs stack up against each other.
Tesla has made some unwanted headlines lately, due to a rolling wave of technical headaches. Toyota, on the other hand, has built its brand on a reputation for being consistently reliable. And they apply that same thinking to their bZ4X. When it comes to fuel economy, expect an efficient EPA combined city/hwy estimate of up to 119 MPGe. The electric ranges between the Tesla Model Y and the Toyota bZ4X are nearly identical: Tesla gets 260 miles on a charge while the bZ4X comes in a hairsbreadth away at 252.
One thing the Toyota EV offers that Tesla doesn’t is a 6.6 kW on-board charger. You can go from 0 to 80 percent charged in just about 30 minutes (when using a DC fast charger). Plus, the bZ4X has a much better battery capacity than the Tesla Y (71.4 kWh versus 60 kWh).
As with all Toyotas, the bZ4X SUV features outstanding safety features, courtesy of Toyota Safety Sense. This suite of standard tools includes dynamic radar cruise control, pre-collision warnings, road sign assist, automatic high beams and much more.
Peruzzi Toyota is excited about the rapidly evolving developments in EV technology. We’re proud to represent such a forward-thinking brand, as it plants a bold new flag with the bZ4X! From here, it can only get better and better.
Why The Toyota Corolla Is Still A Best-Seller
Every 15 seconds, a Toyota Corolla is sold somewhere in the world. It’s an astonishing fact. Ever since it first hit the market in 1966, the Corolla has been an historic best-seller. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is proud to offer this favorite to our customers. Here are just a few of the reasons that it’s such a reliable go-to.
AFFORDABILITY
The MSRP on the Toyota Corolla is a little over $22,000. Peruzzi Toyota offers great deals that make this pick even more attractive to your wallet. Plus, Kelley Blue Book names it as having the best resale value among all brands.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
The Corolla also saves you money at the pump. If you opt for the standard gas engine, expect 32/41 mpg. The hybrid model gets you 53/44 mpg.
VERSATILITY AND STYLE
The Toyota Corolla offers eight different trims, ranging from standard to the high-end Nightshade Edition. You can also choose from a standard or hybrid engine. There are 15 different paint colors, options including a moonroof, chrome-tipped exhaust, automatic climate control, and a variety of interior fabrics. The possibilities are almost endless!
TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
Even with being one of the most affordable vehicles out there, you’re never short-changed on technology. The Toyota Corolla offers a 9-speaker JBL audio system, as well as connectivity to Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM radio and much more. There are plenty of updated USB ports to ensure that you never miss a beat.
And of course, it comes with Toyota’s acclaimed suite of safety features. The Corolla has a 5-star Overall Safety Rating from the NHTSA and is an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Affordability, reliability, style, and safety: just a few of the reasons why the Toyota Corolla has been a winner for decades. Come on into the Peruzzi showroom in Hatfield and see it all up close.
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