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It's that time of year again when children are returning to school.  Ensuring their safety in navigating to and from school must be a top priority for all driving. Toyota dealer near Philadelphia shares some pointer to make sure that both motorists and pedestrians can navigate through school zones in the safest way possible. Expect the unexpected. When you are in a school zone, be aware that children may come from anywhere.  They don't always follow the rules and you don't want a child not adhering to the school rules to become a casualty of an unaware driver. Watch Your Stopping. Make sure that you always come to a complete stop at any crosswalk or sign.  Even if you see nothing in the immediate distance, never slowly roll through it. Make sure that your wheels are completely stopped and that you are aware of any activity that is surrounding you. Strictly Adhere to the Speed Limit. This should be common sense to all drivers, particularly in a school zone.  The faster you are going, the more difficult it is to stop quickly.  If a child darts out into the road, it is critical that you have adequate time to avoid striking them. Do Not Drive Distracted. Particularly in a school zone, make sure that you are not dividing your attention between driving and tasks such as changing radio stations or using your cell phone.  All of these tasks serve to distract the driver and reduce awareness and reaction time. Be Aware of School Buses. Never pass a school bus on the right side and, as most state laws require, if a school bus is stopped on the opposite side of the road, you should also stop.  Not obeying this guideline can not only have legal ramifications but can have catastrophic results.   Understanding and awareness of these basic safety rules and guidelines can help to ensure that both children and drivers safely co-exist as school time rolls around again.

Insurance policies vary from company to company and can be confusing to the average customer. Hatfield Toyota wants to make sure that you consider all circumstances and effects before filing a claim with your insurance company.   Procedures and protocol vary from company to company but in general, the effects of claims on rates are consistent across the board. It can almost be guaranteed that regardless of your carrier, if an accident was caused by your negligence or if you've filed several claims over a short period you can expect an increase in your rates.   It goes without saying that if you are involved in an accident with another party, there is simply no way to avoid the filing of a claim.  This is a necessity for both their protection as well as your own.  However, if you are in a collision that involves only your vehicle, such as hitting a deer, and you don't sustain any injuries or damage any property, you may want to consider the situation before immediately filing a claim.  Particular thought should be given to this especially if you have had a recent accident or your driving record has multiple violations.  You should also keep your deductible in mind as you ponder this decision.  Clearly, if you have a deductible that is higher than the cost to repair your vehicle, it is certainly not worth the filing of a claim.   These factors, combined with your ability to pay for the repairs required to your vehicle out of pocket should highlight whether filing a claim is something that is beneficial.   The best way to avoid an increase in rates due to a claim is to make sure your driving record is clean and if an claim is necessary, inquire if your company offers a first time accident pass or forgiveness.  This clause can protect you from a premium increase following a first time claim as a result of an accident.

Relay for Life Benefit Fairless Hills, PA "There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up." - John Holmes On Saturday, June 28, 2014 the community of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania gathered together for the local Relay For Life event. In more than 5,200 communities and 20 countries, Relay For Life events make up a primary fund raising effort for the American Cancer Society, and each community event becomes an integral part of a combined global effort. Each year, the Relay For Life raises more than $400 million around the world. The American Cancer Society uses the donations towards innovative research for every type of cancer, as well as getting information and services to cancer patients and their caregivers. At the local PA event, participants connected by their desire to fight against cancer honored survivors, remembered loved ones and raised funds to continue the battle against this disease. The 2014 event took place at Pennsbury High School, where 46 teams and 588 participants raised nearly $135,000. Each local Relay for Life event is 24 hours long, and team members take turns walking or running around a track. The celebration begins with a Survivor Lap, followed by a Caregiver Lap, both honoring those on the front lines of this fight. Then all participants take part in an opening lap. Peruzzi is proud of our employees and family, who showed up in force to help others. In the end, Peruzzi was the top fund raising team at the event, raising $23,116.85 and fielding a team of 15 members. Participants from each of our stores - Nissan, Mazda, Buick GMC & Toyota - came out to support the effort. The Peruzzi family of dealerships consider the neighborhoods from Fairless Hills to Philadelphia to Trenton to be our community. We recognize it as an honor to be able to participate in local events to show our support for those fighting the good fight. When considering your next vehicle purchase, stop by to learn more about our commitment to expertise and service. For more information on Relay for Life, visit their website at www.relayforlife.org/. Pennsylvania Toyota Dealer Stop by Peruzzi Toyota in the Doylestown area. We offer new and pre-owned cars & a wide assortment of PA vehicle specials! To learn more, you can contact our Hatfield dealership online!