Dress Your 4Runner with these Exterior Accessories
Own a rugged Toyota 4Runner? Looking to purchase one? Consider getting some exterior accessories for your ride. These can both help protect your vehicle and allow you to pack extra items for trips, whether you’re headed to the beach or camping grounds. Check out these awesome add-ons:
Hood Protector
The 4Runner is a strong, durable vehicle, but gravel or other debris can still ding up your hood (or worse) when you’re barreling down the highway. This dark-tinted but transparent protector covers your windshield and hood to help you avoid expensive repairs.
Mudguards
Your 4Runner can handle the wild with ease, but mudguards are still a smart purchase. These will help keep the lower part of your car clean while also stopping the paint from chipping away.
Ball Mount/Trailer Ball
No matter where you’re going, attaching a ball mount to your hitch will let you tow the fun along. Whether it’s a trailer of boxes, bikes, ATVs or something else, all of our models meet industry standards. For heavier trailers, think about getting a steel trailer ball.
Roof Rack Bars
Alternatively, if a ball mount isn’t for you, these roof rack cross bars will allow you to store equipment above your vehicle. Easily adjustable, they can support up to 132 lb., making them perfect for transporting a variety of items, from kayaks to Christmas trees.
Consider these and more to get the most from your rugged 4Runner. And, if you’re on the lookout for a great deal on a 4Runner, come to Peruzzi Toyota. We have a wide selection of Toyotas and 4Runners at affordable rates, so you can get out of your old car and explore your wild side.
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Watch for These Signs of Tire Trouble
Drivers place many demands on their tires on a daily basis. Over time, the tires experience aging and wear. Not only does the deterioration makes tires less visually attractive, but it also compromises their safety. Check out these signs that you’re headed for tire trouble.
Worn Treads
Tire treads are the raised and grooved pattern that comes in contact with the road when the vehicle’s in motion. Because the treads see so much action, they eventually wear down. With wear, treads become less effective at gripping the road. Worn treads can also compromise handling and create more rolling resistance. The best way to handle worn treads is to replace your tires. If tread wear is uneven, the dealership may simply advise you to rotate your tires. But if you have excessive wear, replacement is the only option.
If you fail to replace tires that have worn treads, you put your safety at risk. Driving on slick, wet roads becomes extra treacherous if your tires’ treads are compromised. You may also see less fuel efficiency.
Cracked Sidewalls
Though the sidewalls don’t touch the road, they still can have nicks and small tears that lead to cracks. Ideally, you should get the tire replaced when it has sidewall damage. Your mechanic may also recommend having your wheels realigned as a part of the process. If you don’t address this problem, you face a higher risk of your tire blowing out and causing you to have a wreck.
Tire damage and wear are not problems you can ignore. Until you replace your tires, you’re gambling with your life and your car.
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Things to Love About the 2017 Toyota Avalon
Comfortable, elegant, and spacious, the 2017 Toyota Avalon stands out among other large sedans. After undergoing a complete redesign in 2013, the vehicle has had several meaningful updates since then. Take a look at some of the reasons to love the newest Avalon.
New Standard Features
In the past, the Safety Sense package was optional only on the Limited trim. But for 2017, Toyota gives all Avalons the high-tech safety gear from this package. Drivers enjoy the protection of lane departure alerts and intervention, automatic braking to prevent a crash, automatic high-beam headlights, and forward collision warnings. Combining safety and convenience, adaptive cruise control is also now standard on the Toyota Avalon.
More of the Same Great Features
For 2017, the Avalon continues to offer many of the features consumers love. To make the cabin more comfortable, all Avalon sedans come with dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and leather upholstery. The top three trims come with Qi wireless charging for smartphones, an enhanced speaker system, smartphone app integration, and built-in navigation.
Under the hood, the 2017 Toyota Avalon has the same 3.5-liter V6 engine that earned rave reviews for the 2016 model. It kicks out 268 horsepower, more than enough to make merging and passing feel effortless.
A Cut Above Competitors
The Avalon distinguishes itself with its array of standard features. For example, not many large sedans offer standard leather upholstery. Not many competitors offer the same level of standard amenities at a price that’s in the midrange compared to others in its class.
One of the best ways to experience the 2017 Toyota Avalon is to schedule a test drive with your local dealership.
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The Best Spots for Sushi in Hatfield
If you’re a sushi lover living in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, you’re in luck. The community is conveniently located near several area sushi restaurants. With a short drive, you can find some delicious sushi. Take a look at the best sushi spots around the Hatfield area.
1. Umai Japanese Restaurant
Located less than 10 minutes away in Lansdale, Umai Japanese Restaurant features a spare dining area that’s clean and modern. It’s a fitting backdrop for this restaurant’s spotlight-worthy sushi. Patrons rave about the Umai roll, Dragon roll, and sashimi. Expect Japanese-style plating with plenty of visual appeal. Fresh ingredients and high-quality condiments put Umai at the top of the must-visit list for Hatfield area sushi restaurants.
2. Izu Sushi
A close second to Umai in terms of taste and quality is Izu Sushi, also in nearby Lansdale. At Izu Sushi, the atmosphere is a touch more upscale, making the restaurant a great choice for a business lunch or a date night. For many diners, the best rolls are the Kamikaze, California, and the Dragon. Elsewhere on the menu, the green, creamy soup is especially popular.
3. Oki Sushi
Oki Sushi, located in Lansdale, serves beautifully plated sushi in an elegant setting. Browse the menu to see the array of sushi available. Regulars recommend the Volcano roll, Spider roll, and Rainbow roll. One of the best reasons to visit Oki Sushi is its all-you-can-eat price structure. If you can put away a lot of sushi, you’ll definitely want to give Oki Sushi a try.
Whether you want casual or upscale sushi, you can find a sushi restaurant to meet your preferences near Hatfield.
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The 2 Best Breakfasts Around Hatfield
For many people, eating a delicious breakfast is the perfect way to start the day. If you don’t want to do the cooking, there are plenty of places around Hatfield, Pennsylvania, that serve an array of sweet and savory dishes to get your day started right. Check out two of the best breakfast spots around Hatfield.
1. Valentino’s Family Bistro
Head 10 miles northwest of Hatfield to visit Valentino’s Family Bistro in Lansdale. Cute and casual, this restaurant makes you feel welcome the minute you walk in the door. It’s a friendly place that doesn’t require you to dress up. The breakfast menu includes more than 20 kinds of omelets, breakfast sandwiches, and steak and eggs. On the sweet side, you can order waffles, hotcakes, French toast, and muffins. With plenty of sides, juices, and coffee, the menu is robust and well-rounded.
2. Trolley Stop Deli
The Trolley Stop Deli in Hatfield is a quick, convenient place for breakfast because you can either eat there or get your food to go. Very casual and laid-back, this locally owned eatery is a place where the staff knows the names of regular diners.
The breakfast menu includes breakfast sandwiches, sides, and a robust a la carte offering that allows you to create your own meal. If you’re looking for scrapple, the Pennsylvania breakfast staple, you’ll find it at the Trolley Stop Deli. Because the owners know breakfast food tastes good all day long, you can order from the breakfast menu anytime.
If you’re in the mood to eat breakfast at a restaurant, head to Valentino’s or Trolley Stop for a memorable, delicious meal.
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Catch a Show at These Great Theaters Around Hatfield
If you live in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, there are plenty of theaters nearby to entertain you. Some show movies while others feature live performances. Either way, you’re sure to enjoy yourself if you plan an outing to one of these theaters. Here’s a list of some theaters in the area near Hatfield.
Montgomeryville Stadium 12
Can you smell the buttery popcorn? Get a soda and a bucket of popcorn when you go see the latest blockbuster at the Montgomeryville Stadium 12. Only a 10-minute drive from Hatfield in Lansdale, the theater features stadium seating, digital projection, and a game room. For those who need accommodations, the theater is accessible to wheelchairs and provides assistive listening devices upon request.
Montgomery Theater
Travel seven minutes by car to see a live performance of a play or musical at Montgomery Theater in downtown Souderton. You can see regional actors and actresses perform popular musicals and plays in a building that used to be a firehouse. Each year, the theater offers five main stage productions and two children’s shows. To attract a broad audience, the theater offers ticket discounts for various groups, including people under the age of 30, seniors age 65 and older, students, AAA members, and more.
Ambler Theater
If you want to see foreign and arthouse films, head to Ambler Theater, located 22 minutes away in Ambler. It’s worth the drive to see films that aren’t playing at the multiplexes. The theater hosts special events for kids and sometimes shows Hollywood classics.
The theater scene near Hatfield is diverse, giving you access to live performances, major motion pictures, and independent films.
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3 Reasons to Test Drive the 2017 Toyota Yaris
There’s so much to love about the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA sedan. With its excellent fuel economy and attractive price, this is a subcompact sedan that’s ideal for budget-conscious shoppers. Explore these three reasons to test drive the newest addition to Toyota’s lineup.
1. Plenty of Features for the Price
With a starting price of $15,950, the 2017 Toyota Yaris has an array of standard features that make it an excellent value. Every Yaris iA sedan comes with keyless entry and ignition, power accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, and air conditioning. Many competitors of the Yaris have a comparable price but offer fewer or less impressive amenities.
2. An Engaging Driving Experience
Not only does the Yaris keep you comfortable with so many interior features, it also keeps you engaged. Whether you’re commuting to work or hitting the road on vacation, expect the Yaris to be responsive to driver inputs. On twisty roads, the Yaris demonstrates athletic handling. When driving on the highway, the sedan provides a smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride.
3. High-tech Safety Equipment
Every Yaris iA sedan comes with stability control, air bags in front and on the sides, traction and stability control, and antilock brakes with rear drums. Other standard safety equipment includes high-tech features such as a forward collision alert system with automatic braking to prevent a crash. This kind of cutting-edge safety equipment is rare for the subcompact sedan class, even as an optional feature.
If your 2017 Toyota Yaris iA sounds appealing, contact your local dealership to schedule your test drive. As you take it for a spin, the Yaris is sure to impress.
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Winter Vacation Ideas Around Pennsylvania
Winter is a fun time to plan a vacation, especially if you’re heading out from Hatfield, Pennsylvania. With its convenient location, Hatfield provides easy access to a number of resorts and communities that offer exciting winter vacation opportunities. Here are some winter vacation ideas around Pennsylvania.
The Amish Community of Lancaster
Located an hour and a half southwest of Hatfield, Lancaster is a bustling town where the Amish drive buggies on the shoulders of car-filled roads. Offering farm-to-table restaurants, horse-and-buggy tours, and outlet shopping, you won’t have trouble filling your time during a visit to Lancaster. The area has more than 25 covered bridges, which make for lovely scenery in winter.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
With a variety of overnight accommodations available, Seven Springs Mountain Resort promises a fun winter vacation. Whether you want to tear up the slopes on your skis or explore Frank Lloyd Weber’s Duncan House, you have plenty of options when you book a stay at Seven Springs. Because this resort is a four-hour drive from Hatfield, it’s best to plan to spend one or two nights when you visit.
Ski Sawmill Family Resort
Pack up the kids and make the three-hour drive to Morris, home of the Ski Sawmill Family Resort. With a 70-foot drop for snow tubing and 12 ski slopes, Ski Sawmill provides plenty of thrills for adventure seekers. Skiers especially appreciate the resort’s 515-foot vertical drop on the ski slopes.
From shopping to skiing, there are plenty of winter vacation spots around Pennsylvania. Many of them are within a few hours’ drive of Hatfield.
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Top Toyota Cars Available at Peruzzi
If you’re looking for a new car, consider buying a 2016 model from Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Toyota’s lineup for 2016 included some exciting offerings. Take a look at the top 2016 Toyota vehicles available now from Peruzzi.
A Top Sedan: The Toyota Avalon
Named as one of the best full-size sedans of 2016, the Toyota Avalon has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that cranks out 268 horsepower. The powertrain provides a smooth, composed ride and a quiet cabin. In terms of technology, it has a premium audio system with terrestrial, satellite, and digital radio as well as a CD player. You can select your favorite audio content through a color touch screen with the Entune interface. To keep you safe, the Avalon comes with air bags, antilock brakes, and electronic traction control.
A Fuel-Efficient Wonder: The Toyota Prius C Hatchback
On the lot at Peruzzi, there are several 2016 Prius C hatchbacks for sale. More affordable than many of its hybrid peers, the Prius C runs on a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor. Power for the motor comes from a nickel-metal hydride battery. At its peak, the powertrain generates 99 horsepower. For fuel economy, the Pruis C gets an average of 50 miles per gallon. Voice commands, a touch screen, and Bluetooth connectivity are standard on every Prius C. For safety equipment, the Prius C has antilock brakes, traction control, and air bags.
The Prius C and Avalon are only two examples of the 2016 Toyotas available at Peruzzi. As the model year winds down, this is an ideal time to check out the top 2016 Toyotas remaining on the lot.
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Ski Resorts Near Hatfield
Hatfield, Pennsylvania, is an ideal place to live or visit if you love to ski. This community puts multiple ski areas within an easy driving distance. Check out some of the top places to ski within a short drive of Hatfield.
Spring Mountain Ski Area
Whether you want to ski, snow tube, or snowboard, Spring Mountain Ski Area provides multiple opportunities to engage in your favorite wintertime activities. This facility boasts eight trails and two lanes for snow tubing. Four chairlifts make it easy to ski hour after hour. If you want to try a new activity, instructors are on hand to teach newcomers the basics. Spring Mountain is especially attractive for Hatfield residents because it’s only 20 minutes away.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Because Seven Springs Mountain Resort sits four hours west, you may want to plan a weekend excursion to this popular ski spot. Whether you want a hotel room, condo, or cottage, you can find your preferred accommodations at Seven Springs. As for winter activities, this resort specializes in skiing and snowboarding. Offering 285 acres where you can ski and snowboard, this park has trails to accommodate participants of all skill levels.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
A mere 40 minutes from Hatfield, Bear Creek Mountain Resort has trails for adults who want to ski, snowboard, or snow tube. It also provides The Snow Zone for kids, a special area for young children to play in the snow or learn how to ski and snowboard.
Whether you want a day trip or overnight adventure, there are plenty of places to ski within a reasonable driving distance of Hatfield, Pennsylvania.
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