If you have not had the chance to check out our parts and accessories website I would really recommend heading over to www.ptsmotorworks.com

The website is full of great deals on Toyota and Scion Accessories.  Also for our Peruzzi Insiders keep an eye out for a coupon to use there in your email.

Lee Irvin Parts Director

Peruzzi Toyota: Lee, what is your title here at Peruzzi Toyota and how long have you worked here?

Lee: I am the Parts Director.  I manage all aspects of the Parts business here at Peruzzi.  We provide parts to our customers through service and to businesses through wholesale.  We also have a state of the art parts and accessory website www.ptsmotorworks.com.  I have been with the Peruzzi Group for 2 years and in the parts and service business since 1978 so 31 total.

PT: Where in the Hatfield area do you live?

Lee: I was born and raised in the Doylestown area and have lived in Chalfont, PA since 1993.          

PT: What are you hobbies?

Lee: I am an active cyclist, riding approximately 6,500 miles each year.                       

PT: What type of car do you drive? Why?

Lee: I have a 2008 Scion XB.  It has room for the kids and drives like a go-cart.

PT: What’s your favorite restaurant?

Lee: Borghi’s in Chalfont, if you haven’t been there for brunch it is the best.  The seafood pancakes are awesome.

PT: What is in your CD player or on your ipod right now?

Lee: I have Queen, Sheer Heart Attack in my CD player right now.

PT: What is the last movie you watched?

Lee: The last movie I watched was Lord of the Rings – Return of the King.

PT: Do you have any children? Pets?

Lee: No pets just 2 wonderful daughters.

PT: What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

Lee: People are always shocked when I tell them I’m 48 years old.

PT: What’s the best thing about working for Peruzzi Toyota?

Lee: The best part about working at Peruzzi Toyota is the support I get from our President/GM.  He really lets me follow my vision to create one of the best Parts Departments in any dealership around.

Peruzzi Toyota's Parts Department

The 2009 Toyota Matrix is one of the most appealing new vehicles for 2009. This compact wagon is not only practical, it’s also refined. This compact hatchback has been redesigned for 2009, and features a new 2.4 liter engine and adds the option of all wheel drive.

One of the more interesting options for the 2009 Toyota Matrix is the XRS trim level. The XRS gives an independent rear suspension, along with a front strut tower brace and shocks and springs that are firmer.

One of the most distinct characteristics of the 2009 Toyota Matrix is that it’s just fun to drive. It handles well, and is both stable and secure. The larger engine provides a little more boost, and the interior is as spacious and ergonomic as ever.

The ultimate in practicality, this vehicle is a wonderful candidate for a small family or for anyone who wants the convenience of a small hatchback combined with Toyota’s reliability, comfort, and fuel economy.

If the reason you choose to drive a Toyota car is for its fuel efficiency, you probably enjoy doing other positive things for the environment, too. One great thing you can do is to recycle. Here are five facts about recycling that you may not have known.

• Aluminum cans are one of the most common items that people recycle. There is no limit as to how many times you can recycle an aluminum can and it can go through the entire process and be back on store shelves within 60 days.
• If every person in the United States recycled 10 percent of their newspapers, we would save more than 25 million trees each year.
• Americans use about 85,000,000 tons of paper each year. That averages out to be about 680 pounds per person.
• Americans use more than 2.5 million plastic bottles each hour! Unfortunately, most of them are simply thrown into the trash can.
• The United States produces more trash each year than any other nation. We only account for about five percent of the world’s population but we create about 40 percent of the trash.

Some of these numbers are staggering. But you can help by getting a new or certified hybrid from your Doylestown area Toyota dealer and start saving fuel and helping the environment today!

Toyota is the top name when it comes to Hybrid vehicles, and for a good reason. While the flagship hybrid Prius is certainly at the top of the heap when it comes to fuel efficiency, the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid goes a long way to combining a comfortable family sedan with the superior fuel efficiency that Toyota is so famous for.

One of the first things you notice about the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the interior. Not only is the interior stylish and sporty, it’s also very roomy. In fact, the styling in the Toyota Camry Hybrid is even sportier than the standard Toyota Camry.

The days when hybrid vehicles had to be slow and easy are gone. The 2009 Camry Hybrid offers a soft ride, but its also a ride that has quick acceleration and excellent handling.

The gas mileage is, of course, where the Camry Hybrid stands out most. The 187 horsepower gas engine and electric motor combination gives an amazing combined gas mileage of 34 miles per gallon.

If you want a hybrid vehicle that’s big enough for your family and is still stylish and sporty, you want the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

As Toyota recently reported selling more than one million hybrids since the introduction of the Prius to the United States market, hybrids continue to fly off dealer lots. However, sometimes we take for granted that everybody knows what a hybrid car actually is. If you are one of these people, here are a few basic facts about hybrids that will help you in your next car-buying decision.

1. Toyota hybrids typically have a traditional engine and an electric motor. When the car is driving at low speeds, the electric motor powers it. The traditional engine kicks in at higher speeds.
2. Some Toyota hybrids offer you as many as 15 or 20 extra miles per gallon over a traditional fuel-powered vehicle.
3. Even with hybrids, driving habits play a role in how many miles you get from each gallon of fuel.
4. Hybrid cars have fewer emissions, making them better for the environment in many ways.
5. When comparing costs of hybrids and traditional cars, hybrids often put more money in your pocket when gas prices are unusually high. Contrary to popular belief, today’s hybrids are also not any more expensive to fix than normal cars.

Your Toyota dealer near Doylestown, PA has a variety of hybrid models that you can look at and compare. It doesn’t hurt to check one out today!

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 continues the tradition of decent fuel economy, ergonomic interior and wide selection of accessories that consumers have come to expect from this wonderful crossover vehicle. Inside and out, this is a wonderful vehicle to drive.

Even the base trim version of the 2009 RAV4 features plenty of equipment. There are power accessories, plenty of safety features, cruise control and stability control. You can get the sport trim to add a sport-tuned suspension, as well as larger wheels. The top of the line Limited trim level gives you a wide list of luxury features, as well.

The inside of the 2009 Toyota RAV4 has flat-folding split second row seats, backlit gauges and a high assembly quality. You can add a third-row seat that will fold into the floor that’s perfect for the kids. You can also add side curtain airbags, an upgraded sound system, leather upholstery and even a DVD entertainment system for the rear seat.

If you’re looking for a stylish and comfortable family vehicle, consider the 2009 Toyota RAV4.

The 2009 Toyota Venza is creating a buzz in the automotive world…and rightfully so. The Venza is a product that combines the convenience of the old-school station wagons with a ne and intriguing style that gives it a sportier appearance. But the appearance is not the only sporty thing about the 2009 Venza. If you are impressed by speed, the new Venza gets up to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, blowing away the slow station wagon that your parents and grandparents used to drive.

In order to get that kind of power, the Toyota Venza has an engine with nearly 270 horsepower underneath the hood. The Venza’s engine comes with a six-speed automatic transmission and the V6 version has enough power to tow about 3500 pounds.

The Venza also has a number of safety features that make it ideal for carrying your family around on road trips or daily errands. You can get anti-lock brakes, traction control, front and curtain side airbags and an antiskid system. Also available is a state-of-the-art navigation system, leather upholstery, heated front seats and keyless access. All of these features make the 2009 Toyota Venza a cut above the competition. Check one out at your Glenside PA area Toyota dealer today!

The 2009 Toyota Corolla has been redesigned, and the outcome is nothing less than stellar. This vehicle is refined, fuel efficient and has a truly impressive record of reliability. The ride is smooth, the interior is ergonomical, and there are plenty of features.

The new Corolla is bigger than last year’s model on the inside, opening up more room for hips and shoulders in the cabin. The Corolla also added a telescoping steering wheel, helping to improve the overall driving position. There are also some technological additions, like a navigation system that has traffic updates in real time, an auxiliary input for your MP3 player, and kekyless startup.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla also offers a fuel efficient 1.8 liter engine, which has also been revised for the 2009 model year. Power has increased, and the gas mileage is still similar to what it was last year, as well.

There are plenty of options, too. You can get a larger engine, choose from five trim levels, and you can get all of the options you might want. Check out the 2009 Corolla today. You’ll be glad you did.