Peruzzi Toyota Product Blog

Driving a Toyota hybrid isn’t the only way to go green in the winter. There are plenty of other things you can do during the coldest season of the year to help reduce your impact on global warming. The good news is that you’ll likely save some money on your heating bills in the process, as well.

To start with, you can set your thermostat lower. Put it at 68 degrees, which will keep it warm in your house while keeping your heating bill at a reasonable level. If you get chilly, add a layer of clothes.

You should also try to repair any leaks in your home during the winter. Check your doors, and windows to see if you can feel cold air coming in. Use window weather stripping, or even put a rug in front of an exterior door.

Check out the insulation in your wall. If you can feel air coming in electrical sockets on outer walls, add an electrical socket insulator behind the plate. You might also check light switches and do the same thing.

Go green with Toyta today. Come by your Langhorne area Toyota dealer today and take a test drive.

PT: Pat, how long have you worked as an Assistant Service Manager?

PJ: I started with Peruzzi in 2002 as an ASE Certified Technician.  From there I moved into the Parts Department and then into my current roll Assistant Service Manager.

PT: Where in the Hatfield area do you live?

PJ: I live Richlandtown Bucks County, which is just north of Quakertown.

PT: What are your hobbies?

PJ: My wife and I are “Foodies” always in search of the next great restaurant. If you know of any please make sure to tell me next time you are in.  Also I am an avid mountain biker.

PT: What’s in your MP3 or CD player right now?

PJ: Bruce Springsteen Live 75-85

PT: Do you have any pets?

PJ: We have a Siberian Husky named Sasha.

PT: What’s the one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

PJ: I hate bridges.

PT: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

PJ: A race car driver.

PT: If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?

PJ: I can’t decide either Figi or Australia.

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

PJ: The loyalty and friendship that has been established with co-worker and customers over the years, as well as the opportunity to add new ones everyday.

First we would like to thank Kristin Murphy for her purchase this past weekend of a new Solara Convertible.  Kristin is a previous customer of Peruzzi Toyota, she purchased a Highlander five years ago from us.  After many years of great service by her Highlander she decided it was time for the convertible she always wanted.  Thanks again to Kristin and her daughter Madeline. Happy Holidays !!!!

The Refford family purchased their 2008 Toyota Prius last summer from Lee Brannon in our Internet Sales Department.  They love their Toyota Prius and according to Mr. Refford he is getting up to 58 MPG!!!!!  That is just awesome!!!!!

This is the second vehicle the Refford’s have purchased Peruzzi Toyota, they also have a 2007 Toyota Yaris.  We thank the Reffords for allowing us to earn their business over and over again. 

Toyota is moving production of the Prius to an all new production facility in Mississippi and will be producing the all new 2010 Toyota Prius there.  As we learn about the new Prius we will post updates to keep everyone in the Peruzzi family aware of what Toyota has planned.

Just a reminder to let you know we have Toyota Rentals vehicles available here at Peruzzi Toyota.  These rental vehicles are available for daily, weekly and monthly rental.  Our Toyota Rental vehicle line up includes Matrix, Yaris, Corolla, Camry, Sienna, Rav4 and Highlanders.  We also offer rental Tom Tom navigation systems to help you get where your going.

After speaking to our Toyota Rental Manager Kelly Shepherd about the program she reminded me “Another great benefit of renting the vehicle before you purchase is to make sure you love the way it drives.”  It makes sense to rent the vehicle if you are unsure about it before you make a major purchase. 

Peruzzi Toyota makes scheduling a rental very easy.  You can schedule your Toyota rental online at Toyota Rentals or reach Kelly Shepherd @ torentals@peruzzi.com or 215-977-1111.

Our Holiday Schedule is as follows:

We will be closed Thursday November 27, 2008 for Thanksgiving.

Will will be closed December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday.

We will be closed on January 1st for the New Years’ Holiday.

PT: Ryan, how long have you worked as the Toyota New Vehicle Manager?

RA: I started with the organization in 1995 and was there until 1997. I got out of the automotive industry for 4 years and was a network administrator at an environmental company until 2001.  I’ve been a sales manager since then, and I’ve been back with the Peruzzi Organization since 2005.

PT: Where is the Hatfield area do you live?

RA: I live in Telford, which is in Montgomery County.

PT: What are your hobbies?

RA: I mostly spend my time with my wife and son. I consider that my main hobby. I also enjoy movies and time outdoors.

PT: What’s in your MP3 or CD player right now?

RA: Actually, since I’ve gotten satellite radio that’s all I listen to.

PT: Do you have any pets?

RA: We have a cat named Nina.

PT: What’s the one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

RA: I don’t follow any professional sports.

PT: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

RA: A professional skateboarder.

PT: If you could travel anywhere is the world where would you go?

RA: Probably Italy, although I hear Alaska is a great vacation.

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

RA: The sense of family we have created at the dealership. We strive to make sure all of our customers and employees know that they are the most important part of our business. Ryan can be reached at raddeo@peruzzi.com or 877-545-2111.

Andrea Filippi is one of our Internet Sales Coordinators here at Peruzzi Toyota.  She is our senior coordinator and has been with our Internet Department for a year and a half.  Andrea is well versed in helping our customers do their research to find the right vehicle for their families. She loves her 1996 Toyota Corolla and it’s still going strong with 161,000 miles on it!!!!

Peruzzi Toyota: What do you like best about working in our Internet Sales Department?

Andrea: I like the fact that I meet different people from all walks of life each day and I love to see people’s smiles when they leave in their new car.

PT: We talk a lot about customer service here at Peruzzi Toyota, what does the Internet Department do to ensure their customers receive first class customer service? 

Andrea: We want our customers to feel welcome here and treat them like family. We make sure we provide our customers with all of the information they need right away.  Also we offer an online value package that can save our customers a lot of money over the lifetime of their vehicle. 

PT: How do you help customers find the right vehicle for them?

Andrea: I try to gather information on what they are looking for and then suggest vehicles based on the price range or style they are looking for.

PT: Can you tell me about a time one of your customers told you they had a great experience here at Peruzzi Toyota?

Andrea: I had one customer that I spoke to weekly for about four months who really wasn’t sure what Toyota she wanted.  I emailed her a lot of information and vehicle comparisons to save her time because she had young children and a busy work schedule.  She told me that all of that information was very helpful because she would never have had the time to go out and spend hours shopping for a vehicle.  We were able to pretty much do the whole deal over the phone and she only had to come in to sign her paperwork and take delivery of her new Camry.

 Andrea can be reached @ afilippi@peruzzitsofhatfield.dealerspace.com

Every few days we are going to spotlight an employee here at Peruzzi Toyota Scion so our customers can get to know our staff a little better.  If you have worked with or would like to work with the employee we highlight please leave a comment below.

We would like to take a moment to introduce one of our Internet Sales Coordinators at Peruzzi Toyota.  Diane Radick has been a coordinator in the Internet Sales Department for about a year now and I recently had an opportunity to sit down with her and ask her a few questions. 

Peruzzi Toyota: What do you like best about working in our Internet Sales Department?

Diane: I like working with our customers and being able to help them find the best vehicle to suit their needs.

PT: Do you think it is easier for customers to purchase a vehicle with the help of the internet?

Diane: Yes definitely, customers have an easier way of finding out all the information they need and the Internet Department is ready to handle their requests.  The internet has made it much easier for customers to gather the important information they need to make a decision.

PT: What are the ways a customer can contact you to save them time in the purchasing process?

Diane: They can email or call, but we also have an instant messenger on our website that they can use anytime to contact us instantly.  We can also text vehicle listing directly to a customer’s cell phone.  We can pretty much facilitate the purchase process from A to Z and reduce the time a customer spends at the dealership.

Diane and her family live locally in the Hatfield area.  Her oldest son is a star baseball player for North Penn High School and is heading off to college next year.  Her younger son plays basketball and is very interested in japanimation and graphic arts.  Diane can be reached @ dradick@peruzzitsofhatfield.dealerspace.com

Your Pennsylvania dealers understand that Halloween is all about fun, candy and ghouls. But all of that fun can go down the drain if somebody gets hurt tonight. That’s why your Pennsylvania dealers are offering these tips taken from AAA to help you and your little ghosts and goblins enjoy the night in a fun and safe way.

Use Costumes that are Highly Visible
If you have already chosen the costume for your little trick-or-treater, it might be too late to have them dress in bright, visible colors. Either way, you can still add some reflective tape to their costumes and their treat bags or buckets so drivers can see them at night.

Review Traffic Safety with Your Children
The excitement of free candy could make your children forget about traffic safety. Before letting them go out (and even if you’re with them), make sure they know the basics: look both ways before crossing the street, only cross at corners, avoid walking between two cars, etc.

Go to Places You Know
With sexual predators and other demented people in the world today, having a fun and safe Halloween means going to safe places. This means going to your neighbors that you already know and any schools or businesses that are handing out candy. Who knows? Your local Toyota dealer near Conshohocken may even be handing out candy. While you’re there, you might even get a “treat of a deal” on a new or used car this season.

Follow these and other common sense tips and your family should be able to have a fun and safe Halloween!