Researchers have recently discovered a hazard known as third-hand smoke. Unfortunately, this is one of the most difficult types of cigarette smoke to get rid of. It’s the “invisible yet toxic brew of gases and particles clinging to smokers’ hair and clothing…that lingers long after smoke has cleared from a room.” What’s even worse than the odor is that this residue typically includes a variety of carcinogens, radioactive materials and heavy metals that can harm children. If you simply cannot quit smoking in your certified used cars, here are some tips for getting rid of third-hand smoke to create a safer environment for you and your children:

1. Stop smoking! Okay, this one is obvious. But it’s the most effective method for getting rid of the odor.
2. Leave a window down. Creating a way for the smoke to escape the car can help reduce the amount of residue.
3. Get an air purifier. They make air purifiers that plug into your cigarette lighter that will help reduce the amount of smoke that stays in the car when you’re smoking.

If you simply can’t get the smell out of your certified used car, visit your local Toyota certified dealer and get another certified vehicle. Just start over and try to kick the habit!

• Most tickets have a list of your rights in case of disrupted flights. For the most part, in the case of weather delays, you can either wait for the next available seat on your airline, get a refund for the unused portion of the ticket or re-ticket your entire trip.
• Most airline contracts offer you nothing in the case of a weather disruption and the federal government does not require them to offer you much, either. If they offer a meal voucher, a transfer to another airline or something else, that is usually done as a means of goodwill on their part.

These are just two of your rights as an airline traveler. However, when you drive your certified used cars to your destination, you can enjoy the sightseeing and have more control over your own trip. Visit a Toyota certified dealer today and get a quality vehicle before your next road trip.

Texting – California is going to be the sixth state in the nation to ban texting while driving beginning January 1, 2009. The state has already banned talking on your cell phone while driving, but the new law just clarifies and makes the law more inclusive.

Anti-Drunk Driving – Alaska, Washington and Illinois will start requiring drivers convicted of DUIs to install breathalyzer devices in their cars. If the device reads a high blood-alcohol content, the car will not start. Sixteen other states already have a similar law.

GPS Devices – Some states are going to require your GPS device to be mounted in a certain area of the windshield rather than the middle of it where most drivers tend to mount them.

To avoid getting any tickets while driving your certified pre-owned cars in your state, know the current and new laws. Your Toyota certified dealer can help you identify the new laws so everybody can stay safe on the roadways.

Trade In Values

Peruzzi Toyota and Black Book Online have formed a new partnership to provide customers with online trade values.   This new trade evaluator tool is placed throughout our website and provides a trade value in seconds.

Black Book® publishes the weekly, monthly and yearly price guides which include used automobile, light trucks, collectible vehicles, motorcycles, power sports and more. Over the last 50-plus years, these guides have become recognized by dealers and financial institutions around the world as the premier source of the most timely, independent and accurate information in the industry.

Vehicle values are collected from over 50 auctions around the country weekly, by Black Book® employees and immediately reported back to headquarters for publication in national and regional guide books. This extensive network is the source of information provided by Activator™ through thousands of websites around the country.

We hope this will help our online shoppers gather the information they really need when considering the purchase of their new or pre-owned Toyota.  Visit the website to see what your vehicle is worth now @ www.peruzzitoyota.com

The bill is currently at the state Legislature and includes a provision that makes it illegal to text on a cell phone, type on a laptop or use any other electronic device when driving. The legislation passed through the House earlier this year but stopped dead in the state Senate. However, Democrat David Campbell from Nashua is reintroducing the bill because people are more aware of the dangers.

The exceptions to the new law include emergency vehicles drivers, people requesting medical help or those reporting a crime. Drivers who drive for a living, such as delivery personnel, would also be exempt so they can talk to their dispatcher while en route.

Critics say the law is unnecessary because there is already a law on the books that allows distracted drivers to get ticketed.

Keep this in mind when driving your new and certified used cars. Driving while distracted is nearly as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Your Toyota certified dealers want you to stay safe on the road and we’ll pass along tips to accomplish this as often as we can.

• Start working on the next holiday. New Year’s Eve and Day are right around the corner. After that, look ahead to Valentine’s Day. Some stores are already selling Valentine stuff!
• Fill in the extra time with something productive. Start exercising more, getting some extra work or find a new hobby to get your mind off of the extra time you have.
• Start planning for next Christmas. While you’re still in a Christmas mood, start looking ahead to next year. Make lists, recipes and other stuff that you’ll need for a successful Christmas party in 2009. I guarantee you’ll be over the Christmas blues before January 15 hits.

Of course, driving around in your new pre-certified cars will undoubtedly take your mind off your troubles. Check one out today and do something nice for yourself for a change.

1. Lower price for better quality. Since certified pre-owned cars are essentially used cars, they are a higher quality than your typical used cars. In addition to that, the previous owner has already suffered the depreciation costs. That means a better value for you!
2. The latest features. Certified pre-owned cars are usually only a couple years old. And since automakers typically add new features every few years, that means you have the latest features available in the industry.
3. The warranty is still good. Many new warranties last for years. This means that many certified pre-owned cars are still covered under their manufacturer’s warranty. That means peace of mind for you and for the person you give the car to.

With all of these advantages, certified pre-owned cars make the perfect Christmas gift. There is less than one shopping day left until Christmas, so check out the inventory at your local Toyota dealer today!

1. Select a higher deductible. Your premiums are affected by your deductible. If you have a lower deductible, you’ll have a higher premium.

2. Pay upfront. Most insurance companies charge a service fee if you pay in monthly installments. This adds up over the period of a year or even six months. Pay six months in advance and you’ll save dozens of dollars a year in unnecessary fees.

3. Look for discounts. You can get insurance discounts for being a good driver, a good student, or even for having more than one policy through the same company. Ask your agent if you qualify for any discounts.

Now that you know how to save money on your insurance, put that extra savings toward a great deal at your Toyota certified dealer. You’ll be glad you did!

• Caffeine. Did you know caffeine can cause headaches? Dropping caffeine products from your diet, like coffee, can save headaches and be good for the earth. Because coffee is often grown in places where growers use pesticides or have unfair labor practices, dropping coffee helps you go green.
• Dimming your lights. Any hardcore greenster will use minimal lighting. Minimal lighting is actually thought to reduce the amount of hardcore headaches that you’ll have to suffer through.
• Indoor air quality. Make sure that you have quality indoor air by vacuuming the floors, getting rid of furniture with particle board in it, using eco-friendly cleansers, low/no voc paints and glues, you’ll save yourself more than a few headaches.
• Eating organics. Many of the foods that cause headaches are the least green foods. Fast food, preservatives, red meats and fats all aggravate headaches. Organic foods, however, are much less likely to cause a headache.
• Driving a Toyota. When you drive a toyota, you don’t need to feel guilty about your car. That in intself should reduce your late-night headaches.

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

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.