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You’ve heard of firsthand and secondhand smoke, but did you know you could be creating an entirely new health hazard when you smoke in your certified used cars?

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!

A recent article on the Market Watch website discusses how certified used cars are the “bright side” of the current financial crisis. More car buyers are looking for certified used cars instead of new cars because they are less expensive and easier to finance, according to Cars.com.

Mitch Golub, the president of Cars.com, had this to say about the website’s impact on car buyers: “Not only do manufacturer-sponsored certified programs on Cars.com drive certified buyers to local dealerships, but they also generate more overall traffic – new, used and certified.” Many car buyers use this website to search for certified used cars that meet their needs and then they go to their local dealer to find those cars or something comparable.

But manufacturers of these certified used car programs are also pushing their products more aggressively. There is simply too much competition to sit back and not advertise the praises of CPO auto programs and their benefits to consumers.

Since everybody else is realizing how great certified used cars are, why not join the club and visit your local certified Toyota dealer today? You are sure to find something within your price range that meets your needs and expectations.

You can find dozens of articles that tell you how to maintain the engine and other important parts of your certified pre-owned cars. But did you know the outside of your certified pre-owned cars is just as important? Following are some things on the outside that you should keep an eye on to keep your used vehicles in tip-top shape.

Check your doors. You really don’t notice problems with your door until it’s too late. However, you can avoid this by keeping the hinges and latches oiled every few months.

Check your lights. Have you ever been pulled over by a police officer for having a light out? I have. It’s not fun. Be sure to check your lights every so often to make sure they are working properly. You can even check your headlights in the reflection of a car in front of you. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

Check your tires. Your tires are one of the most important parts of your certified pre-owned cars. They can make or break your gas mileage and even cause accidents if they are not taken care of properly. Check the pressure every few weeks and rotate them every few months. You’ll be glad you did.

We’ll have more tips about checking the exterior of your Toyota certified cars in the coming days and weeks. Be sure to come back often!

You can’t shop for new or certified used cars at your local Wal-Mart Supercenter just yet, but one business in Arizona brings that possibility closer to a reality.

The Live X Auto Exchange is a new Phoenix-based business that has rented out some space in Wal-Mart Supercenters in Mesa and Chandler. The company was created by a former Garth Brooks promoter and it allows people to visit its facility to search for new and certified used cars.

Customers can use the computer software to sort through a variety of new and certified used cars for sale by private sellers and normal dealers. First, they search through a number of listings. Then, the software sorts through the available listings to filter out any cars that do not fit the customer’s search criteria. Once a customer finds something they like, they can make a deal right there at the facility.

Before the customer accepts delivery of the car, the Live X repair technicians take a look at the car to make sure it’s up to the quality the customer expects. The facility also offers a 500-mile or three-day exchange policy that is enforceable “no matter what.” Did you think the color was going to be brighter than it is? Return it to Live X and they will find a comparable vehicle that meets your needs.

With this new service, it’s a convenient way to search for your next Toyota certified used cars. However, it’s only in Arizona right now. Hopefully, this business will become popular enough to make its way to the East Coast so we can enjoy it, too!

Everybody is going green these days. Car dealerships are no exception. But when a dealership goes completely green, your PA car dealers want to recognize it and congratulate the owners.

Today, your PA car dealers are congratulating the first totally green dealership in the western region of the USA. It’s a Toyota dealer owned by Mark Miller and it is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Engineers and planners build this dealership from scratch and kept environmental standards in mind with each decision that they made. The facility is likely to earn a Gold LEED Certification as a result.

The Toyota facility is designed to conserve as much water and energy as possible. Workers also used many recycled materials to build the facility. In addition, this new Toyota dealer has features like:

• Sun-tracking skylights that help optimize natural daylight and minimize the use of electric-powered lights
• Self-sustaining landscape features that uses a minimal amount of water
• Bay doors in the service area that reduces the loss of cold and heat while providing natural light for the workers
• Carpeting, wood paneling and cubicles designed and created with recycled materials

These are just a few ways the Mark Miller Toyota facility is helping the environment. Why not visit your local Toyota dealer today and contribute to a company that strives to be environmentally-responsible and dedicated to customers’ needs?

Some car buyers think that certified used cars aren’t any different than regular used cars. As such, they tend to think they’re saving some of their money by either buying brand new or a regular used (as opposed to certified used) vehicles. Unfortunately, they may not be saving money. Buying certified used cars is a great way to save money and following are some of the reasons why that is true.

Certified used cars lack the huge depreciation of new cars. You’ve probably heard that once you drive a new car off the lot, it loses 20 percent of its value. While it’s usually not that extreme, they do lose a large amount of their value after those tire hit the pavement. With certified used cars, though, the previous owner has already paid for that depreciation. Although it still depreciates, the rate is much, much slower.

Certified used cars have a better warranty than used cars. A CPO auto often comes with a bumper-to-bumper warranty that covers everything except wear and tear. Some companies even offer roadside assistance in case of an unexpected breakdown.

Certified used cars often require less insurance for coverage. This might not always be true, but it’s very common. Besides, you can pay off a certified vehicle quicker and drop some of the coverage if you’d like.

With advantages like these, why not visit your Toyota certified dealer today and get one of these great investments? You’ll be glad you did!

Just like in political campaigns, there are many myths, untruths and exaggerations about used and pre-certified cars. Many of them have discouraged buyers from investing in a vehicle that is otherwise a great bargain. Fortunately, there are people like me and other bloggers who dispel some of those myths about used and pre-certified cars for your convenience. Here are a few myths and the actual truth about them.

Former rental cars are a bad purchase. This is a huge myth that many people believe, but it’s also false. The overwhelming majority of rental cars that are later sold as used cars are quality vehicles. They are generally maintained much better than most cars to keep them in tip-top shape.

Cars with only one owner are in better shape than cars that had more owners. According to many experts, the number of owners doesn’t really affect the shape of the car. Unless the car is more than eight years old, the number of owners has little to no impact on its quality.

Used vehicles from some states aren’t as reliable as others. In fact, the state where used or pre-certified cars come from has little to no impact on its longevity. Even if it’s from the most northern reaches of Michigan or Minnesota from the midst of snow and ice, it can still last for many, many more years.

You can dispel all these myths by getting a Toyota certified vehicle at your local dealer today! If you have any doubts, simply get a vehicle history report and put all those rumors and half-truths to bed.

In recent years, certified used vehicles have become yet another way for consumers to get the most out of every dollar. Certified used cars are often great bargains because you are getting a like-new car at a fraction of the price of a brand new one. Before you make the final decision to buy a certified used car, though, here are some things to keep in mind.

Price – Certified used cars are in much better condition than a normal used car. In fact, they have gone through a strict inspection process in which worn parts and other problems have been fixed in order to get the title “certified.” As such, they will cost more than a normal used car. Many manufacturers offer other perks like roadside assistance, though. This often makes the cost worth it.

Warranty – Look over the warranty when considering a CPO auto. You’ll notice it offers much more coverage than a warranty for a normal used car. The warranties for certified vehicles are often built into the price of the car, but ask before assuming.

Guarantee – Before buying a certified used car, find out who stands behind the warranty. Your warranty will carry much more weight if the manufacturer stands behind it instead of merely the dealer.

Now that you know some tips for buying a CPO auto, why not swing in and visit your local Toyota certified dealer today? You’ll find a large inventory waiting for you!