Buy American! Buy a Toyota!

Camry #1

I was just forwarded an email regarding a recent Cars.com study.  Here is the content:

Everyone knows Toyota Camry is America’s most popular passenger car. Now comes word from Cars.com that according to their criteria Camry is also America’s most American car or light truck, based on where the vehicle’s parts are made, where it is assembled and sales volume.

In fact, Camry is not only at the top of Cars.com’s American-Made Index, but three other Toyota models also made the list of the top 10

Camry is assembled at Georgetown, Ky., and Lafayette, Ind., while Sienna is assembled at Princeton, Ind.; Tundra at San Antonio, Texas; and Venza at Georgetown, Ky. In addition, Sienna, Tundra and Venza were all designed and engineered in large part in the United States.

Beyond the American-Made Index, the article has data on the origin of parts content and assembly of various vehicles sold in the U.S. that you might find a useful reference.

To read the article, go to Cars.com and click on “The Cars.com American-Made Index” or click on the following address to go to the site:

 

http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story.jsp?section=top&subject=ami&story=amMade0709– more than any other automaker. The other Toyota vehicles among the top 10 are: Sienna (#6), Tundra (#7) and Venza (#10).

4th of July Sale starts TODAY!

Happy 4th of July!

Our July 4th Weekend Special starts TODAY!!!

We have received our Special Promotions & Holiday incentives
& are Ready to Deal!!!

Please contact us ASAP for your best Deal & Best Selection!!!

Rebate ends in 7 days.
Special APR ends in 7 days.
Special Lease ends in 7 days.

Why wait? =)

North Hollywood Toyota – Scion is located in the beautiful NoHo Arts District at 4606 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602.  www.northhollywoodtoyota.com 800-800-6730

Cash for Clunkers and CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System) Update

CARS Rollout

First of all, there is no such thing as “Cash For Clunkers”.  It is well-documented at this point that any official-looking website claiming to be an authority on the “Cash For Clunkers” rebate program is potentially a scam.  The government does indeed have a program that could reward some car buyers thousands of dollars for their old gas guzzler.  But this likely won’t benefit most car buyers and not for quite some time.

President Obama has signed the program into law according to the official government website, but the program won’t be officially rolled out to dealers until late July.  What this means to the consumer is that dealers won’t be able to access the program benefits until they know how.  As it stands, the details are still being worked out regarding dealership responsibilities and participation guidelines.

Some car buyers are currently delaying their purchases for all the wrong reasons.  Customers will not be able to get the full retail trade-in value of their cars in addition to the government rebate.  Since the dealerships will be forced to destroy the trade-in vehicle, they will only be able to give it’s value as scrap material.  Customers who have an old trade-in worth six or seven thousand dollars for example, will be better off to trade the car rather than apply for the (maximum) $4500 CARS rebate along with the couple hundred dollars as scrap value. 

For more details on this program, please visit the official website at www.cars.gov or contact your local sales representative at 800-800-6730.

North Hollywood Toyota – Scion is located in the beautiful NoHo Arts District at 4606 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602.  http://www.northhollywoodtoyota.com/  800-800-6730

Sales tax increases (AGAIN) tomorrow!

Just a quick reminder. California State sales tax increases from 9.25% to 9.75% tomorrow, July 1, 2009. This is an extra $125 in tax for a $25,000 purchase. Buy it tonight and save!

North Hollywood Toyota – Scion is located in the beautiful NoHo Arts District at 4606 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602. http://www.northhollywoodtoyota.com/ 800-800-6732

Scion Now Eligible for $1000 College Grad Rebate!

$1000 College Rebate!

You’ve heard about the GINORMOUS Toyota College Grad rebates going on right now.  But did you know you can apply this to a brand new, Pure Priced Scion as well??  Just when you thought Toyota couldn’t possibly do more to help out this rough economy, they stepped up with another surprise gift.  This time it’s aimed at the popular Scion line! 

The Scion College Grad rebate program offers $1000 off all New and Certified Pre-Owned  Scion models!  This includes the popular “rolling lounge” known as the xB, as well as the sporty tC and the ultimately versatile xD models. 

You should call the dealership for all the “fine print” details, but in the nutshell here’s what you need to qualify for the program:

1. Be a “College Grad”.  This could mean a number of things.  Either you graduated from an accredited two- or four-year school within the past two years, or you’re about to graduate in the next six months.  There are some trade schools that qualify too.  Check with the specialists at North Hollywood Scion to be 100% sure.  800-800-6730.
2. Have a job… or get one soon!  Even if you’re NOT working now, you can still qualify as long as you have a job letter with a qualifying salary statement.  Again, check with the specialists at North Hollywood Scion to be 100% sure.  800-800-6730. 
3. Pay your bills… or do your best!  If you have a few “dings” on your credit or a few late payments, you might still qualify.  How do you know for sure or not?  Let’s see… check with the specialists at North Hollywood Scion to be 100% sure.  800-800-6730.  =)

It’s really that simple.  The program runs from May 1, 2009 until Sept 30, 2009.  So be sure to take advantage soon because Scion reserves the right to end the program at any time.

By the way, the best part is that qualifying Grads will also be eligible for Tier 1 finance and lease rates.  This means you would have some of the lowest rates available even if your credit isn’t necessarily the best. 

If it sounds too good to be true, we understand.  This is a really aggressive program.  It just illustrates Scion’s commitment to helping smart, ambitious grads get off to the right start. 

For more information please call our Internet Specialists at North Hollywood Scion for more details.  We serve the greater Los Angeles area.  Nestled in the beautiful NoHo Arts District, North Hollywood Scion is located right off the 134 FWY on Lankershim Blvd, just minutes away from Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, Disney, and NBC.  800-800-6730

Celebrating our Tundra Leaugue of Champion Winner

North Hollywood Toyota is proud to announce Juan Capdetas our Toyota Tundra League of Champion winner.  Juan serves as the Fleet Manager for NoHo Toyota’s New Car SalesDept.  Mr. Capdet has an extensive history with Toyota and has served as the dealer’s Truck Champion since the launch of the all-new redesigned Tundra pickup truck in early 2007.

Pictured from left to right are:

• Chris Ashworth, Vice President and General Manager, North Hollywood Toyota
• Juan Capdet, Fleet Manager, North Hollywood Toyota
• Jason Kerstetter, Regional Truck Field Manager

The staff and friends of North Hollywood Toyota sincerely congratulate Juan Capdet for his achievement!  You may reach the NoHo Toyota Fleet Dept directly at 818-508-2900 ext 226.  Or, simply email Juan directly at jcapdet@nohotoyota.com.

Perfect Timing for the Memorial Day Sell-A-Thon!

Perfect Timing

Yes, it’s officially that special time of year again.  Memorial Day weekend…. the Super Bowl of auto sales.  Everyone who is looking for that “deal of the century” will either find it now or never.  The weather is perfect for Toyota’s Perfect Timing event taking place during North Hollywood Toyota’s Memorial Day Sell-A-Thon.  The two events combined spell one thing for savvy consumers… GINORMOUS savings!

Visit North Hollywood Toyota and Scion of North Hollywood this weekend and join the fun.  Free hot dogs, shaved ice, cold water, and sodas will be available during most of Saturday and Sunday.  Special savings on select new and used vehicles will be announced on the North Hollywood Toyota website at midnight tonight and the adwill hit newstands Saturday morning.

Stay ahead of the curve and make an appointmnet today.  There are two Sell-A-Thon hotlines.  Reach new or used dept’s at the numbers below:

• NEW CAR SALES – 800.800.6730
• PRE-OWNED and CERTIFIED USED CAR SALES – 800.731.8869

Win Toyota Prius. Destroy Cancer. Smile. =)

It’s that time of the year again.  It’s your chance to win a brand new 2009 Toyota Prius for just one hundred dollars!  Sound too good to be true?  Well here’s the scoop.

The 2009 Providence St. Joseph Foundation Golf Classic is upon us.  This charity event will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.  Once again, North Hollywood Toyota has donated a beautiful, brand new 2009 Toyota Prius which will be raffled off during the event.

Tickets for the Prius Drawing are one hundred dollars each.  Proceeds will benefit the Providence St. Joseph Foundation.  Proceeds will go towards special equipment for cancer research and treatment as well as for the neuroscience wing that is being built.  Winner need not be present to win.  Drawing is open to all California residents.

If you’d like to purchase a ticket for a chance to win, please pay by check at the following location:

• Toyota of North Hollywood, Cashiers Office, 4606 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602  800.800.CARS

Please support this wonderful organization.  Good luck!

DMV Fees Will Nearly Double in May

On the fence about whether to get that new car or not?  Well here’s something to consider.  California DMV fees will be rising next month.  In fact, they’re almost doubling! 

The current percentage for license fees stands at 0.65% of the sale price.  In May, this will change to 1.15%.  If you’re interested in saving big dollars off the purchase of your next car, make your move now. 

Toyota has a host of powerful incentives that end shortly and they just beefed up the Camry lease program as well.  For more details regarding the DMV fee increases and other information about saving money on your next car, please call the North Hollywood Toyota Internet Dept at 800-800-6730.

2009 Prius Inventories Dropping!

Priuses disappearing fast!

Yikes!  It’s officially model change-over time.  While there is great anticipation for the newly redesigned 2010 Prius, dealers are having a tough time keeping the 2009 models in stock.

“We’re almost out!  As of last night, we only have about a dozen left.  That number includes all packages including the Touring model.  It’s crazy,” says Noel Graham, Internet Director for North Hollywood Toyota.  “I hope we have enough to last until the 2010’s get here!”

Inventory numbers available internally from Toyota’s Dealer Daily system indicate that the ‘09 models are selling fast.  The special lease promotion that was introduced late last month is still in effect.  Those wishing to purchase the 2009 Prius can also still benefit from a $500 rebate or special financing rates as low as 4.9% for qualified customers.  Local supplies indicate that dealer pricing won’t be as aggressive as we’ve seen in the past on this model.  Without enough Priuses to meet this current demand, area dealers no longer are discounting like they were before.

But don’t worry, the factory discount still applies.  And with current incentives offering low pricing and payments, the Prius still is a steal.  Visit North Hollywood Toyota today for current available inventory and pricing.  Visit online at www.northhollywoodtoyota.com or call now at 800-800-6730.