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Today, we are posting a video of Milton Ruben Toyota's parts department. Clay Woodward and his team of parts advisors can help you find what your Toyota needs right from the first step. As little as one phone call can put you well on your way to having your Toyota up and running in no time. For Clay or any of his parts advisors, call 706-396-3551 and ask for the parts department.

From PRNewswire: Toyota announced a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross and other nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in the regions worst-hit by the storm. In addition, Toyota will match employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other non-profits doing relief and recovery work in affected communities. Commenting on the donation, Shigeki Terashi, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor North America, Inc., said, "On behalf of Toyota, we express our sincere condolences to the families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Since we have operations and many dealerships in the affected regions, we felt a special responsibility to lend a hand. In addition to this contribution, many Toyota employees are already involved in volunteer activities to support those in need. We very much appreciate their support." To donate or to learn more about donating or giving a helping hand to those in need, visit the American Red Cross nearest you.

This week, we have gone over the factory and extended warranties for your new Toyotas. You already know that once we get you into your new Toyota, you can customize your extended warranty to fit all of your personalized needs. Today, we will explain just what a Toyota Certified Preowned Car is, and what warranty coverage you should expect to have with that. The best new cars make the best used cars. If a new vehicle is not what you are in the market for, our Toyota Certified Preowned Program is the place to begin your used car search. With a 12 month and 12,000 mile comprehensive warranty, a 7 year, 100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, and a full year of roadside assistance, Milton Ruben’s Certified Toyotas are the leaders of the pack. Our certification process keeps you in mind every step of the way. The TCUV standards apply from the time a Toyota dealer acquires the vehicle through to the final sale. Each candidate for certification can be a current model year vehicle, up to and including six year old models, with 85,000 miles or less on the odometer. Prior to the rigorous 160-point inspection every certified Toyota goes through, a CARFAX vehicle history report is reviewed to ensure that only the best of the best vehicles receive the Toyota Certified Seal of approval. With over 30 years of experience, the sales team at Milton Ruben Toyota will make sure your request gets immediate attention and that we provide you with our best customer service while helping you find the Toyota you need!

We have discussed the basic Toyota warranty coverage, and we have touched upon extended warranties that we offer at Milton Ruben Toyota. Today, we will go into much more detail about the choices you have when designing your extended vehicle warranty. Your powertrain warranty covers the major components of your new Toyota. The engine consists of the engine block and cylinder heads and all internally lubricated parts, seals, and gaskets. In your transmission, the transmission/transaxle case and all lubricated parts, seal, and gaskets are covered. This does not include clutch assemblies in manual transmissions. Your new vehicle’s drive axle is also covered under the powertrain warranty. This includes the differential/axle housings, all internally lubricated parts, seals, and gaskets. The platinum coverage is easier described by explaining what it does not cover. Under the platinum plan, only the following will not be covered: Brake linings, brake drums and rotors, disc brake pads, standard transmission clutch components, air bags, solar powered devices, hinges, glass, lenses, sealed beams, body parts and/or panels, trim, moldings, door handles, door lock cylinders, tires, wheels, batteries, light bulbs, upholstery, paint, bright metal, freeze plugs, heater and radiator hoses, exhaust system, shock absorbers, audio, security or other systems not factory installed, work such as front-end alignment or wheel balancing, constant velocity joint boots, safety restraint systems, cellular phones, electronic transmitting devices (except for those specifically listed under silver, gold, or gold plus coverage), radar detectors, appliances, near object avoidance systems and all laser radar cruise control components, vinyl and convertible tops. You can customize your new Toyota’s extended warranty plan to cover anything from the basics, outlined in the powertrain warranty to everything not mentioned in the platinum coverage. This being said, we invite you to contact any of our business managers at Milton Ruben Toyota, as they can tailor fit you with the extended warranty plan that will fit your needs. This is Andy O'Harrow, one of our business managers at Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta. He can answer any of your warranty questions. 706-868-0588

The original manufacturer’s service contract, or ToyotaCare, in our case, is the initial service contract provided for a new vehicle. The ToyotaCare package includes your basic maintenance, such as oil change, tire rotation, and multipoint inspection for 24 months or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Today, we will go over the extended vehicle warranty. There are five extended warranty plans that you can choose from to protect your new vehicle and yourself from unwanted costs. Length and extent of these five plans can be altered to suit your needs. The powertrain, silver, gold, gold plus, and platinum plans cover you car against major breakdowns. You can choose basic options, covering your engine, transmission, and drive axle, you can opt for complete coverage of almost all assemblies of your vehicle, or you can custom design the plan to fit your specific needs. Milton Ruben Toyota even offers roadside assistance, car rental reimbursement, and a guaranteed price refund for your warranty plan. The purpose of these warranties is to guarantee that your new Toyota has no manufacturer defects. With any of our extended warranty plans, you can be sure to keep your vehicle on the road years longer, and avoid unexpected high repair costs for the length of your plan. Tomorrow, we will be back to break down the five different plans, so that you can choose the extended warranty that is right for you.

Yesterday, we discussed the coverage that the Toyota warranty has, including ToyotaCare. The Toyota warranty covers your powertrain, basic components, rust-through, emissions, and your hybrid parts. ToyotaCare is your basic maintenance (oil change, tire rotation, and multipoint inspection). Today, we will focus on the practicality of extended vehicle warranties, also known as a vehicle service agreement.  A vehicle service agreement is designed to offer peace of mind, in that it extends the length of time a customer can receive this all encompassing coverage of your vehicle service. Many people believe that you should wait to purchase an extended warranty, thinking that it is counterproductive to have two warranties simultaneously. On the contrary, extended warranties are based upon the vehicle’s age and mileage. In fact, the newer the vehicle, the lower the cost of the service agreement, so buying the extended vehicle warranty along with your new car locks in the rates at a lower price.  The cost of waiting is much higher than the cost of an extended vehicle warranty. You may believe that the little things that may go wrong with your vehicle will not cost as much as the vehicle service contract. In reality, one major system could fail, and make the contract worthwhile in just one visit to Milton Ruben Toyota. The longer you wait, the higher the cost, so now is the time to cover your vehicle and your wallet with any of our extended warranty plans.  Stay tuned over the next few days, as we will go into detail about the extended vehicle warranty levels, and what each one covers. The information we post will be sure to make your choice easier when purchasing the extended warranty that is right for you.

Saturday April 28, 2012 Wildwood Park, Appling GA Open Team Bass Tournament Sponsored by Milton Ruben Toyota PRIZE: FIRST PLACE $10,000 ENTRY FEE: $100.00 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: Blastoff at 6:30am 4/28/2012. Finish time 3:00pm same day. Late registration 5:00-6:00am. All boats must be checked in by 6:00am. Clark Hill Committee Rules apply; rules will be read the morning of tournament. The Clark Hill Committee will act as tournament officials and will be the responsible party for all decisions running this bass tournament. Proceeds to benefit Augusta Warrior Project.

Become a part of the Milton Ruben Toyota team, as we expand our dealership in 2012: We are looking for ENTRY LEVEL LUBE TECHS, ENTRY LEVEL SERVICE ADVISORS, and SERVICE GREETERS / PORTERS. Milton Ruben Toyota places highest priority on guest service, and we are looking for candidates who are energetic, enthusiastic, and focused on providing optimal customer service. Must be able to resolve conflicts and create positive outcomes. Full-time and part-time positions available. Some Saturdays required. College students encouraged to apply. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a drug screening and background check. Send resume to Bob Holloway, Toyota Service Manager, at bholloway@miltonruben.com, or call Bob at 706.868.5454x221 to inquire.

Hi friends, We are moving forward here at Milton Ruben Toyota and are ready to move into the renovated building in January. The final preparations are under way, and the pavers were out this morning paving the areas surrounding the building. Curious about our progress? Check out the video: Milton Ruben Toyota has a temporary trailer set up for Toyota sales and leasing until construction is completed. Be sure to check out our inventory at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com, or visit us on Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

Every Autumn, nature puts on a brilliant show of color in many parts of the United States. From bright yellows to vibrant reds, the leaves transform, showing their rich and vibrant hues. The foliage season begins in early September in the northern regions and ends in southern locations in late October or early November. Every year, people flock to these areas to take in the fall foliage and catch a glimpse of nature's splendor. Where will you be driving this season? Ready for Fall driving? Check out our inventory at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com for a wide variety of new and used vehicles by Toyota, Scion, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chevrolet and a variety of used makes and models.

Want to win tickets to see Blackberry Smoke on Friday, September 30th? All you have to do to enter is email Sales Consultant Tony Sutphin at asutphin@miltonruben.com! Toyota Tony is giving away several pairs!!

We enjoyed our visit yesterday from Tony Sutphin's English Bulldogs, Sarge and Daisy! The pair strolled the car lot, checked out the Toyota lineup of Camrys and Corollas, and managed to make it up the stairs to our temporary Toyota sales office. Ready for your next Toyota or Scion? Call Anthony "Toyota Tony" Sutphin at 706.229.6558 to arrange for a test drive, or check out our online inventory at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com!