If you’re like me, you need a vehicle that can keep up with your busy lifestyle. There’s no vehicle that’s better suited for this role than the Sienna minivan. With the 2011 Sienna from Toyota, Staten Island drivers will find that they can do so much more than they could with any other vehicle! Here are just a few (of the many) things you can do with your 2011 Toyota Sienna:

1. Carpool – It’s Tuesday night, soccer practice starts in an hour, how are your kids and their friends getting there? With the Sienna you can offer to pick up all the neighbors and you’ll be everyone’s favorite Mom!
2. Road trip – Nothing says family-fun like loading into the 2011 Toyota Sienna and heading across the country! Good news parents, the Sienna has plenty of rear-seat entertainment features like the TV screen to the right to keep your kids occupied for miles on end!
3. Remodeling projects – You’ve always wanted to remodel your bathroom, so what are you waiting for? With the Sienna, you have plenty of room for all the new appliances and hardware you need to give yourself the bathroom you want and deserve!
4. Groceries – Every mom’s favorite activity! Okay, maybe not a favorite activity. But, I have good news for you – you can look and feel good while running your errands thanks to the Sienna!
5. Move your kids to college – The day that all parents dread! Where in the world did the last 18 years go?
6. Take your dogs for a ride – Every dog loves to cruise around town and they will especially love it when they can do it in the Sienna.
7. Take a nap – After all these errands, you need a break! Thanks to the Sienna’s lounge seating, you can do just that! Check out this commercial to see how:

The best thing about the Sienna minivan is that you can do all of these activities without spending a lot of money! In fact, it’s one of the top family vehicles available for less than $30,000! Its base price is just $24,460 and it is available to you at Hudson Toyota! Staten Island drivers can trust our local dealership for all of their automotive needs – we have a showroom full of the latest vehicles, we have a reliable Toyota Service Center, and we have a friendly sales staff waiting to meet you! Stop in to discover how we can serve you and your family today!

If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly but also stylish and functional vehicle, I have the perfect option for you: the Staten Island new Toyota Prius! While I could go on about this hybrid forever, today I’ll keep myself to five of the top reasons why I consider the 2011 Prius to be a great choice.

1. Roomy cabin – as compared to previous models, the car is 0.4” longer and 2.2”wider, with a battery cooling unit takes up less space. With this additional size and space, along with a more efficiently designed cabin, the 2011 Prius provides roomy seating for up to five passengers. Backseat passengers also get both extra knee room thanks to the slimmer front seatbacks and better headroom thanks to the redesigned roofline.
2. Hatchback utility – you’ll find the same visual cues that make it stand out on the road, including the split rear window and wedge-shaped body. This cargo area expands easily, and the batteries are hidden away underneath so well you won’t even know they’re there.
3. Upscale features and options – the Prius comes standard with power windows, cruise control, and an AM/FM/XM/CD player. As for additional options, there’s a Touch Tracer system that mimics your finger-swipes over steering-wheel controls, a moonroof with solar panels, a remote air conditioner, a navigation system, LED headlamps, Bluetooth capabilities, and a backup camera.
4. Safety – seven airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and tire pressure monitors are all standard. Extra safety options include radar cruise control, a lane-departure warning system, a rearview camera, a “Safety Connect” system that alerts emergency crews after a crash, and Intelligent Parking Assist, which helps you parallel-park the Prius via the car’s cameras.
5. Exceptional fuel economy – in its annual ratings, the EPA named the 2011 Toyota Prius the nation’s most fuel-efficient vehicle for the year! Its fuel economy numbers truly seem unheard of – it earns 51 miles per gallon in the city and 48 miles per gallon on the highway!

To check out the 2011 Prius in person, come visit us at Hudson Toyota. As your Staten Island Toyota service leader, we are proud to offer both exceptional vehicles and exceptional service. Come see us today!

By now, news of the Toyota recall is no secret. The company said it had already identified the cause of the problem and corrected it on cars built since January. Of course, if you feel your car may have one of these problems, take it into our Toyota Service Center. Our trained service agents will expertly test the quality of your Newark Toyota brakes to make sure they’re up to speed. And while you’re there, be sure to check out our selection of new and used Toyota models we have in stock at Hudson Toyota.

For the sticking accelerator pedal recall, Toyota will install a stainless steel reinforcement bar into the pedal assembly, which will assure that it returns into place. For the floor mat recall, Toyota has asked owners to remove their mats and plans to reconfigure the accelerator pedal so that it cannot get caught on the floor mats. On Camry, ES 350 and Avalon, Toyota will reshape the floor beneath the pedals. Toyota will also install a brake override system on the affected Camry,  and Avalon.

But the unglamorous headlines haven’t stopped people from loving their Toyotas. In fact, many have praised Toyota for their reaction to the issue, and expressed their faith in the quality of the cars they still have every intention of buying. Says one customer: “I love the way my Prius integrates into my life — it recognizes me when I approach, answers my phone, plays my iPod… it’s a great car.”

Curt McAllister, Product News Manager at Toyota, says that its owners are passionate about their vehicles. And statistics show that Toyota and Lexus remain the world’s most defect-free cars. Toyota’s strong reputation of over three decades of quality simply can’t be beat, even if Detroit is hoping the recall means loyal customers will trade in for a Big Three model. But if you look at whose cars are the most reliable — whether 20 years ago, 10 years ago, or today — Toyota consistently comes out on top.

So to those loyal Toyota customers and fans out there, stop by our new and used cars NJ Toyota dealer to support decades of quality, reliability, customer service, and trust. Toyota really is too strong to be forgotten.

Toyota automaker is addressing issues concerning the recent recall of several of their models. The automaker has released a statement instructing Toyota drivers on what to do to insure their vehicles are safe and efficient. In 2010 Toyota NJ dealerships are certain the problems Toyota faced in 2009 will be resolved completely and drivers will continue to place their faith in this automaker.

The 2010 Toyota Prius has received some complaints, specifically 124 in the United States and 77 in Japan, of inconsistent anti-lock brakes. Customers report issues with the brake system in this vehicle, including brake failure, when driving on slick of bumpy surfaces. Toyota has identified the problem with the new brake system in the 2010 Prius and resolved the problem in automobiles built since January. Customers should be reassured that Toyota is considering a recall to resolve the problem and the only car affected by this particular issue is the 2010 Toyota Prius, no earlier Prius models used this specific brake system. Customers facing a problem can contact their local Toyota Service Center.

Toyota has also recalled several models due to an issue concerning sticking gas pedals. Models involved in this particular issue include 2009-10 Matrixes, 2005-10 Avalons, 2007-10 Tundras, 2008-10 Sequoias, also some 2009-10 Rav4s, 2009-10 Carollas, 2010 Highlanders and 2007-10 Camrys. Toyota has started to send letters to car owners who have these models regarding the recall. Owners are asked to wait to make an appointment with their dealership until they receive a notification letter. However, contact your Toyota Service Center if you have any doubts and refrain from driving your vehicle.

Toyota has developed a procedure for fixing vehicles with the possibility of a sticking gas pedal. The company will install a stainless steel reinforcement bar to keep the pedal from sticking and make sure the pedal returns to its proper position. Some vehicles including Camry and Avalons will have a brake override system installed as well.

The automaker has also taken steps to fix the floor mat recall occurring in certain Lexus, Camry, Corolla, Prius, Tacoma, Highlander, Venza, Matrix and Avalon vehicles. Toyota is asking that car owners remove their floor mats and not to replace them. In some vehicles Toyota plans to reconfigure the accelerator pedal and in others reshape the floor beneath the pedals.

Toyota is taking swift and efficient steps to resolve the issues their automobiles have been facing. If you have any concerns contact your local Toyota dealership immediately. Also visit the Toyota company website for more information regarding any of the recall procedures.

When purchasing a vehicle, most people focus on fulfilling a check list: appearance, interior, seating amount, color, dependability, safety and engine performance.

Although it’s not one of the immediate requirements on the checklist, a lot of people worry about repair fees and part cost. I’m sure that’s a significant reason why many people choose to invest in a Toyota over say, a BMW or Mercedes, aside from their ratings.

Now say you do get into an accident, or accidentally back-up into a cement pole in Walgreen’s parking lot, where do you go to get your Camry or Rav4 repaired? It’s usually the same debate: do you bring it in to an independent repair shop where their car knowledge is balanced among all car makes, and in turn charge lower fees, or bring it into one of the Toyota dealers in NJ who have technicians that specialize in repairing your vehicle but pay larger fees?

If that’s your debate, thing could be much easier for you. You can actually have your NJ Toyota repaired at Hudson Toyota’s  Newark Toyota service centers at the same price as one of those independent shops. The friendly technicians have much more intense training and experience in repairing all Toyota models and guarantee thorough, detailed repairs and routine service. And since they do charge similar fees as independent shops, you’re technically getting more for your money at a Hudson’s New Jersey Toyota dealer.

I brought in my Highlander a couple weeks ago to Hudson Toyota to have my alternator changed. I went in with the confidence of knowing whoever works on my car is specially trained to accurately and efficiently fix the problem. The best part, I paid what I would’ve at any regular repair shop. And that’s a good feeling.

Visit your source for quality Hudson Toyota mechanics for your next repair. Hudson Toyota is the Newark Toyota service center that treats its customers with the most respect and gives its customers the best service at the best prices.