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Living in Idaho, you’ve all learned how to drive in the snow and how to prepare your vehicles before winter. However, there may be one thing you may be forgetting, a Winter Emergency Kit. What should you keep in your Winter Emergency Kit? Keep reading to find out! Winter Emergency Kit Supplies High quality ice scraper and snow brush. Removing snow and ice from your car will help keep visibility when driving during winter. Make sure to brush the snow off the entire car to prevent the snow from blowing onto the windshield or back window and hindering your visibility. Shovel and salt or sand. Sometimes the snow is too high for your vehicle to make it through. Keeping a shovel will allow you to dig yourself out and drive away. Keeping salt or sand will allow you to sprinkle it under your tires and in your path to help you gain traction on slippery roads. Winter clothing and blankets. If you get into an accident or you get stranded, having these supplies will keep you warm until help arrives. If your car doesn’t restart, you’ll need the extra layers to help prevent hypothermia or frostbite from happening. Keep hand warmers in your car as well for extra warmth. First aid kit. If you or one of your passengers are injured in a crash, this will help to apply first-aid before emergency services arrives on the scene. Taking these precautions can help to lessen the severity of an injury. Flares or reflectors, and a flashlight. The reflectors or flares will help bring attention to you and make other drivers aware that you are on the side of the road. The flashlight will help you see what went wrong with your vehicle. Read more: How to be smart with your vehicle during the winter months More Tips and Tricks from Phil Meador Toyota Like this winter vehicle tip? Keep following our blog for more tips and tricks from Phil Meador Toyota. Not only do we want to help you find the perfect vehicle, we want our customers to be prepared for any vehicle problems. Visit us at Phil Meador Toyota to get your vehicle serviced this winter.

The 2020 Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles of 2019. An all-new redesign gave this model a more daring style. However, the style isn’t the only factor that made this car a top seller. The performance specs of this model, with a starting MSRP of $19,600, should convince you to purchase this sedan as well. To learn about the performance specs of the 2020 Toyota Corolla, keep reading! Engine and Performance of Each Trim There are six trim options for the 2020 Toyota Corolla, excluding the Hybrid option. The trim options are the Corolla L, LE, SE CVT, SE (6MT), XSE and the XLE. Starting off we have the L and LE trims. These two trims have a 1.8-Liter 4-Cylinder engine paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode. This pairing achieves a horsepower of 139 and 126 lb-ft of torque. The XLE trim also has this engine and transmission combination. However, they differ in fuel economy. The L and LE trims have a fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon in the city and 38 on the highway. The XLE trim has a fuel economy of 29 mpg in the city and 37 on the highway. The remaining three trims have the 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine. They do not share the same transmission though. The SE CVT and XSE trims both have the Dynamic-Shift Continuously Variable Transmission with physical First-launch gear. This combination achieves a horsepower of 169 and 151 lb-ft of torque. The fuel economy of these trims, however, are different. The SE CVT gets 31 mpg in the city and 40 on the highway. Conversely, the XSE gets 31 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. Now to return to the SE (6MT) trim. This trim has a 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission which paired with the 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine, achieves 169 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. The fuel economy of this trim is 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Read more: What are the color options for the 2020 Toyota Corolla? Test drive the 2020 Toyota Corolla If you like the power and performance of the 2020 Toyota Corolla, then schedule a test drive today. Looking for more information about this model? Check out our blog and model research pages. You can also contact us, and our team will help you find the information that you’re seeking.

We’re about a month away from 2020 which means it’s time to start planning a New Year’s Eve party. However, instead of hosting or going to a friend’s house, go out into Pocatello and celebrate with the community. There are four different New Year’s Eve events and activities in Pocatello, ID. Keep reading to find out which place is the best fit for you and your friends. New Year’s Eve Celebrations near Pocatello College of Arts & Letters New Year’s Eve Gala. Come down to L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center to see Idaho State University students perform. Dinner and drinks will be provided. This event will go on from 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person, $1,000 for 10 tickets and $95 for ISU faculty and staff. The money from the tickets will be used to fun student scholarships. The Great Palace Party New Years Eve Bash. The Palace Playhouse is hosting a 1920s themed New Year’s Eve party. Dress up as a flapper or gangster and celebrate the Roaring ‘20s. There will be dinner, dancing, music, Margaritas and other classic drinks. This event is from 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. New Year’s Eve Great Gatsby Bash 2020. Come down to Clydesdale Bar & Lounge and ring in the new year with friends. Come dresses up and enjoy drinks, music, and a live countdown from Time Square New York City. The event starts at 9 p.m. and you must be 21 and over to enter. New Year’s Eve at Jim Dandy. Enjoy beer, food and music at Jim Dandy Brewing as you celebrate the new year. Pints are $4 all night long. The food menu is provided by The Melt and Dunk Burger. The event starts at 6 p.m. Read more: How to smart with your vehicle during the winter months New Year, New Vehicle Once you’ve celebrated the beginning of a new year, come down to Phil Meador Toyota and get a new vehicle. We have over 70 new Toyota models in our inventory for you to choose from. Contact us to schedule a test drive or to learn about any of our models.

Now that we’re in December and winter weather is upon us, your vehicle is going to take some hits. Between the colder temperatures, snowstorms and icy roads, you’ll need take extra care of your vehicle during these next couple of months. Today we will be teaching you how to be smart with your vehicle during the winter. Keep reading to learn about these tips and tricks! Tips and tricks for keeping your vehicle in top shape during winter The first thing that you should get used to checking regularly is your tire pressure. Colder temperatures cause the tires to lose pressure. For every 10 degrees that the temperature drops, expect to lose about one to two pounds of pressure. To prevent a flat tire from happening, check your tire pressure every week with a tire gauge. You can find the proper tire pressure level in your vehicle’s manual or on a sticker in the door jamb. The next thing you should check regularly is your oil. Due to the cold weather, motor oil can become thick and flow as easily. To prevent this from happening, make sure that you have the proper oil. You’ll want an oil with a lower viscosity. The best oil to buy is a 5W-30 or 0-W30 oil. Be sure to get an oil change if you are using the wrong oil. The last thing you should do is remember the little things. These things will all help you in case of emergency or normal winter weather conditions. If you have lived in Idaho for a while, you may already have an ice scraper. It may time to get a new one if it isn’t scraping as well. If you ever have the issue of a dead battery or a flat tire, be sure to have the proper supplies. These supplies include an extra jacket, gloves, hat, scarf and a blanket. If you’ll be waiting for help to arrive, you’ll want to keep warm to prevent hypothermia. Read more: Can I Use All-Terrain Tires In Winter? Get your vehicle serviced at Phil Meador Toyota If you need to get an oil change or new tires for winter, come get your vehicle serviced at Phil Meador Toyota. Schedule an appointment online or contact us today!

Technology is taking over everything and your vehicle is no exception. Every new model that comes out has some sort of technology included in the features. The 2020 Toyota Prius is one hybrid model with plenty of available technology features. These features range from entertainment, safety and convenience features. There six technology features available for your driving pleasure. For more information on each feature keep reading! Technology in the 2020 Toyota Prius Apple CarPlay ® The 11.6-inch screen allows you to connect to your iPhone® to access directions, make calls, send messages and control your music. This allows you to keep more of your focus on the road and not on your phone. Amazon Alexa. With the Toyota+Alexa app you can use your voice to give Alexa commands. You can tell her to change the song, give you news, check the weather and control smart-home devices. Available color Head-Up Display. This system displays information like speed and Hybrid System Indicator info onto the windshield. This keeps you from having to look down to check for this information. Three USB ports. Charge your phones or play your music through the USB ports. There are two USB ports in the back and one media port in the front. Qi-compatible wireless charging. Charge your Qi-compatible devices on the nonslip wireless charging surface. Don’t worry about cords getting in your way by taking advantage of this feature. Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) with Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA). The ICS system will scan for stationary objects while you are parking. If it senses something it will send an alert, reduce engine power and apply brakes. IPA will guide your steering while you control the gas and brake when parking. Read more: What Toyota Vehicles are Hybrids? Test drive the 2020 Toyota Prius If these technology features sound tempting, then this is the hybrid model for you. Schedule a test drive of the 2020 Toyota Prius at Phil Meador Toyota today! If you would like to learn more about the Toyota Prius, contact us and our staff will gladly help you.

The first thing many people will notice about your car is its color. You want to make a good first impression, don't you? The Toyota Camry is one of the most popular and dependable cars in the whole world. Check out all of the beautiful colors it comes in for the 2020 model year. View our Toyota Camry inventory 2020 Toyota Camry Exterior Paint Color Options Super White Wind Chill Pearl Wind Chill Pearl with Midnight Black Metallic Roof Ruby Flare Pearl Supersonic Red Supersonic Red with Midnight Black Metallic Roof Blue Streak Metallic Blue Streak Metallic with Midnight Black Metallic Roof Galactic Aqua Mica Celestial Silver Metallic Celestial Silver Metalic with Midnight Black Metallic Roof Predawn Gray Mica Brownstone Midnight Black Metallic Contact us to learn more about the 2020 Toyota Camry

The Toyota Corolla is the single most popular car in the world. But hey, you might have already known that. The Corolla delivers time and time again on dependability, efficiency, and style. Here, we want to focus on the latter. What’s the first thing many people notice about any given car? The color! Check out the beautiful color options for the 2020 Toyota Corolla below. View our Toyota Corolla inventory 2020 Toyota Corolla paint color options Classic Silver Metallic Black Sand Pearl Barcelona Red Metallic Super White Blizzard Pearl Blue Crush Metallic NEW Celestite Gray Metallic NEW Blueprint Contact us to learn more

The Toyota RAV4 is one of the most popular models in the Toyota lineup. Its unique design and practical nature make it a vehicle that any driver would love to have. What matters most, however, is what’s under the hood. That goes for every vehicle. What kind of engine comes with the 2020 RAV4? Keep reading to find out. View our Toyota RAV4 inventory What engine does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have? All trim levels of the 2020 RAV4 come with a 203-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (I-4) engine. All trims are also available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, except the TRD Off-Road which only comes with all-wheel drive. On the efficiency side of things, the 2020 RAV4 averages up to an impressive 35 highway mpg, 26 city mpg, and 30 combined mpg. The RAV4 is just as efficient as it is fun to drive! What else could you want? Come on down to Phil Meador Toyota to learn more about this great crossover and what it can do for you! We will go over all of its available features, color options, pricing details, and anything else you want to know! We hope to see you soon. Contact us

Renting a car is one of the most convenient ways to get around when you’re away from home. It can also be a bit expensive if you don’t know a few simple tricks. Like anything in life, there are things you can do to save a few pennies when you rent a car. Keep reading to learn more. You might also be interested in: How to defrost your windshield in cold weather 3 ways to save when you rent a car Look for coupons This sounds painfully obvious, but it’s something plenty of people forget about. A simple Google search will give you access to tons of different coupons and discounts. Even if you can’t find one that is applicable to you, you should ask your agent about available coupons they have. This is the quickest way to save on renting a car, or on anything, really. You might also want to read: What is ToyotaCare? Avoid the airport If you fly to your destination, you will probably see rental car desks at the airport. It would be super convenient to get your rental car right then and there, but that convenience comes at a cost. Many airport-based rental dealerships charge up to 20% more than other locations. If you can find a way to a different rental store, you will save some cash. Go with something economical It can be pretty tempting to pick out a fancy vehicle with every bell and whistle. But if you’re only going to have the car for a week or two, tops, why bother spending more for luxury? If saving money is your goal, you should go with an efficient, safe, compact ride. Your credit card bill will thank us later. You might also like: Can I use all-terrain tires in winter?

Everybody knows how difficult things can be in the winter. Road conditions worsen and the temperatures dip below freezing. The lower the temperatures get; the harder things get for us and our cars. There are a lot of things people do to stay safe in the winter. We are all well-aware of the dangers that snow and ice can bring. People know how to handle these hazardous conditions, but some people make it tougher on themselves than need be. There are plenty of people who make it harder on themselves than need be. If you go off-roading, then you might think that your tires are fine. Are off-road tires OK in the winter though? Do All-Terrain Tires Work in Winter? Most people who are serious about going off-road usually invest in specialty tires. There are plenty of all-terrain and off-road tire sets that can give you better performance out in the rougher terrain. These tires usually do fine on the road under normal circumstances, but snow and ice are far from normal conditions. So, how do all-terrain tires hold up? The short answer is that they don’t hold up very well. You need to be careful when you’re selecting tires for your vehicle. If you want them to be all-terrain and all-season tires, then you need to look for a snowflake or three-peak mountain symbol. This symbol means the tires are rated to be reliable in the snow. They won’t be the best set of tires for these conditions, but it will save you the time and effort of getting a new set of tires for winter. How Spacious is the 2019 Toyota Highlander? Tires Available in Pocatello, ID Our service center can get you set up with a brand-new set of tires to help you face winter head-on. If you have any questions, then give us a call and we’ll be happy to help however we can.

Have you ever been sitting at home or at work wishing you could have a bit more adventure in your life? Working in an office every day might pay the bills, but it can be boring. You need something that is going to help you break free from the concrete jungle and get into the actual wilderness. You’re looking for something that is fun and engaging to drive. A vehicle that can feel at home in the city and off-road would be the ideal choice to match your needs. Something like the 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition would be the perfect addition to your garage. 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition Performance Details It’s no surprise that the 2020 Toyota 4Runner is a capable vehicle. It builds off what worked and made subtle improvements to the quality of the ride. The Venture edition even further improves upon the 4Runner. It offers a lot of additional features that make it more capable of off-roading. There’s also a bold new design look for the Venture edition. The first thing you’ll notice is the Yakima Megawarrior rack and roof rack crossbars that make it easier to carry any off-road accessories with ease. The Venture edition also sports 17-in TRD wheels in a gunmetal color. It is also tricked out with Toyota Safety Sense and a new multimedia system that keeps the party going no matter how far you travel. The Venture Edition is your ticket to adventure and exploration if that is what you’re after. What is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro? Test Drive a 2020 Toyota 4Runner in Pocatello, ID You can be one of the first people to test drive a 2020 Toyota 4Runner and experience the Venture edition when it arrives at Phil Meador Toyota. If you have any questions, then please give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.

Every car these days boasts about its features. They try to draw drivers in by giving them the nicest and shiniest toys, but they forget about something important. Some cars get so caught up on trying to appear cool that they forget to actually be cool. Car companies have the ability to reinvigorate a car and its style every year. Toyota took full advantage of this opportunity with the 2020 Toyota C-HR. The C-HR was already a popular crossover, but the new features help it to stand out from the crowd even more. New Features for the 2020 Toyota C-HR The first, and most obvious, change that you’ll notice about the 2020 Toyota C-HR is its exterior style. Its front end has been completely restyled to give it a bit of a wider profile. LED headlights have been blended into the front fascia seamlessly. The wheels have also been redesigned to help accentuate the bold look. It will also offer new color options: Supersonic Red, Hot Lava, and a new silver R-code roof option. It has a coupe-like style while still retaining the versatility of a cross over. It is also coming into 2020 with a lot of new features. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard features in the C-HR, along with SiriusXM radio. The C-HR will be stylish and safe with the inclusion of Toyota Safety Sense P as a standard feature. TSS-P is a suite of intelligent driver-assistance technologies that will make driving every day even easier. How Much Can the 2019 Toyota Tacoma Tow? Reserve a 2020 Toyota C-HR in Pocatello, ID You can be one of the first people to test drive the 2020 Toyota C-HR if you stop by Phil Meador Toyota. Feel free to give us a call with any questions and we’ll be happy to help in whatever way that we can.