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Watch Cobie Smulders Save the Day in this 2020 Toyota Highlander Commercial You may have seen it back on Game Day, but here’s a fun commercial starring television and movie star Cobie Smulders. Watch her rescue multiple people from danger and load them all up comfortably inside the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Sure, it’s ridiculous, but it does a good job of showing the stylish, capable midsize crossover in action. more See Our Toyota Highlander Stock If you want to check out the 2020 Toyota Highlander, come by Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho and schedule a test drive today! See Our New Toyota Stock

Where Can I Get a New Car Battery in Pocatello, ID? If you don’t have a working battery in your car, you’re going nowhere. That’s obvious, but just imagine how many people go day after day without thinking about how their battery is performing. If you’re not sure how well the battery in your car is performing, you should get it checked. For certified Toyota service, bring your Toyota down to Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho. Service specialists can help you determine when you need a new battery. more Noticing Signs of a Low Battery? If your battery is more than three years old, you may have noticed occasional problems starting your car, or dim headlights. You may also have an underperforming battery if your headlights or internal lights weaken when you turn on vent fans or air conditioning. It may help to use a car battery charger some nights, but it’s impossible to get that battery performing like new without getting a new battery. How to Get a New Car Battery for your Toyota Toyota makes their own batteries for their cars, so don’t settle for anything less. Toyota Truestart™ batteries are approved by engineers at Toyota to provide long-term reliable power to your car’s electrical systems. The service technicians at Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho can hook you up with a new battery or service your car if they find your battery isn’t the underlying problem. How to be Smart with your Vehicle During the Winter Months Not Every Battery is the Same Take the guesswork out of buying a battery and putting it in the car yourself. This can be dangerous, and besides, it is far more convenient to bring your car to Phil Meador Toyota and have the service technicians inspect all your Toyota’s systems at the same time. You can consolidate your maintenance needs by getting your battery replaced at the same time you get an oil change, tire rotation, or alignment check. Test Drive a 2020 Toyota in Pocatello, ID Now that most of the 2020 model year Toyota vehicles have arrived on the lot at Phil Meador Toyota, it’s a great time to contact us to schedule a test drive. Call, chat online, or visit us on our lot to check out the future of Toyota cars today!

What Are the Interior Options of the 2020 Toyota Corolla? There is hardly a compact sedan more well-known than the Toyota Corolla, but have you seen the 2020 model yet? The 2020 model year brings with it a fully redesigned Toyota Corolla, moving the legendary car into its 12 th generation. Whereas the Corolla looked thoroughly unexciting for most of its existence, the latest design looks sporty. With a low grille to mimic the design of the Camry and thin headlights, the Corolla appears more aggressive. A sportier Corolla is fresh to see from the outside, but how does it look inside? We will walk you through some of the trim levels so you can read about some of the interior options on the sedan. more What Are the Interior Options of the L and LE Trim Levels? Both trims have black cloth seats, but the LE gives you the option of selecting light gray or macadamia/beige. You can also get packages on the LE to give your Corolla a smart key upgrade, blind-spot monitor, and 16-inch wheels. What Safety Features are Available in the 2020 Toyota Corolla? What Are the Interior Options of the SE and SE Manual Trim Levels? The same all-black fabric returns with an option for light grey/moonstone fabric on the SE and SE Manual trims. Three packages are available on these trims, with each including all of the features of the package before it: the SE Premium Package, SE Premium Package with Options, and SE Premium Package with JBL® Audio and Options. What Are the Interior Options of the XLE and XSE Trim Levels? The two most premium trim levels of the 2020 Toyota Corolla, as you could probably guess, have the highest quality interior options. While both have the all-black Softex®, the similarities end there for their seat trims. The XSE version of the all-black Softex® is mixed with fabric. Another mixed media seat trim on the XSE is colored blue and black. The XLE does not mix materials, having two Softex® colors, the all- black, and the macadamia/beige colored seat trims. The remainder of the interior options can be summed up rather simply because both trims have the same two package options, the XLE/XSE Connectivity Package or the XLE/XSE Connectivity Package with Options. See the Interior Options of the 2020 Toyota Corolla on a Test Drive in Pocatello, ID A great place to go and see these interiors for yourself is Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho. Contact the dealership online or by phone to schedule a test drive today!

Phil Meador Toyota Valentine’s Day Special The Phil Meador Toyota dealership in Pocatello is ready to embrace Valentine’s day with a special for anyone who stops in and test drives a Toyota. You can bring along your date for the holiday and get behind the wheel of a new Toyota model together! more What You’ll Find at Phil Meador Toyota There is no shortage of vehicles ready to be test driven on our lot. We have Toyota mainstays like the Corolla, 4Runner, Tacoma, Camry, Tundra, and RAV4 if you like reliable Toyota sedans, SUVs and trucks. If you want to get inside some more unusual Toyota models like the 86, or Yaris, we have those too. Don’t worry, there are still a few Sienna, C-HR, Avalon, and Highlander models as well. Pre-Owned Cars at Phil Meador You can also check out our extensive stock of pre-owned cars. We have over 200 total vehicles, with more than 50 of those being Toyota. You can also find pickup trucks like the popular Ram 1500, Ford F-150, and the Chevrolet Silverado. SUV shoppers will find off-road and SUV favorites from Jeep and Subaru. We also have a small collection of luxury vehicles from automakers like Lexus and BMW. Other Specials Now’s a great time to check out all the vehicles on sale at Phil Meador Toyota. There are more than a hundred cars with qualifying for special lease, customer cash, bonus cash, and APR financing deals, so if you do decide you want to buy a Toyota, the Phil Meador dealership has a match for you. College graduates, military service members, and Uber drivers can even qualify for offers that make getting a new Toyota much easier. Click Here to View Our New Car Inventory Schedule a Test Drive at Phil Meador in Pocatello, ID Whether you want to take advantage of the Valentine’s Day special or just want to look at some new Toyota vehicles, stop by Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello. You can contact us online or give us a call to schedule your test drive anytime!

When you have a family, it can be difficult to stay sane during family vacations and road trips. The 2020 Toyota Sienna helps to make trips with your family much easier. The minivan does this through its available convenience features. What convenience features does the 2020 Toyota Sienna have? Read on to find out! more Seating, entertainment and easy-access features Dual-View Blu-ray Disc ™ Entertainment Center. This entertainment center comes with a 16.4-inch color display, SD and HDMI inputs, two 120V AC power outlets and a remote with two wireless headphones. Enjoy one or two images on the screen. Dual Power Sliding Side Doors. This available feature allows you to open the sliding side doors in a few different ways. You can use the button on the key fob, a switch on the overhead console, or just pull on the door handles. Power liftgate. If your hands are full, just use the Smart Key fob to open the power rear liftgate. When all your cargo is placed into the Sienna, you can close the liftgate from the driver’s seat. Smart Key System. Running errands is a lot easier with the Smart Key System. You can keep your Smart Key fob in your pocket or purse and open the doors with the touch of a handle. Start or stop the engine with the push of a button. Split and Stow 3 rd Row ® In one fluid motion, you can fold the third-row seats into a cargo area storage compartment. This will allow you to have a flat load space to fit all of your cargo. Auto Access Seat. If one of your family members uses a wheelchair, the Auto Access Seat makes getting in and out easier. The seat rotates 90 degrees and extends from the vehicle to lower to a convenient transfer height. Read more: What should you keep in your Winter Emergency Kit? Test drive the 2020 Toyota Sienna today Does this seem like the perfect minivan for your family? Schedule a test drive of the 2020 Toyota Sienna today. Contact us if you would like to learn more about this model. Our team is always happy to help our customers get all they information they need.

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular sedan options and one of the best selling Toyota models. It’s no wonder it’s so liked with its enhanced handling and superb performance. While the performance is fun, there are several driver assistance safety features available through Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0. What safety features are available in the 2020 Toyota Corolla? Keep on reading to find out! more Standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 Features Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection. This system detects vehicles and pedestrians. When it senses a potential collision, it will send out an audio and visual alert. If you do not brake in time, it will automatically apply the brakes. Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Using a radar and an in-vehicle camera, this will detect vehicles and their distance. This system will automatically adjust your speed as necessary. If you need to apply the brakes, it will send out an alert. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Edge Detection. This system will take corrective steering action when necessary to keep the vehicle in the lane. Automatic High Beams. The high beams will activate at speeds above 25 mph and will use camera to detect oncoming vehicles. It will automatically switch between low and high beams. Lane Tracing Assist. This system will detect lane markings to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. Road Sign Assist. Using a camera, this system will detect several different street signs and display them onto the Multi-Information Display. Read more: What are the 2020 Toyota Corolla Performance Specs? Test drive the 2020 Toyota Corolla today If you like the safety features of the 2020 Toyota Corolla, come down to Phil Meador Toyota to test drive it today. You can schedule a test drive ahead of time by filling out the form on our website. If you would like to learn more about this model, check out our blog or model research pages.

The 2020 Toyota Avalon packs a lot of power with a maximum horsepower of 310 and a torque of 268 lb-ft. However, the technology and connectivity features are what help bring a fun driving experience. The 2020 Toyota Avalon offers technology features to help you stay connected both in and out of your car. more What features are available? Available features include Apple CarPlay®, JBL® Premium Audio system, Toyota Remote Connect, 7-inch Multi-Information Display, and Qi-compatible wireless charging. Additionally, there are four USB 2.0 ports for anyone who does not have a Qi-compatible device. The Toyota Remote Connect can be used with an Apple Watch or any other compatible smartwatch. Vehicle location, locking and unlocking the doors, and starting the engine can be done with a touch or voice command. The 7-inch Multi-Information Display shows you your fuel level, current miles per gallon, turn-by-turn directions and status of safety systems. The audio multimedia system is where you can access all of your apps, navigation and audio features. If you don’t have an Apple® smartphone you can stream your music using Bluetooth® connectivity. If you enjoy listening to the radio, satellite radio is a standard feature. Voice activation is also standard in all trim levels. Read more: Check out Toyota’s New Warranty Program Test drive the 2020 Toyota Avalon Interested in the 2020 Toyota Avalon? Schedule a test drive at Phil Meador Toyota today! See how this model looks and performs, while enjoying the technology features, in person before purchasing the Avalon. If you would like to learn more about this model, keep checking on our blog or check out our model research page. However, you can also contact us with any questions. Our team is always happy to help provide you with the information you need before buying a Toyota model.

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! more 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! more 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. more 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! more 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! more 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.