The cost of regular routine maintenance can be a burden on customers, and we want our Frankfort Toyota area drivers to not feel burdened.  Luckily, we are here to remind you of the peace of mind that comes with every new Toyota vehicle.  Toyota Care, your two-year complimentary maintenance plan with roadside assistance, is your worry-free maintenance plan for two years, or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.  

So what exactly does the Toyota Care complimentary maintenance plan include?  Toyota-trained technicians at the Matteson Auto Mall Toyota dealership, Planet Toyota will help you fulfill your regular routine maintenance schedule.  Included in your plan includes engine oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspection.  Included in the plan is the 5k, 10k, 15k, 20k, and 25k normal factory maintenances.  

Also included in a 24-hour roadside assistance.  This means if you get locked out, have a flat tire, need a jump start, need fluid delivery or towing for the unexpected occasions, your worries will all be covered in Toyota Care.  We will also be sure to removed you of your scheduled maintenance at Planet Toyota, and will keep a detailed history of all of your maintenance visits at your Frankfort Toyota area dealer in the Matteson Auto Mall. 

Don’t wait, stop in to test drive your new Toyota vehicle today and know not only are your purchasing a dependable vehicle from Planet Toyota, but also the complimentary peace of mind with Toyota Care. 

The Camry, being one of the most popular Toyota models sold at the Matteson Auto Mall, can help you take control of your life.  What you may not realize the the ripple of change that effects everything you do.  For potential car buyers at Planet Toyota, the Camry is more than just a new vehicle, it is the source of an impact that has changed people lives – even people who don’t own one!  At Toyota, we want to know how The Camry Effect has impacted you! 

Have you driven one, been picked up for a date in one, gone on a road trip?  These are all things we want to know more about.  The Camry is not only impacting individuals, but also is impacting our environment.  The Camry lasts longer, so less vehicles need to be produced.  We are saving on materials and on manpower owning a more reliable vehicle.  

Before joining The Camry Effect, take a look for yourself and explore the effect.  You will be able to see the different stages the Camry has gone through since inception, as well as statistics showing how many drivers have owned more than one Camry, how many Camry owners have bumper stickers on their car, the total miles Camry drivers have gone, and other crazy stats that shows the effect the Camry has.  Read other people’s stories.  Some are funny, some are heartfelt – whichever it is, the Camry has changed people’s lives.  

We want to be sure you create your story as well from your Planet Toyota Camry vehicle.  The Matteson Auto Mall Toyota staff is geared up to hear the impact our neighborhood has in The Camry Effect.

Now, not only will you receive a $1,000 rebate towards a new financed or leased vehicle through Toyota Finance Services, but right now we are asking for no money down AND no payments for 90 days!*  Drive home in a new 2012 Toyota Camry, 2012 Toyota Corolla, 2012 Toyota Yaris, 2012 Toyota Tacoma or 2012 Toyota RAV4 to receive this incredible deal that is being offered to new or recent college graduates only!  All you need to do is prove you have graduated in the past two years or that you are in the next six months, as well as show proof of your current employment.

We at Planet Toyota know that after graduation many are tight on cash, and at that point where you are needing to start making those student loan payments.  Here at the Matteson Auto Mall, we understand your needs, and want to make the transition from college into your new life as a grad as smooth and painless as possible.

Right now Toyota is also sponsoring a College Grad Video Contest that can give you the change to win a brand new 2012 Toyota Corolla S.  This contest’s purpose is to hear how you would market the $1,000 college grad rebate.  Check-out the video contest HERE and enter for your change to win a brand new Toyota vehicle.  Also available is the sweepstakes grand prize of $1,000 just for voting in the video contest, as well as $20 instant win Amazon gift cards when voting.

Stop Planet Toyota in the Matteson Auto Mall today to test drive the brand new Toyota vehicle that you want to finance or lease and receive your $1,000 recent college grad rebate!

*On select models to qualified buyers through TFS. Rebates may be in lieu of special financing.  See dealer for complete program details. 

Remember, we offer service ’til midnight Monday through Friday, and hours on Saturday to be sure whatever time you need is available for your busy schedule.  Get ready for the summer with a variety of service specials available at Planet Toyota.  We haven’t had our air conditioning on in months, so be sure that your vehicle is ready for the heat by coming in for a A/C performance check for $9.99 + tax.  The Planet Toyota service staff will check freon levels, check for visual leads, and check vent temp and output.  Be sure to stop in so that on the first hot day you won’t be left without your air conditioning.  While you’re in be sure to clip out the service coupon for a FREE coolant inspection.  We will check coolant level, check coolant pressure, check all hoses & clamps and check coolant condition so that you make sure your vehicle doesn’t over-heat this summer.

Of course, one of our best and most popular service coupons available is our lube, oil & filer special for $24.99 plus tax.  For under $25 we will change your oil, replace the filter, give a multi-point inspection, and check and top off fluid levels.  Also, don’t forget that ALL services performed come FREE with a free carwash, so you will leave our service department with a sparkling vehicle.

Other spring service special coupons are available when visiting the Planet Toyota website, including a mini-maintenance package for $59.99, a front brake special for $129.99, or a FREE basic diagnosis.  Also available is a $50 bonus coupon, which your savings will increase the more you spend!

Be sure to stop in Planet Toyota, your Mokena Toyota area and surrounding area Toyota dealership located in the Matteson Auto Mall.  We are here to help you save money on all your service needs.  Go online or call us to schedule your appointment today.  We look forward to servicing your vehicle!

No matter the vehicle you are looking for, you can count on your Matteson Auto Mall Toyota dealer to have the vehicle that fits your needs.  During this special savings event, stop in to test drive the New 2012 Toyota Tundra 4×4 or Venza LE, both of which are offering 0% APR* financing for 60 months at Planet Toyota. Other great financing rates include the New 2012 Toyota Highlander 4×4, Sienna LE, Corolla LE, or RAV4 4×4, all of which have 0.9% APR* financing available to qualified buyers.  The last great financing deals available are the New 2012 Toyota Avalon for 1.9% APR* financing for 60 months and the New 2012 Toyota Camry LE for 2.9% APR* financing for 60 months.  

Is leasing more what you are looking for?  Don’t worry – here at Planet Toyota, during the Toyota A LOT FOR LESS event, amazing lease specials are available as well.  Come check out the Corolla LE which is available to lease for only $169* per month, or the 2012 Camry LE for just $199* per month. The deals don’t stop there, the Highlander 4×4 is available to lease for $279* and the RAV4 for $290*.  Be sure to stop in Planet Toyota in the Matteson Auto Mall for more financing and lease specials available.  

Don’t forget, not only can you receive great financing or lease specials during the Toyota A Lot For Less event, but every financed or leased new Toyota purchase comes with ToyotaCare^ complimentary for two years! Stop into Planet Toyota today to test drive one of these fine vehicles and save big!

Planet Toyota compares five of the Japanese automaker’s popular vehicles with Honda models. In the comparison, Planet Toyota let’s customers see the advantages of purchasing a Toyota with comparisons on all aspects of the two vehicles, including price, passenger space, cargo space, fuel economy, standard and optional features, powertrain and other areas.

In the head-to-head comparisons, the Mokena Toyota area dealership compares the Toyota Corolla to the Honda Civic, Toyota Camry to the Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna to the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Highlander to the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Prius to the Honda Insight.

The online comparisons will save Planet Toyota customers a trip. Instead of having to visit Toyota and Honda dealerships, customers can access information with the click of their computer mouse.

In looking at the online comparisons, Planet Toyota customers will see the advantages of the Toyota models. The comparison reveals that a Toyota Corolla LE starts at $1,065 less than a comparably equipped Civic LX. The Corolla LE also has an optional available Bluetooth, moon roof and sunroof and standard heated outside mirrors, while the Civic LX does not.

The comparison reveals that the Toyota Camry LE has better fuel economy, more engine horsepower and six more cupholders than the Honda Accord LX. An onboard computer is standard on the Camry LE, but not available on the Accord LX.

The Toyota Sienna LE gets better fuel economy, has more passenger seating and is $2,080 less than the Honda Odyssey LX. Toyota’s Sienna has standard automatic climate control and heated outside mirrors, both of which are not available in the Odyssey LX.

The Toyota Highlander is $380 less and gets better fuel economy than the Honda Pilot. The Toyota Prius has better fuel economy, more horsepower and more interior space than the Honda Insight.

Be sure to stop in Planet Toyota, your Toyota Matteson dealership today, to see for yourself what the comparisons already prove – that Toyota vehicles are outstanding.  Your Mokena Toyota area dealer is waiting for you to drive home in one of these vehicles today!

Kelley Blue Book rated brand-new vehicles and recognized the ones that will maintain the most value after the first five years of purchase. In picking Toyota, Kelley Blue Book examined sales data, market conditions, competition, future economic conditions and their own market and pricing analysts’ experiences with the vehicles.

So when customers purchase a brand new Toyota at Planet Toyota Chicago area dealer, they will get a quality vehicle that is literally worth its weight in gold. The is the second time in three years that Kelley Blue Book has given the Japanese-based car manufacturer the award. The area Frankfort Toyota dealer is excited to show customers their inventory of this award-winning brand.

“Winning the top brand in the Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards is a very significant honor as it reflects Toyota’s commitment to quality, dependability and reliability, which ultimately adds up to great value,” said Bob Carter, who is Toyota group vice president and general manager, in an official company press release. “Toyota will continue to deliver the finest cars and trucks consumers have come to expect for over a half a century.”

The researchers at Kelley Blue Book said they are not surprised that Toyota came out on top, and Planet Toyota Chicago area dealer share their thoughts. Kelley Blue Book called Toyota “famously reliable transportation.”

Toyota offers a full lineup of cars, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, hatchbacks, gasoline-electric hybrids and a minivan. The area Frankfort Toyota dealer carries every model.

The Toyota cars are the Corolla, Camry and Avalon. Toyota’s sport utility vehicles, which includes crossover sport utility vehicles, are the RAV4, Venza, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, 4 Runner and Sequoia. For Planet Toyota Chicago area customers who are in the market for a pickup truck, Toyota offers the Tacoma and Tundra. Gasoline-electric hybrid shoppers will love the Prius, Prius Plug-In, Prius V, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid.

Toyota makes the Yaris and Matrix hatchbacks. The Toyota Sienna minivan provides space for seven passengers.  Stop by your area Frankfort Toyota dealer, Planet Toyota today to test-drive one of these great vehicles!

If you’re looking for a safer car to protect you and your family, stop by Planet Toyota! Boasting the best Toyota service Matteson and area Mokena Toyota dealer customers look forward to stopping in to check out the great selection and huge savings. Why wait to reduce your ecological footprint when the Prius and Venza are ready to drive off the Planet Toyota lot right now?

Healthystuff.org asserts that the new car smell that many customers find so appealing is actually toxic and is produced from off-gassing of the interior parts of the vehicle. Hot days in brand new vehicles can be even more dangerous, as the heat breaks down the chemicals increasing the rate of release into the air. There are over 250 pounds of plastics used in the production of today’s vehicles. Brominated flame retardants contribute about 30% of the daily exposure. The good news is that since 2006, guidelines have changed dramatically. It is estimated that 17% of today’s vehicles do not use PVC in their interiors at all and 60% abstain from using brominated flame retardants.

The criteria used to judge the top ten list on Healthystuff.org was the absence of using brominated flame retardants in all interior components, avoidance of use of PVC fabrics and interior trim and a low level of heavy metals and allergy-inducing metals. Planet Toyota is proud to carry the earth and consumer-friendly Toyota Prius and Venza to ensure your safety. With our every day great prices they won’t be on the lot long! See your area Mokena Toyota dealer, Planet Toyota, right away!

Toyota launched the Auto-Biography campaign on Facebook in 2010 as a fun and exciting platform for customers to share stories about their Toyotas. The stories that have been posted on the Facebook page run the gamut, from Toyota owners talking about their first cars to those talking about taking road trips in their Toyotas.  Mokena Toyota area customers are sharing their experiences, too. 

Bob Zeinstra, who is Toyota’s United States national manager of advertising and strategic planning, said the Toyota Auto-Biography campaign serves as a platform to remind Toyota customers why they love the vehicles so much.

The sales numbers show that customers have a deep love affair with Toyota models. According to Cars.com, the Toyota Camry was the best-selling passenger car in the United States for 2011. Its younger sibling, the Toyota Corolla, was the best-selling compact car for 2011.

Toyota has a full lineup of sedans, hatchbacks, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrids. In addition to the Corolla and Camry sedans, Toyota produces the Avalon. The Toyota hatchbacks are the Matrix and Yaris. Toyota produces seven sport utility vehicles and crossover sport utility vehicles, including the RAV4, Venza, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, Sequoia, 4Runner and Land Cruiser. Toyota’s gasoline-electric hybrid lineup is the Prius, Prius C, Prius Plug-In, Prius V, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid.

All of the Toyota models are in stock at Planet Toyota Matteson. The sales team at the area Frankfort Toyota and area Mokena Toyota dealership is available to answer all questions customers might have about the models in Toyota’s lineup.

On the Facebook page, Planet Toyota Matteson customers will be asked specific production year, model and mileage information about their Toyotas. Customers can animate their stories and also add pictures and videos to their auto-biographies.

Customers can also read other Toyota owners’ stories. An interactive map of the United States lets owners display their location and ownership timeline. There are also poll questions, such as “Ever driven cross country?”  Make sure to share your car story with the world, so other area Frankfort Toyota customers can hear your story!

The 2012 Venza is available in LE, XLE and Limited trim versions. All models come in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions. Planet Toyota has a wide selection of 2012 Venzas in all trims. Planet Toyota customers can pick the LE and XLE with either a 2.7-liter four cylinder or 3.5-liter V6. The Limited comes with only the V6.

The 2012 Venza LE comes with two-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, power adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, adjustable steering wheel, Bluetooth with streaming audio and a six-speaker stereo system with CD player, satellite radio, USB and iPod connection and auxiliary jack. The exterior of the 2012 Venza LE has foglights, automatic headlights and privacy glass.

The 2012 Venza XLE builds on the LE model’s equipment by adding leather interior, power adjustable heated front seats, alarm system with engine shut off, keyless entry and engine starting system, upgraded display for the vehicle’s trip computer, power liftgate and rearview camera.

Customers who want more features and amenities can pick the 2012 Venza Limited, which comes with a glass panoramic roof, touchscreen navigation system with voice-activated commands and 13-speaker stereo system with CD player.

Toyota also offers four equipment packages for the 2012 Venza, so customers can add the features found in higher-grade trims in the lower-grade trim models.

The power liftgate and rearview camera is included in the LE Convenience package. The LE Preferred package adds the panoramic sunroof. The 13-speaker stereo can be added with the XLE Premium package and as part of the XLE Navigation package, which also includes a navigation system.

Planet Toyota customers will be pleased to know that the 2012 Venza is also a safe vehicle. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2012 Toyota Venza top safety pick for 2012 because it earned the organization’s highest rating of “Good” in front outset, side impact and roof strength tests.  Stop by the Matteson Auto Mall today to test drive a 2012 Venza at your Mokena Toyota area dealership, Planet Toyota.