Planet Toyota Frequently Asked Questions
Credit
My credit is not very good, can I finance a car?
We cannot answer that question online or over the phone, you need to be here in person. I can tell you that we work with numerous financial institutions that can accomadate most of our customers. Even customers that have been turned down at other dealers.
Hybrids
Do I have to plug in a hybrid car to charge the battery?
When it comes to the Toyota Hybrid vehicles, none of them need to be plugged in to charge. The vehicle recharges the battery during the operation and braking. Future vehicles may be the plug-in variety, but no such vehicles have been released to the public at this time.
How does a Hybrid Car work?
Instead of relying only on the gasoline engine, hybrids use a gas engine and electric motors. The energy used by the electric motors are stored in rechargeable batteries. The ability to partially use electric motors to propell the car means that you burn less gas. The computer system on a hybrid controls which energy source to use at different speeds and conditions, based on maximizing efficiency while providing the same level of performance as conventional a car.
Sales
Do I have to pay sales tax based on your dealership location ?
No, your sales tax is based on where you live and register the vehicle. So you only pay the sales tax required by your state and county.
For example if you lived in Frankfort, IL or even Highland, Indiana and bought your car at Planet Toyota you would only be charged the percentage sales tax of the state and county where you reside.
Many of the states have cooperative agreements when it comes to collecting sales tax. When you purchase your vehicle from Planet Toyota and finance your vehicle and the sales tax, the tax will be paid by Planet Toyota according local and state laws.
