Santa came to Milton Ruben Toyota Scion on December 15th from 9am-1pm, and the turnout was great! Folks brought their children for a complimentary portrait with Santa Claus from Michael O’Byrne Photography, and spread the holiday spirit by decorating Christmas cards for senior citizens.
Visiting senior citizens is a great way to not only help your community, but to get away from the hustle and bustle of your busy Christmas season. You can relax, do a few fun activities such as making cards or ornaments with the seniors or before you go. To make it less awkward for children to talk to adults, make sure you prompt your younger children beforehand with conversation starters such as What was your favorite thing to do as a child? What is your favorite type of cookie? What is your favorite activity?

We at Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta wish you all a VERY Happy New Year!

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2012 – Toyota announced today that the Furia Concept will make its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  This exciting new sedan concept will be revealed in the Toyota display at Cobo Hall on Jan. 14, 2013 at 2:25 p.m. EST, with a presentation by Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division.  The global reveal of the Furia Concept will be broadcast live via Livestream at http://new.livestream.com/toyota.

The Avalon has been redesigned inside and out for 2013. Toyota has gone with a much sleeker look by changing the angles of the windows, shortening the overhangs on front and rear, and lowered the beltline. The weight has been taken down almost 120 pounds, despite the more expensive use of spot welding and increased high-strength steel in the frame. The Avalon boasts a 3.5L V6 with 268hp. The Hybrid has a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with ECO and Sport modes.

Inside the car, leather seats are standard and the cabin is very spacious. From the instrument panel to the multiple touchscreen displays, luxury was in mind throughout the redesign of this Avalon. There is an upgraded JBL audio system and ambient lighting to boot. Safety features include a new “variable-ratio brake pedal” that varies initial and final pedal effort, 10 airbags, stability and traction control, pre-collision mitigation, and blind-spot monitor.

For more information, or to schedule a test drive, contact Milton Ruben Toyota at 7068685454.

The Highlander comes with a choice of a 4- or 6-cylinder engine, intermittent wipers on the front and back, and 17- or 19 inch alloy wheels, depending on which model you choose. There are airbags all around, front and rear energy absorbing crumple zones, energy dissipating interior trim, and hill start assist control, among many other features for your safety.

For more information, call Milton Ruben Toyota at 7068685454, or visit our website.

This rear wheel drive FR-S is nothing like the nearly error-proof tC; if you do not have the driving skills and experience to take it out like everyone wants to drive a sports car, it will show. A good rule of thumb is to leave the stability control on while testing your prowess. The flat four sits low in the engine compartment, keeping the center of gravity low. While the manual six-speed suits the character of the FR-S better, the optional automatic with paddle shifters is quite responsive and quick-shifting.

Enjoy Milton Ruben Toyota’s exploratory video, and remember, this car is great fun as long as you bring your skill along. For more information, or to test drive the 2013 FR-S, visit our showroom at Milton Ruben Toyota. You can also contact a salesperson to schedule a test drive through our website.

The best new cars make the best used cars. If a new vehicle is not what you are in the market for, our Toyota Certified Preowned Program is the place to begin your used car search. With a 12 month and 12,000 mile comprehensive warranty, a 7 year, 100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, and a full year of roadside assistance, Milton Ruben’s Certified Toyotas are the leaders of the pack.

Our certification process keeps you in mind every step of the way. The TCUV standards apply from the time a Toyota dealer acquires the vehicle through to the final sale. Each candidate for certification can be a current model year vehicle, up to and including six year old models, with 85,000 miles or less on the odometer. Prior to the rigorous 160-point inspection every certified Toyota goes through, a CARFAX vehicle history report is reviewed to ensure that only the best of the best vehicles receive the Toyota Certified Seal of approval.

With over 30 years of experience, the sales team at Milton Ruben Toyota will make sure your request gets immediate attention and that we provide you with our best customer service while helping you find the Toyota you need!

We have discussed the basic Toyota warranty coverage, and we have touched upon extended warranties that we offer at Milton Ruben Toyota. Today, we will go into much more detail about the choices you have when designing your extended vehicle warranty.

Your powertrain warranty covers the major components of your new Toyota. The engine consists of the engine block and cylinder heads and all internally lubricated parts, seals, and gaskets. In your transmission, the transmission/transaxle case and all lubricated parts, seal, and gaskets are covered. This does not include clutch assemblies in manual transmissions. Your new vehicle’s drive axle is also covered under the powertrain warranty. This includes the differential/axle housings, all internally lubricated parts, seals, and gaskets.

The platinum coverage is easier described by explaining what it does not cover. Under the platinum plan, only the following will not be covered: Brake linings, brake drums and rotors, disc brake pads, standard transmission clutch components, air bags, solar powered devices, hinges, glass, lenses, sealed beams, body parts and/or panels, trim, moldings, door handles, door lock cylinders, tires, wheels, batteries, light bulbs, upholstery, paint, bright metal, freeze plugs, heater and radiator hoses, exhaust system, shock absorbers, audio, security or other systems not factory installed, work such as front-end alignment or wheel balancing, constant velocity joint boots, safety restraint systems, cellular phones, electronic transmitting devices (except for those specifically listed under silver, gold, or gold plus coverage), radar detectors, appliances, near object avoidance systems and all laser radar cruise control components, vinyl and convertible tops.

You can customize your new Toyota’s extended warranty plan to cover anything from the basics, outlined in the powertrain warranty to everything not mentioned in the platinum coverage. This being said, we invite you to contact any of our business managers at Milton Ruben Toyota, as they can tailor fit you with the extended warranty plan that will fit your needs.

This is Andy O’Harrow, one of our business managers at Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta. He can answer any of your warranty questions. 706-868-0588

There are five extended warranty plans that you can choose from to protect your new vehicle and yourself from unwanted costs. Length and extent of these five plans can be altered to suit your needs. The powertrain, silver, gold, gold plus, and platinum plans cover you car against major breakdowns. You can choose basic options, covering your engine, transmission, and drive axle, you can opt for complete coverage of almost all assemblies of your vehicle, or you can custom design the plan to fit your specific needs. Milton Ruben Toyota even offers roadside assistance, car rental reimbursement, and a guaranteed price refund for your warranty plan.

The purpose of these warranties is to guarantee that your new Toyota has no manufacturer defects. With any of our extended warranty plans, you can be sure to keep your vehicle on the road years longer, and avoid unexpected high repair costs for the length of your plan. Tomorrow, we will be back to break down the five different plans, so that you can choose the extended warranty that is right for you.

A vehicle service agreement is designed to offer peace of mind, in that it extends the length of time a customer can receive this all encompassing coverage of your vehicle service. Many people believe that you should wait to purchase an extended warranty, thinking that it is counterproductive to have two warranties simultaneously. On the contrary, extended warranties are based upon the vehicle’s age and mileage. In fact, the newer the vehicle, the lower the cost of the service agreement, so buying the extended vehicle warranty along with your new car locks in the rates at a lower price. 

The cost of waiting is much higher than the cost of an extended vehicle warranty. You may believe that the little things that may go wrong with your vehicle will not cost as much as the vehicle service contract. In reality, one major system could fail, and make the contract worthwhile in just one visit to Milton Ruben Toyota. The longer you wait, the higher the cost, so now is the time to cover your vehicle and your wallet with any of our extended warranty plans. 

Stay tuned over the next few days, as we will go into detail about the extended vehicle warranty levels, and what each one covers. The information we post will be sure to make your choice easier when purchasing the extended warranty that is right for you.

Meet Our Milton Ruben Internet Sales Professionals

Dennis Giles – Personal goal is to be honest, dependable and straightforward.

James Smith – He aims for 100% customer satisfaction.

Jeff Hennen – One of the highest satisfaction ratings in the Southeast.

Scott Levine -Wants his customers to buy at their own pace.

Wayne Bumpus – Recognized at highest levels by Toyota.

The Milton Ruben Toyota Internet Department is ready to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Jeff Hennen and his team of Internet Sales Professionals at 888.276.6925, or visit our online inventory at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com.

The modernized interior will include warm colors, wooden accents in flooring and fixtures, a coffee counter, free WiFi, and updated furniture and workstations.

Take a peak of Day One here:

Milton Ruben Toyota is committed to providing the best customer service for all of our customers. Our systems are fully in place to make your Toyota buying experience a positive one! Visit us at http://www.MiltonRubenToyota.com to look for your next Toyota or Scion vehicle today!

The FJ Cruiser was not originally intended for production but due to enormous consumer response following the North American International Auto Show, production eventually began in early 2006 with the 2007 model.

The FJ Cruiser has been a popular car here at Milton Ruben Toyota. Watch Sales Consultant Dakota West highlight some of the best features of the 2011 Cruiser:

Interested in driving an FJ Cruiser yourself? Visit us at Milton Ruben Toyota right here in Augusta, GA, or visit us at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com to check out our inventory.

You’ve seen the commercials. The wife opens a small box with a sparkling key tucked inside, gasps, and races outside to find her dream car – a Toyota FJ Cruiser – decorated with a big, red bow. Should you even consider making this fantasy a reality this holiday season? Emotions and holiday cheer aside – does buying a car this time of year make sense?

End of the year is a good time for a great deal in the auto biz

Unlike other products that see their prices fall after the holidays, before the holidays is the best time to purchase a car, whether it be a Toyota Sienna minivan, a Toyota Camry sedan, a Toyota Highlander SUV, or a Toyota Tundra truck. Yearly quotas are due, dealers need to reduce their inventory, and it’s a relatively slow time. Most dealers will have their most aggressive pricing, and the salesmen will have plenty of time to attend to your needs. Also, the new models are coming out, so there is added incentive to move this year’s models.

Choose a dealer who wants to make the process easy for you

It’s holiday time, so you really don’t need to add stress to your plate. Choose a dealer with an easy trade-in process. A good dealer will have a trade-in value estimator on their website. You can also initiate your search online, and do all of the inquiries via email. Being clear about exactly what choices you have will make the buying process much smoother, and again, save you valuable time.

Choose a dealer with a large inventory to save time

You won’t want to be driving all over your city to check out the different models you are researching. Choose a dealer with a variety of brands and with a huge inventory. You want choices.

Details to consider

If you need to hide the car until Christmas, ask your dealer to keep it at their lot until you are ready to arrange a pick up. Getting a car for Christmas is a big deal, and usually gets a big reaction. Be prepared with your camera or video to capture the look of surprise. And just in case she/he had their heart set on another color, be sure to discuss with your dealer the return policy.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta

Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta is located in Augusta, GA.

Have you ever heard of OICA?  The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers was founded in Paris in 1919. It is now known as the “Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles” (OICA).  Former United States Congressman, Dave McCurdy, is the President of this global alliance that studies issues of mutual interest relating to the development and future of the automobile industry.

Milton Ruben Superstore has obtained an OICA press release that will be disseminated later this summer.  In part, OICA will announce the global leaders in automobile production.  The listing is as follows:

Milton Ruben Superstore (shop us online at http://www.drivebaby.com) is proud to represent the world’s #1 and #2 global manufacturer of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs – Toyota (Milton Ruben Toyota – go to www.miltonrubentoyota.com for details) and General Motors (Milton Ruben Chevrolet – go to www.miltonrubenchevy.com for details).

It is interesting to note that the aggregate global production of the two Milton Ruben partners – Toyota and General Motors is greater than Ford, Hyundai, Honda (falling sharply from #5 in 2008 to #7 in 2009), and Nissan (also falling sharply from #6 in 2008 to #8 in 2009) put together!

Milton Ruben Superstore is one of the top selling dealership groups in the United States.  In May, Milton Ruben Superstore sold more than 500 new and used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs for a record third consecutive month.  Milton Ruben Superstore sells new Chevrolets, Chryslers, Jeeps, and Dodges as well as Toyotas.  Milton Ruben is also one of the top Used Car dealers selling vehicles to fit every need and budget.

Milton Ruben also repairs and maintains any make or model of car, truck, van, or SUV.

Since 1982, we are Augusta’s Whatever it Takes dealer.  We do deals the other guys just won’t.  Shop us online at http://www.drivebaby.com