Did you know you could buy pre-owned 2014 vehicles? Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is a wise investment because you do not have to worry as much about depreciation, and the 
vehicles are still backed by Toyota’s warranty program. It is a no-brainer. If you want a new car without the new car sticker, buy a certified pre-owned Toyota from Toyota of Dothan.
2014 Toyota Camry SE
Internet pricing for the CARFAX 1-owner 2014 Toyota Camry SE is only $24,842. The Barcelona Red sedan has a 2.5-liter inline-4 that encourages 178 hp at 6000 RPM. The 5-passenger sedan is equipped with Toyota’s Star Safety System, which earned the Camry a 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Additional added options include keyless entry, auxiliary audio input, Bluetooth, synthetic seats, a rear spoiler, 4-wheel disc brakes and performance tires.
2014 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Double Cab
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma is one of the best buys you can make if you are in the market for a compact pickup. The Dothan Price is a respectable $35,000, a bargain for the truck that was named the 2014 Midsize Truck with the Highest Resale Value and the #2 vehicle on the top 10 list of vehicles with the highest resale values in the entire American automotive industry. US News Rankings and Reviews granted the Tacoma the elite title of 2014 Best Compact Truck for the Money. The Toyota Tacoma pickups are powered by Toyota’s 4.0-liter V6 that emits 236 hp at 5200 RPM and averages 16/21 mpg. Each Tacoma has fewer than 17,000 miles on it.
2014 Toyota Sienna LE
The 8-passenger 2014 Toyota Sienna LE is the recipient of the KBB 2014 Best Resale Value Award and an NHTSA 5-star safety rating. The front-wheel drive Sienna has a 3.5-liter V6 that fires up 266 hp at 6200 RPM and 245 lb.-ft. of torque at 4700 RPM. The fuel economy rating is 15/25 mpg. Additional features include a backup camera, universal garage door opener, Bluetooth, 3rd-row seating, a driver footrest, an LCD monitor, roof rack rails and a 6-speaker audio system with satellite radio.
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Can you say with full confidence that you are happy with your car insurance company, or do you not give it very much thought? If you do not love your car insurance carrier, maybe you are with the wrong one. The satisfaction ratings are in, and eight companies earned 90 points or more out of 100. How does your company compare? Toyota of Dothan looks at insurance companies with the highest customer satisfaction ratings.
How to Find the Right Insurance Company
First, let us discuss how you can find the right insurance company.
- Get multiple quotes online
- Once you have narrowed down your options, research the financial strength ratings for each provider
- Get recommendations from your friends and family members
- Visit the state’s department of insurance site
- Check to see how the company is rated on the JD Power site
- Do not be afraid to switch if you are unhappy. You are not locked into the policy for any length of time, so you can change companies if you find a better deal or better service elsewhere.
Highest Rated Insurance Companies
Did you company make the list of the top eight? It is no surprise that USAA is the #1 insurance company, with an overall 93.90 rating. According to Insure.com, 95% of the company’s clients plan to renew their policies. State Farm came in second with a 92.70 score; Farmers scored 91.50; GEICO scored a 91.10; 90.50 was awarded to both Nationwide and Liberty Mutual; Allstate rounds out the list with a 90.0 grade. USAA, State Farm and Farmers are the 2014 Insure.com People’s Choice winners.
Oh, the places you will go and the cash you will save to get there when you get behind the wheel of Scion’s smartest car- the Scion iQ. For less than $15K, you can save green when you go 
green. The 2013 Scion iQ at Toyota of Dothan is a smart choice for nature-friendly drivers and city commuters.
Why the 2013 Scion iQ?
The Scion iQ may be compact, but it is loaded with many features and technologies. The bite-sized Scion iQ has a fun 94-hp 1.3-liter engine that has fewer than 11,000 miles on it. The hatchback has a front-wheel drivetrain and a CVT automatic. According to the EPA, the fuel economy rating is 36/37 mpg, which has the potential to save consumers nearly $4,250 in fuel costs over five years of ownership compared to the average new car.
Safety is always a concern for many compact drivers, and the Scion confidently eases their anxieties. Scion designed the Scion iQ with 4-wheel ABS, airbags, traction control, front and rear airbags, stability control, brakeforce distribution, ventilated front disc brakes, brake assist and child seat anchors. The suspension system in the Scion hatchback consists of rear compact torsion beam suspension and MacPherson front strut suspension.
The Scion iQ is not lacking in the entertainment department either. The compact car has a premium 6-speaker Pioneer audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3/HD radio, Bluetooth wireless, USB ports, iPod connectivity, speed-sensitive steering and auxiliary audio input.
When you purchase a used car, you are encouraged to research the vehicle’s safety ratings, vehicle history report and recalls. When you search for recalls online, the site gives you a broad list for specific models, but a new tool allows consumers to delve deeper into recalls. Toyota of Dothan explains how used-car consumers can verify recall repairs.
New Tool Offered by the NHTSA
The NHTSA released a new tool on its site that allows consumers to research recalls for their specific vehicle, and the driver can verify whether the recall has been repaired. The new online tool provides drivers with the following information:
- A complete list of unrepaired recalls issued for the vehicle
- List of recalls that have been issued for the car during the past 15 years
- Recalls issued by all major auto and motorcycle manufacturers
All a consumer is required to do is enter the vehicle’s VIN into the search engine to reveal the complete list.
How is the List Created?
According to the NHTSA, auto manufacturers are required to complete weekly updates for issued recalls and the vehicles that have or have not had the repairs completed. The NHTSA reassures consumers that the VINs provided by consumers through the site are not recorded, and the list of results is never retained by the site.
What Doesn’t the Tool Show?
There are a few things you will not see when you use the tool:
- Non-safety recall information
- International vehicles
- Recent recalls that do not yet have VINs associated with the recalls
- Recalls that date back more than 15 years
- Small manufacturers and some super luxury auto manufacturers.
You can stretch $20,000 a long way when you shop for a brand new Toyota. You can drive home one of them most popular sedans in the American automotive market for less. Reward 
yourself with the gift that keeps on giving, the 2014 Toyota Corolla. The compact sedan is loaded with the best safety features, high mpg ratings, and a host of creature comforts. Toyota of Dothan recommends that you test-drive the 2014 Toyota Corolla before someone else beats you to it.
Snapshot of the Toyota Corolla Compact Sedan
Kelley Blue Book awarded the iconic Toyota Corolla with a 5-Year Cost to Own Award. The experts at KBB determined that consumers could expect to spend $30,571 over five years of ownership. The Toyota Corolla has a lot going for it: low pricing, high resale values, Toyota’s warranty and safety system, low maintenance costs, and style. It is no wonder why KBB readers gave the Corolla a 9.0 out of 10 consumer rating.
A 132-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sits comfortably under the hood; a 4-speed automatic in the L, which averages 27/36 mpg, accompanies the 4-cylinder engine, and the LE has a CVT automatic that encourages 29/38 mpg. According to the EPA, the fuel costs for the Toyota Corolla L average $1,700 per year; the LE costs are $1,650 per year.
The IIHS rewarded the 2014 Toyota Corolla with a 2013 Top Safety Pick Award, and a 5-star safety rating was earned in NHTSA safety evaluations. Toyota equipped the Corolla with its extensive collection of safety features: ABS, brake assist, stability control, traction control, brakeforce distribution, backup camera, airbags, engine immobilizer and tire pressure monitoring.
The 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser, at Toyota of Dothan, is guaranteed to impress those looking for a capable off road vehicle that still manages to offer exceptional features and on road drivability. The Land Cruiser has received numerous accolades for its tight turning radius and amazing maneuverability, making it an ideal choice for off-roading conditions.
The 2014 Land Cruiser is impressively equipped with a 5.7 liter V8 engine. This engine is capable of producing 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. This engine succeeds in enabling a surprisingly smooth, comfortable and powerful ride. Towing capabilities of the Land Cruiser are also noteworthy with the ability to tow up to 8,500. This makes it the perfect vehicle for towing a camper and heading on a family trip. It is fully capable of handling even the toughest terrain.
The 2014 model was designed with generous ground clearance and superb off-roading driving systems such as Multi-Terrain Select, which serves to maximize traction in different types of terrain and CRAWL Control, which will automatically adjust the throttle and brakes at low speeds. To even further its broad appeal, it’s equipped with full-time four-wheel drive, making it perfect in any possible driving situation. Off-Road Turn Assist is also an integral part of the Land Cruiser and included as standard equipment. This system utilizes the brakes to help the vehicle make tighter and more exact turns, even on difficult terrain. All of these features, combined with a locking center differential, low-range gearing and plenty of ground clearance make it apparent that the 2014 Land Cruiser is an exceptional choice for those seeking adventure on off road terrain.
The Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic have excellent reputations for reliability and both are listed among the most popular cars on the market today. Toyota of Dothan wants to help you in making a decision as to which of these vehicles is best suited to meet your needs.
Fuel efficiency is extremely important in today’s age of consistently rising gas prices. The 2014 Toyota Corolla comes equipped with a 1.8 liter engine that utilizes dual overhead camshafts and dual variable valve timing with intelligence, producing 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. This serves to accomplish a fuel economy of 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The Honda Civic is equipped with a 1.8 liter single overhead camshaft, aluminum alloy four cylinder engine capable of producing 140 hp. Fuel estimates for the Honda Civic are 30 mpg city and 42 mpg highway. While the Civic does have slightly more power than the Corolla, the heavier weight offsets the perceived advantage.
The interior of the Corolla and the Civic have very similar interior dimensions however, the similarities end there. Toyota has made some substantial headway in comparison to the Civic in passenger comfort. The Corolla features additional legroom for rear seat passengers as well as a 60/40 split folding rear seat. These features are standard on all Corolla models while they are only available on the upper trim levels of the Civic.
Technology features are another highlight in the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Both the Corolla and the Civic offer audio systems that are strikingly similar however the Corolla has succeeded in going a step beyond. With optional Display Audio with Navigation and Toyota’s Entune App Suite, there is simply no comparable option in the 2014 Honda Civic. Even in the higher trim levels, the system in the Corolla far exceeds the options available in the Civic.
While both of these vehicles will certainly maintain their status with the newest models, the Toyota Corolla is the clear front runner particularly in technology and ensuring passenger comfort. The 2014 Toyota Corolla is simply more appealing in exterior design and interior features than the 2014 Honda Civic.
The 2014 Toyota Avalon, at Toyota of Dothan, lives up to the phenomenal reputation that this full size sedan has consistently upheld. The newest model of the Avalon is offered in four trim levels, with impressive features and exceptional comfort. The Avalon is sure to remain at the top of its class with the welcome additions to the 2014 model.
The XLE trim level is incredibly equipped with standard features. Some of these features include 17 inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and heated mirrors. The interior is an area where the Avalon truly shines with plenty of room and comfort with user friendly technological features including full power accessories, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry/ignition, rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and eight speaker sound system with CD player. All technological options are controlled on a 6.1 inch central touchscreen.
The XLE Premium adds to the already impressive features of the XLE with some additional upgrades. These upgrades include a sunroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror and remote garage door opener in addition to a more advanced keyless entry/ignition system.
The Touring trim levels has upgraded 18 inch alloy wheels, paddle shifters, navigation system, nine speaker audio system with satellite and HD radio as well as Toyota’s Entune smartphone app integration system.
The Limited trim level is where the Avalon truly shines with all-encompassing features that are sure to impress both drivers and passengers. The Limited features all of the options and equipment of the previous levels in addition to xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, blind spot monitoring, ambient cabin lighting, upgraded leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control and heated seats. Technological upgrades include a 7 inch touchscreen display and a premium 11 speaker JBL sound system.
In addition to these already amazing trim levels, Toyota has gone a step beyond with several available packages that include items such as adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlight control and a pre-collision system.
Accidents occurring due to wildlife near or on the road occurs approximately every 39 minutes with one out of every 17 collisions involving wandering wildlife. Toyota of Dothan wants to help keep you from becoming one of these statistics with tips on how to lessen your likelihood of a wildlife related collision.
- Pay attention to the animal crossing signs. These signs are placed there as warnings in areas where there has been frequent documented wildlife activity. Use particular caution when driving in these areas.
- Remember that wildlife is most active during dusk, dawn and night. Be on the lookout during these time.
- Keep your headlights illumination range in mind when driving. Make sure to allow for sufficient time to stop your vehicle in the event you spot an animal.
- Pay particular attention to the shoulder of the road. If there is an animal by the side of the road, slow down and don’t hesitate to use your horn.
- Look for eyes that may be reflecting from your headlights.
- Remember that deer and other animals typically travel in groups. If you see one, there are likely to be others following closely behind.
One of the age-old questions surrounding wildlife in the roadway is whether it is better to swerve or not swerve. Most expert agree that unless it is a moose, it is better to not swerve. Your best bet is to hit the brakes and honk your horn. You are more likely to have a severe accident from trying to swerve than from colliding with the animal.
Toyota of Dothan Reviews Alabama Car Insurance Laws
Toyota of Dothan wants to ensure that you are familiar with the car insurance laws of Alabama. It is important that if you drive a motor vehicle, you are in compliance with these important guidelines. This is crucial not only to avoid traffic tickets but to protect yourself in the event of an accident.
In 2013, Alabama enacted the Mandatory Liability Insurance Law. This law specifies that drivers must carry auto insurance on all registered vehicles. Liability insurance is required at the minimum rates listed below:
- $25,000 for bodily injury of death per person
- $50,000 total for bodily injury or death per accident
- $25,000 for property damage
These amounts are the minimum required to be compliant with the Alabama law. Additional insurance is also available and may be required by some financial institutions or you may opt to purchase for further protection. These additional coverages include the following types:
- Collision. This coverage will help in paying for any damages to your vehicle related to an accident.
- Comprehensive. This will help in paying for damages beyond your control that occur from situations such as inclement weather.
- Medical and funeral. This coverage helps to cover medical bills or funeral expenses after an accident.
- Uninsured Motorist. This protects you after an accident in the event that the other driver is uninsured or underinsured.
Outside of facing long term financial consequences is your are involved in an accident and uninsured, you also face strict legal ramifications for not maintaining the minimum coverage required by law. If you are driving without insurance in Alabama you risk:
- A fine of $500 for your first violation; a fine of $1,000 for your second or subsequent violations.
- Six month suspension of your driver’s license.
- Suspension of your vehicle registration.
If your license becomes suspended as a result of not maintaining appropriate insurance, you may be required to file an SR22 with the state of Alabama. This certificate is a form of proof of insurance that guarantees that you will continually maintain minimum car insurance in compliance with the state law.
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