Buy a Toyota or Scion and Get Five Free Factory-Scheduled Maintenance Visits for Two Years or 25,000 Miles—Plus Westboro Toyota’s Tips on How to Keep Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Shape

Keeping your vehicle in tip-top working order is an important part of ensuring that your vehicle will be around for a long time. A simple way to prevent major damage to your vehicle’s moving parts is to undergo regularly scheduled maintenance. 

Having a trained mechanic inspect your vehicle regularly will help ensure that the car, truck or SUV is functioning properly. Plus, if the mechanic uncovers a problem, it can be remedied on the spot—so you’re not surprised by a sudden and unwelcome breakdown in the driveway or on the side of the road.

Westboro Toyota has compiled a list of parts that we recommend getting inspected fairly regularly to ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly and reliably.

Let’s start with the radiator—Westboro Toyota recommends inspection about once every six months, or, of course, anytime a problem is evident. The caps and hoses should be visually inspected for erosion. Also, you can do a quick spot check by squatting down to see if there is any radiator fluid leaking below your parked vehicle. 

Next up are the brakes and rotors—These should be checked every 10,000 miles, or when you believe there may be a problem, such as slipping or noise or when they don’t appear to be stopping properly. The rotors should be smooth, without deep grooves. In addition, when the brake pads get worn, it’s time to replace them. Generally, at the very least, you should be able to get 20,000 miles out of your brake pads, but keep in mind that replacement time depends on a number of factors, including your driving habits.

Now is a good time to inspect your vehicle’s air conditioning unit—With summer right around the corner, now is the time to check for leaks. A trained technician can tell you if you require repair or a recharge to your vehicle’s air-cooling system. Keep in mind, too, that once the fall rolls around, you may want to consider having your heating unit checked as well, just to make sure it is in tip-top shape for chilly autumn nights.

The oil: This one should go without saying, but it's worth stressing!—Your engine’s oil should be checked regularly and changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles (check your owner’s manual for specific information concerning your make and model). If you prefer to go less frequently for oil changes, consider going with synthetic oil for your vehicle. For instance, with synthetic lubrication standard (SAE 0W-20) oil only needs to be changed once every 10,000 miles or so, or every year, depending on operating conditions.

Check those air filters for clogs and dirt—The air filter is an important component of your vehicle’s intake system and should be checked about once every six months. It’s through the air filter that your engine can “breathe” with the right mixture of air to support the fuel it takes to run. Keeping the filter clean is key, since it’s purpose is to filter out dirt and other debris that could otherwise damage the engine.

Also, when purchasing a new vehicle, see if the dealership offers any sort of complimentary factory-scheduled maintenance. This will save you money and can go a long way toward ensuring that your vehicle’s first few years on the road are “bump free” in the mechanics department.

For example, Westboro Toyota’s Enhanced Complimentary Maintenance Plan is available for both Toyota and Scion vehicles. With this plan, we’ve got your first five scheduled maintenance service intervals covered for two years or 25,000 miles. Our professional service staff will perform an engine oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and fluid top-off and a visual inspection of your vehicle.

Don't forget, too, that Toyota and Scion plans include two years of 24-hour roadside assistance, which includes battery jumpstart, tire service, fuel delivery, lockout protection and towing.

Toyota’s complimentary maintenance has always been a big win for Westboro Toyota customers. For starters, you can rest assured that your factory-scheduled service is being performed by factory-trained technicians with genuine Toyota parts.

Check out Westboro Toyota’s Enhanced Complimentary Maintenance Plan: It can help you reduce your ownership costs and give you peace of mind about your vehicle’s reliability!

And, if you have any questions or concerns about your vehicle’s maintenance schedule or performance, please give us a call at 508.366.1741. Don't forget, too, that you can always schedule service with Westboro Toyota 24/7 with our online scheduler!