From the desk of Bob Smith...

There are friends and then again there are True friends. Some so-called friends are usually after something to satisfy their own personal agenda, but a true friend is beside you on the mountain top all the way down to the deepest depths. A true friend shares your joy and weeps with you during your sorrows. Noted philanthropist and entrepreneur Dale Carnegie once said, “You can make more friends in two weeks by genuinely showing interest in them than you can make in two years trying to get them interested in you.” In other words, to make a friend, you must be a friend. Be a person that your friend can trust unconditionally.

In this fast paced world we live in sometimes we forget who our true friends really are. We have a memory lapse or a brain drop. It's sort of like being on a staircase and forgetting whether you're going up or down.

I've had people tell me they have no real friends. That indeed is a sad commentary. The solution is simple. As already stated, you must become pro-active and nourish relationships. It's good for your health and mental well-being. As the Nike commercial reminds us, “Just do it.”

The bottom line? We all need friends. They motivate us, they help us, they encourage us, they support us and most important...they are there when we need them

Schedule Service Online!

Summer is in full effect and it is important that we take proper care of our cars during the sweltering summer months.  Let us make it easy for you by conveniently scheduling a service appoint online!

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Team Toyota Health and Fitness: Hunter Kemper Let's Go Places

We are hiring!

We are hiring! Advantage Toyota has openings in our service department, as follows:

Experienced Oil Change position duties:
- oil and filter change
- tire rotations
- perform multi-point inspections
- perform routine maintenance as needed

Experienced Technician duties:
-perform maintenance and repair of vehicles with limited supervision

We are a fast-paced and drug free work environment.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Please contact Service Manager, Matt Smith, in person at the dealership to apply.

From the desk of Bob Smith...

Are we there yet? How many times have you either said that as a child or heard that as a parent?

When we took to the road as a family and the children were little, it seems as if we were barely out of the driveway when we heard that question for the first time and unfortunately not for the last time. All of us have our favorite places and we can't wait to get there. The choices might include the beach, the mountains, the snow caps of Colorado to the sparkling lights of Las Vegas. It may be just a chance to stay at home finding that very private place, perfect for reading “The Good Book” or a thrilling page turner. Others may enjoy a walk in the park, a backyard BBQ or a jaunt to the riverside. Here's an idea! Why don't we all just stop every once and a while and smell the roses. I've heard it said many times that busyness is dangerous for your health. So right now, without delay, why not discover a brand new adventure?

By the way, Toyota's slogan for 2013 is “Let's go Places.” Amen, brother

California Science Center Unveils Giant Lever Exhibit Featuring the Toyota Tundra Used During Space Shuttle Endeavour Transport

The California Science Center, in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled  the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up truck used to tow the Space Shuttle Endeavour over the 405 Freeway Manchester Boulevard Bridge during its journey  through Los Angeles and Inglewood Streets.  The Tundra is on display as part of the Giant Lever Exhibit, located in the California Science Center/California African American Museum parking structure adjacent to the science center entrance.  The unveiling commemorated Endeavour’s last flight STS-134, which launched May 16 and landed in the early morning hours of June 1, 2011.

Taking part in the unveiling were Jeffrey Rudolph, president, California Science Center; Michael Rouse, vice president, Diversity, Philanthropy and Community Affairs, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.; Lynda Oschin, chair of the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation; and former astronaut Garrett Reisman, Ph.D., who flew aboard Endeavour and rode in the Tundra at the time of the Endeavour tow.
Five year-old “future astronauts” Noah Lara and Samantha Comiskey, dressed in orange jumpsuits, demonstrated the science behind the Giant Lever Exhibit.  A lever consists of a rigid beam pivoting on a fulcrum.  By standing further away from the fulcrum, the two applied less force and were able to lift the Tundra full-size pickup truck.

“We are thrilled to unveil the Toyota Tundra as an addition to our Giant Lever Exhibit, as we commemorate the anniversary of Endeavour’s last mission,” stated Rudolph.  “We are grateful for Toyota’s longstanding commitment to science learning.”

In addition to the donation of the Tundra, at the unveiling, Rouse presented a check from Toyota’s Tundra Endeavour Tweet Drive to the California Science Center Foundation.  Toyota organized a tweet drive during Endeavour’s transport from LAX to the California Science Center, where twitter followers re-tweeted to raise $401,300.

“Toyota has been a supporter and partner of the California Science Center from the very beginning,” said Rouse.  “We are honored to continue our partnership through this fun, interactive exhibit.”

Courtesy of Toyota

Trivia Tuesday

It's time for Trivia Tuesday, folks! Can you name this celebrity recently spotted cruising around in her Toyota Prius? Share your guesses with us in the comments below.