Celebrate Family Fun Month This August

Did you know that August is Family Fun Month? It’s a great time to go out with your family and spend some quality time together before summer vacation ends. If you’re out of ideas on what to do, we have you covered. Here are a few family-friendly activities to do this month.

Leonardtown Music Festival

The Leonardtown Music Festival is a great way to spend time with your family this August. The music, food and games are sure to provide great entertainment, something the whole family will enjoy. For more information, click here!

La Plata Summer Concert Series

Similar to the Leonardtown Music Festival, the La Plata Summer Concert Series is a perfect opportunity to spend time together as a family. For more information, click here!

Blue Crabs Baseball Game

Another thing to do is go watch America’s favorite past-time, baseball. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs is the local minor league baseball team. The games are always fun, and you might just catch a ball! For more information, click here!

Sunflower Festival

A twist on the average Fall Festival, come to the 1^st Annual Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival. There will be food, music, hay rides, a sunflower art show and a petting pen. You also get to pick your own sunflowers. For more information, click here!

There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the area. Even just relaxing and grilling in the back yard can be great! We hope you enjoy Family Fun Month!

Road Trip: The Must-Haves You’ll Need Before You Set Out

Road trips are a great way to enjoy the freedom summer has to offer and experience the wonders that the world has to offer. Even though road trips can be spontaneous and exciting, it is always best to be prepared for any possible scenario. Here are a few must-haves for a summer road trip.

Road Essentials

Any time you are driving, it is crucial to have your license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Hopefully, they won’t be needed, but they are important to have just in case. In addition, a spare tire (as well as knowledge on how to change it), an empty gas can, a gallon of water (not for drinking) and any other vehicular fluid are important to have in the event of a breakdown. If the problem is not overly complicated, it is best to have the resources available to fix it rather be stranded while waiting for AAA.

Besides vehicle maintenance items, it is also great to have both a paper and digital map, a phone and charger, non-perishable food and a pack of bottled water (THESE are for drinking), a list of emergency contacts, a swiss army knife, a flashlight, a first-aid kit and cash.

Comfort

Even though these are comfort items, anyone who’s taken a road trip before can tell you that they are just as essential.

Even though food was already listed, it’s imperative to have road snacks. Everyone gets the munchies eventually and it’s best to be prepared. You also want to have toilet paper and baby wipes. You never know when the gas station may be out of TP. Baby wipes can be a quick fix if something spills and can help you feel refreshed if you aren’t able to reach a shower right away.

Speaking of refreshed, don’t forget to bring travel deodorant. You don’t want to be stuck in a car that smells like body odor. Put it in a small self-care bag with your toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, and face wash.

For entertainment, create a playlist of your favorite songs on any music app (Spotify, Pandora, etc.) to keep yourself upbeat while on those long roads. It also helps to bring some CD’s in case there’s no internet. Books are also great to bring if you aren’t driving or if you want to stop and relax.

You should also bring a pillow and blanket in case you need to nap at a rest stop or if you plan on camping. This, along with sunscreen and bug spray can help bring comfort in uncomfortable situations.

Now that you’ve checked everything off your list, go and head out on the roads! Enjoy ever experience your road trip has to offer.

Adventure Awaits in the All-New 2019 Toyota Rav4

The new Toyota 2019 Rav4 is an all-new compact sport utility vehicle with amazing new features and designs.

With multiple models to choose from, the options are endless. The Rav4 has a Direct Shift 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, allowing smooth and efficient power shifts. In addition, the vehicle has three different drive modes, Sport, ECO, and normal, allowing for great versatility on the roads.

The Rav4 also has Multi-Terrain Selection for Mud and Sand, Rock and Dirt, Snow, and Normal for better traction and safety. The standard Rav4 has the ability to tow up to 1500 lbs., the towing capacity increasing with other models as well.

The vehicle is also fully equipped with up to date technology. With the Entune 3.0 multimedia system, you can connect your smartphone to make phone calls or stream music throughout the cabin. The Rav4 is compatible with Apple CarPlay, allowing iPhone users to get directions, send messages, make calls, and stream music. The Rav4 also introduces Toyota’s first digital rearview mirror. The camera allows for a wider view than a standard mirror. The mirror also contains the HomeLink, a universal transceiver, allowing garage door access and more. The hands-free power liftgate allows for easier access to the back. Also providing a wireless charging pad for smartphones, the Toyota Rav4 is built for comfort.

Visit us online to see our inventory of the 2019 Toyota Rav4. We know you’ll love it, just as much as we do.

Fun Family Activities This Fall in Southern Maryland

Fall is a wonderful time of year here in Southern Maryland. Between the fall festivals, corn mazes, hayrides, spooky haunted houses, and other autumn activities, you’ll find something for everyone, here in Southern Maryland.

Here’s just a few of our favorite autumn activities, all local to the residents of Southern Maryland:

• Bowles Farm – With a corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, barrel rides and the chance for a picture with Sponge Bob, your family will love all that Bowles Farm has to offer. Located in Clements, Maryland.
• Montpelier Farms – With a corn maze, animals, hayrides, fun activities for the kids, a pumpkin patch, and more, Montpelier Farms has some of the greatest autumn activities, and is located directly off of Route 301 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
• Maryland Renaissance Festival – In nearby Crownsville, the Renaissance Festival is a favorite among our staff. Travel back in time with your family and immerse yourself in the culture of a 16th Century English Village.
• Fright Fest at Six Flags America – Located  in Upper Marlboro, Six Flags America holds one of the area’s top spooky events, from September 23 – October 29. Enjoy thrill rides, complemented with thrills by day and fright by night.
• Vampire Manor – Around for 29 years, Vampire Manor has become a favorite autumn activity to those in Southern Maryland. Put on to benefit the Charles County Dive Squad, Vampire Manor is a haunted house, full of monsters, and zombies alike, and is perfect for those chilly October nights!

Organization Tips for your Vehicle

Your vehicle’s interior can get messy, especially when you have young kids riding with you. Between the food, games, and every day necessities that you keep in your vehicle, it can be tough to stay organized.

Here are a few tips to help you stay organized behind the wheel of your car:

• Keep collapsible bins in your trunk to utilize for groceries, or every day essentials. When the bins are not in use, fold them up and store them in your trunk so that they are there when you need them.
• Keep a coupon organizer in your glove box for important papers such as your vehicle’s registration and proof of car insurance.
• If you have young children, use a remote control caddy to keep activities, small toys, or non-perishable snacks in, by placing it under their car seat, and draping over the side of the seat.
• Use a cereal container as a garbage bin, to avoid having garbage lying in the floor board of your vehicle.
• Use over the door organizers to drape over the back seats (if you drive a vehicle with a hatch back), to keep every day essentials in, such as wet wipes, tissues, paper towels, etc.

Top Reasons to Check Out The 2017 TRD Pro Series

Experience a Toyota vehicle with an edge. The new 2017 Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Pro Series – comprised of the 2017 Tacoma and 2017 Tundra trucks and the 2017 4Runner SUV – are equipped with off-road performance TRD hardware.

1. The 2017 TRD Pro Series Is Powerful

The 2017 Tundra TRD Pro at Waldorf Toyota comes standard with a 381-horsepower 5.7L V8 engine, which allows you to hold a max payload of 1,630 pounds and tow up to 9,700 pounds. Meanwhile, the 2017 4Runner TRD Pro and 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro are equipped with mighty V6 engines. All models have features that help with off-road driving, such as Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control and much more.

2. The 2017 TRD Pro Series Has Unique Style

Stand out on the road – or in the mud – with the distinct design of the 2017 TRD Pro Series near Lexington Park. The new TRD Tacoma Pro features a blacked-out hood scoop and a “TOYOTA” heritage grille. Meanwhile, the 2017 TRD Tundra Pro has exclusive black-bezel headlights and an oversize “TOYOTA” grille. The 2017 4Runner SUV is outfitted with black badging and 17-inch matte-black TRD alloy wheels.

3. The New TRD Pro Series Has a Comfortable Interior

The 2017 TRD Pro Series was built to deliver off-road performance, but that doesn’t mean it can’t have a luxurious interior. The new TRD Pro Series features red-stitched SofTex® seats, an Entune® Premium Audio system and more.

Waldorf Toyota in Southern Maryland proudly serves drivers in the Alexandria, Clinton and Lexington Park.

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Top Reasons to Test Drive the 2017 Tundra At Waldorf Toyota

Forget the gym membership. Just get a 2017 Toyota Tundra. It makes hard work and heavy lifting a cinch. With its muscular 4.6-liter V8 engine that puts out 310 horsepower, no job is too big. The new Tundra makes its rivals like the Chevy Silverado, RAM 1500 and the Ford F-150 look like weaklings.

How so, you ask? Well, the new Tundra at can tow up to 10,500 pounds. The RAM 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado can’t, not with their wimpy V6 engines. You want to talk about payload? The 2017 Tundra again triumphs with the ability to carry up to 2,080 pounds in its bed. That’s more than what the RAM 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado can carry!

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

The 2017 Tundra near Lexington Park is designed to be versatile. You have different needs than your neighbor down the street. You need a pickup that’s built to do it all. The Tundra can seat up to 6 people, offers loads of legroom and 3 bed sizes from a 5-foot-5-inch bed up to a huge 8-foot-1-inch bed.

The Tundra also shows off its interior adaptability with a 40/20/40 split fold-down bench, carpet or heavy-duty all-weather flooring and mats.

Apex of Tech

As the only full-size pickup with a standard touchscreen and the easy-to-navigate infotainment system Entune™, you’ll have no more excuses for why you got lost on the way to the job site. The 2017 Tundra is available with hands-free calling, voice recognition and Siri® Eyes Free, so you’ll never have to take your peepers off the road.

Other available tech features include:

• 6-speaker audio system
• 12-speaker JBL® audio system
• Smartphone app integration
• Power moonroof
• HD and satellite radio

 

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Get Your Vehicle Travel-Ready at Waldorf Toyota

Memorial Day just around the corner, and as we gear up for a 3-day weekend, there are a few things to take care of, if you plan to hit the road for a mini vacation.

Needless to say, your vehicle should be in tip-top shape, before you hit the road. Here at Waldorf Toyota, we have a team of experts to help with that!

Schedule an appointment with our Service Department, before you set out on your journey. Whether it’s an oil change and tire rotation that you need, or, you just want to have our technicians double check that everything is in proper working order, we’ve got you covered.

If it’s a replacement part that you’re in search of for your vehicle, contact our Parts Department. Our experts are standing by, waiting to find the perfect part to make your vehicle as good as new.

So, contact us today, and make sure that you’re putting your family in the safest vehicle possible, before you set out on your mini vacation.

Find Your New 2017 Toyota Rav4 at Waldorf Toyota

Feel the spirit of adventure when you test drive the 2017 RAV4 at Waldorf Toyota serving Lexington Park, Clinton, and Alexandria, VA. Style your new RAV4 with 13 different colors and eight available trims options – LE, XLE, XLE Hybrid, SE, SE Hybrid, Limited, Limited Hybrid and Platinum.

The 2017 RAV4 Sports a Powerhouse Engine

Lift the hood of the new RAV4, and you’ll find a 176-horsepower engine 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. The engine’s Dual Variable Valve timing helps drivers near Clinton get the most out of their fuel. Not only is the 2017 RAV4 fuel efficient, it is also extremely safe. The 2017 RAV4 is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Safety shines brighter than ever with a new RAV4.

Conquer Any Road in the New RAV4

Whether you’re starting in Lexington Park or Alexandria, VA, you can conquer any terrain with the 2017 RAV4’s all-wheel drive system with Dynamic Torque Control. The all-wheel drive system produces optimal traction by distributing power between the front and back wheels – giving you more control. Visit Waldorf Toyota and test drive the 2017 RAV4 today!

The Classic Sedan That Stands Out | 2017 Toyota Camry

If you are looking for a reliable sedan that you can drive around Annapolis and Clinton then check out the new Toyota Camry at Waldorf Toyota near Alexandria. With a sportier interior than the 2017 Honda Accord and a sleeker exterior than the new Chevy Malibu, the 2017 Camry is dominating its competition.

The 2017 Camry’s bold design, 18-inch alloy wheels, and available LED headlights allow you to stand out from the crowd. With three trim options, you can go home in a new Camry XLE, SE or SXE. Experience luxury that doesn’t break the bank at Waldorf Toyota.

All Aboard The Entertainment Express

The new Camry is packed full of convenient entertainment and technology features designed to enhance your driving experience, such as:

• Entune® App Suite
• JBL® GreenEdge™ audio system
• Active Entune®, navigation or Bluetooth®
• Voice-Activated Controls
• Wireless Smartphone Charging
• And more!

The 2017 Camry at Waldorf Toyota creates a driving experience that is enjoyable and effortless for drivers in Annapolis and Clinton.

Interior of the New Camry at Waldorf Toyota – serving Clinton, MD

It is no secret that the new Camry was designed with your safety in mind. The 2017 Camry is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and it also received the NHTSA a 5-Star Over Safety Rating. The new Toyota Camry comes with Toyota Star Safety System™ which includes:

• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
• Traction Control (TRAC)
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist (BA)
• Smart Stop Technology® (SST)

With these exceptional safety features, you can drive with confidence and peace of mind knowing that all your passengers are protected.

See why so many people are talking about the award-winning 2017 Camry. Visit Waldorf Toyota near Annapolis, Clinton and Alexandria and test drive yours today!

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