CONICELLI TOYOTA HELPS
HOLIDAYS FOR
HOMETOWN HEROES
Conicelli Toyota is continuing to help Holidays for Hometown
Heroes drive in
December 2008. The public
is invited to participate along
with Conicelli employees, friends,
and family.Holidays for Hometown Heroes is a project to collect and ship
necessary items to US troops
stationed in Iraq.
Conicelli Toyota has
chosen for this campaign to sponsor
US Marine Unit #43507 stationed in Iraq.
A Wissahickon Fire Company
fire fighter, Private Matthew
O’Neill, is a Hometown Hero
serving with Marine Unit #43507. For this project, Conicelli Toyota is cooperating with Operation Bedding, a local memorial fund based in Philadelphia, PA. The items will be shipped in January 2009. Acceptable items to donate include foot powder, washcloths, boot socks,
toothpaste, razors, lip balm, skin moisturizer, deodorant, twin sheets, and single pack powdered drink mix. Donors may alternatively choose
to “Build a Box” for a $20
donation, and have a boxed
assortment of items sent to a
soldier, with a personal letter
if desired. Letters may be
addressed to “Dear Soldier
Marine Unit #43507.” Operation Bedding was established
to honor the memory of
Roxborough PA native Lance
Corporal Adam C. Conboy, who
died May 12, 2006, while serving
in Iraq. Donations may be brought
to any of the Conicelli Autoplex
showrooms at 1200 Ridge
Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428,
or to the Carriage Trade Public
Auto Auction,
and placed in the box provided in each showroom. For further information, contact Lori
Hammond, 610-828-1400, ext.
1208, or by email lconicelli@conicelliautoplex.com.
Winterization
Special
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SHORTBREAD
COOKIES
2 Sticks of Butter
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Light-Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Large Egg Yolks
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat butter until smooth. Add both sugars
and the salt, then beat until well blended. Stir in the yolks. Add flour gradually, mixing gently, until dough is soft.
Gather the dough into a ball and divide in half, and roll each half into a 9-inch-long log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.
Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Slice the logs into 1/3-inch-thick cookies and arrange on cookie sheets. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes (rotating the sheets after 10 minutes) or until the cookies are golden around the edges. Coll for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool to room temperature. Enjoy!
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NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA
The 2009 Toyota Venza is the latest addition to this Japanese automaker's lineup. This 4-door, five-passenger wagon slots between the Camry sedan and Highlander SUV in size and price. It shares some of its basic design with both those vehicles. Venza comes in a single trim level, with a choice of two engines and front- or all-wheel drive. The base engine is a 182-hp 2.7-liter 4-cylinder. Also offered is a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6. Each engine teams with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Four-cylinder models can tow up to 2500 lb, and the V6 can tow up to 3500 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Four-cylinder models come standard with 19-inch wheels, while V6 versions have standard 20-inch wheels. A navigation system, keyless access and engine start, leather upholstery, and heated front seats are among the options. A panoramic glass roof with power front section is optional, as is DVD entertainment, but note that both these features can't be ordered together.
A highlight. Venza's rear bench seat is long-haul supportive. Headroom, legroom, and under-seat foot space are generous. A reclining seatback is standard, further enhancing comfort. As in front, step-in is low, making for easy entry and exit.
On paper, Venza has slightly less total cargo volume than many wagons and SUVs. In practice, however, it holds a good amount of gear. A low deck and wide floor are helpful. The rear seatbacks don't fold completely flat but go down far enough to where they shouldn't hurt the loading of large items. Interior storage includes a deep, divided center console, bins for holding cell phones and MP3 players, and bottle holders in all four doors. The front door pockets can accommodate maps and two bottles each.
To schedule a test drive for any new Toyota vehicle, please contact sales@conicellitoyotaofspringfield.comor call 610-690-6000
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HOLIDAY TRAVEL SAFETY
In addition to the usual stresses of the holidays comes the added load of traffic woes. This boost in gridlock hits right when the days are their shortest and the weather its unfriendliest. To avoid the pitfalls and potholes of winter-holiday driving, take a look at our handy tips. Plan Ahead to Avoid a Bumpy Road Allow extra time in your schedule. Bad traffic can often be avoided with a little preparation. The heaviest travel occurs the days immediately before and after Christmas and New Year's Day. Consider taking an extra day off so that you aren't stuck in the pack. Also, give yourself a break from holiday stress by getting the bulk of your shopping done well before the holiday. Make sure that your car is well-equipped for travel. Breaking down in the dark, in bad weather, or in the cold can crush the holiday spirit. It's a good idea to take your car in for a winter "check-up." Your mechanic can inspect your anti-freeze, battery, windshield wipers, and other cold -weather components. You also want to be sure that your tire pressure is at the recommended levels, as tires can be hazardous in wet weather when they are filled to improper levels. Think before you drive. To understand holiday driving conditions, think of the way people act outside of their cars in this time of year. Many are worried, preoccupied, hurried, distracted, and all those states of mind that make them easily agitated and less careful. On the road, this means that you should be more vigilant than usual, give people more distance, and be forgiving when someone does something rash or absent-minded. Avoid confrontations, and try not to let other drivers bring you out of the happy holiday zone. Ease on Down the Road Don't think of driving as a chore. Rather than getting cranky from thinking that you are losing vacation time, you can try to find ways to enjoy the time you spend driving. This might include playing favorite holiday music or pre-recorded holiday "talking books," singing holiday carols, or chatting with your passengers as if you were sitting on the couch back at home. Carry equipment for on-the-road emergencies. If you're traveling in bad weather or in snow country, you'll want to prepare for problems by packing flares, blankets, a first-aid kit, flashlight, water, and snacks. It's useful to have a shovel to dig out your wheels in case you get stuck, and a bag of kitty litter to pour under the wheels for traction. Also remember to pack the cell phone for emergencies, but be prudent about using it while driving in holiday traffic or in bad weather.
Drive responsibly. Once you get on the road, drive slowly and carefully. It's the time of year when to-do lists can run long, and we all have places where we would much rather be than on the road, but a defensive approach pays off in the long run. And--this one should be obvious--don't drink and drive; be aware of your physical and legal limits and the potential dangers of intoxicated driving. To avoid other drivers who may have celebrated too much, stay off the roads at high-risk times, such as after nightfall on New Year's Eve.
WHY CHOOSE A TOYOTA CERTIFIED
PRE- OWNED CAR?
Every Toyota is a product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing. Only well maintained Toyota vehicles that are less than seven years old or have a maximum of 85,000 miles are eligible for certification.
The certification process includes:
- An extensive 160-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by the dealer, to ensure that each vehicle meets Toyota Certified Used Cars standard.
- Toyota-trained technicians scrutinize all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust sytem, and vehicle interior and exterior.
- Dealer technicians recondition any components that does not meet Honda standards or replace it with Genuine Toyota parts and perform up-to-date scheduled maintenance services.
- Toyota dealers can run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report at no cost to you to assure that your Toyota Certified Used Car does not contain any DMV reported incidents such as salvage, fire,flood damage, odometer problems or lemon history.
- A copy of each car's CARFAX Vehicle History Report is kept at the dealership and is available for you to see.
For more information regarding Toyota Certified Pre-Owned vehicles please email sales@conicellitoyotaofspringfield.com or call 610-690-6000.
Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours!
Be Safe.
Please Do Not Drink and Drive.
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