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Anyone who's suddenly had a dead battery knows that this seems to always happen at the most inopportune time. Testing your car's battery can help you avoid being stuck on the side of the road with a dead battery. You can also stop at Alderman’s Toyota and have our professionals check out your battery.

As much as we like to save money and do things ourselves, not everyone is mechanically inclined or has interest in automotive issues. Many people use the old-time method of checking their battery by starting the vehicle and turning on the headlights.

With the acknowledgment of pollution effects on the environment and people came the realization that something must change. The key turned out to be the exhaust manifold and its gasket. Modern exhaust manifolds direct emissions through a series of devices to burn out the most harmful elements of car exhaust. The exhaust manifold gasket closes gaps between the combustion chamber and the exhaust system. The gasket is essential in producing the complete burn possible.

Most exhaust manifold gaskets consist of layers of embossed steel that are resistant to the intense heat generated in...

There are a ton of new safety features packed into the 2018 Toyota Tundra. The car has received a 4-star overall rating from NHTSA. One of its new features is park assist sonar, which tells the driver whether you are going to hit an object near or around your car. This is especially helpful for larger Toyota Tundra trucks.

The new 2018 Tundra also comes with a blind-spot monitor and RCA, so you know where other cars are around you while driving or reversing. Dynamic radar cruise control is another one of the new features that help drivers keep a…

Shopping for a new vehicle can be fun and exciting, but the wide variety of options available can be overwhelming. Let us introduce you to one of the most popular midsize cars on the market. If you are looking for a sedan with a spacious interior and stylish, comfortable features, the 2018 Toyota Camry might just be a great car for you to consider.

When you slip into the driver's seat of a Toyota Camry, you will immediately sense that the driver's area was designed with your convenience and comfort in mind. You will feel at ease and…

Don't make the costly mistake many drivers will make this winter when they get behind the wheel and drive with barely any gas in the car. The reasons to keep the tank at fuel are plentiful, here are just a few to consider from our team at Alderman’s Toyota.

If the gas tank is full, there will be little room for moisture to form. that moisture will eventually turn into ice crystals, and the colder it gets, the more likely they can clog the fuel line and kill the engine. The lighter the vehicle, the easier for the…

Horsepower is still an important number to many vehicle owners. We think of horsepower in terms of engine strength. How much weight can I haul or pull? What is the vehicle designed to carry? Did you know the term horsepower dates back to the 18th century?

James Watt coined the term while trying to figure out how much a single horse could pull in a one-minute time span. He used the coal mines as his backdrop. The single horse would pull the coal for sixty seconds. His experiment yielded that horse could do 22,000 foot-pounds of production during one…

Regardless of how good of a driver you are, you need high-quality, reliable tires. Some of you already know that, but depending on where you live, you may need to switch tires periodically. The tires you use can be compared to a pair of sneakers or cleats. Cleats are made for turf and artificial grass so that when you try to stop, the spikes dig into the ground.

There used to be a time when consumers worried about gas mileage when someone mentioned the word SUV. Not anymore! Many SUVs have solved the gas consumption problem. Engines are now also more fuel efficient, which allows owners to save more of their hard-earned cash.

SUV owners also like the idea of being able to carry more passengers along with increase storage capabilities.

How do the 2017 @Toyota RAV4 and the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid compare in terms of real-world driving? We found out: https://t.co/djn0LKfQRU pic.twitter.com/4LIzbJBAMR

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) September 22, 2017

For decades, the Toyota Camry has been known for its style and dependability. The Camry has always been at the forefront of technology both inside the vehicle and under the hood. With the addition of Toyota's Hybrid technology, the Camry is turning heads in the green vehicle market and the Green Car Journal has noticed.

The 2018 Toyota Camry was named one of five finalists for the 2018 Green Car of the Year award with the winner to be announced on Nov. 30.