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The all-new 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan is the perfect vehicle for anyone looking for style, efficiency and affordability. You may remember the previous Yaris iA model, but that is history as this subcompact sedan is now offered in 3 trims to offer more of a variety so that everyone can find what they are looking for. The sporty L offers simplicity and style while the LE takes it up a notch with a great equipment package. XLE grade is bringing a premium sporty leatherette-trimmed seats and steering wheel plus much more! All Yaris sedans will feature a new sport-inspired front grille and seven color options. Fuel economy is always a priority and the 2019 Yaris is no exception to that. With an impressive estimated 32 MPG city and 40 MPG highway, you will be able to make every road trip. Safety is never a worry with the standard Active Safety System and Low-Speed Pre-Collision System. We can’t wait to see this redesign hit our lot, and we are sure that you can’t either. Keep an eye on our website and social media to be the first to know when the all-new 2019 Toyota Yaris arrives. Until then take a look at our current new Toyota inventory! VIEW NEW YARIS INVENTORY

Raise everybody’s expectations of what a Corolla can be in the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. This hatchback has style, function and is fun-to-drive. The all-new 2.0L Dynamic Force Engine and a next-generation platform that assists in reducing weight and optimizing suspension. The intelligent rev-matching available manual transmission means that thrilling drives are just a shift away. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback comes standard with the improved Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. This safety package includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection. New to the package is cyclist detection with improved low-light capabilities and lane tracing assist. All of this and more ensure that you will be driving with added confidence. You will always stay connected with advanced technology features like standard Entune 3.0 and Apple CarPlay compatibility. These high tech features allow you to keep communicating while your devices are tucked safely away. This driver-focused hatchback will be arriving at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls during the summer of 2018. Stop by and check out our current inventory of all of your favorite Toyota models. We are located conveniently off of US 53, between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. VIEW NEW TOYOTA INVENTORY

Adam began in the automotive industry over 13 years ago. He says that he has always loved cars so it made a lot of sense for him to find a home in this industry. The fun and family-oriented atmosphere of Markquart is what drew him to his position here. He also notes that the professionalism and home/work balance offered here is also something that he loves about his job. When he isn’t helping customers with their vehicle purchases, you can find Adam enjoying the outdoors. He is an avid hunter and fisherman and also dabbles in golf. Family time is very important and he says that he is looking forward to upcoming family vacations. Something that not many people know about Adam is that he used to aspire to be a Professional Bowler. His dream car is a ’68 Firebird Convertible. The next time that you are in the area, stop by and chat with Adam!

Markquart has been blessed with the support of a great community, and now we want to give back by helping organizations that serve those who need it most. So, from November 15 until Christmas, Markquart Motors and Markquart Toyota are donating $100 for every new and used vehicle we sell. We have a goal of $50,000, and the money will support the following organizations: The Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Providing a safe, positive and productive place for youth to go after school and during school breaks. Feed My People Food Bank Rescuing food before it is wasted & distributing it to people in our community who struggle with hunger. They are able to provide 4 meals with every $1 donated and are serving almost 2,000 students in the Chippewa Valley. Chippewa Valley Free Clinic & Open-Door Clinic Providing basic health services and dental care to members of our community with no reasonable health care alternative. With your help, we hope to raise over $50,000! VIEW DONATION TRACKER

Used vehicle sales manager, Terry Huppert, is celebrating 25 years with Markquart. Terry began working in 1992 at Jim Carter Auto and Truck Center in sales. That October the company was purchased by Lee Markquart and Terry traveled with the new company. He worked in sales for 4 years and then began working in finance. In 2008 Terry transferred to the new Markquart Motors location as a used sales manager and then in 2014, he began working at Markquart Toyota. His favorite part of his job is the people that he has been able to work with as customers and fellow employees. He is very passionate about learning other people’s stories because it makes every day interesting and different. Terry’s favorite Markquart memory is from back in 1994. He was greeted by a customer who just happened to be looking for another salesperson with the same name who had already left for the night. Terry worked with the customer to find them a new car and ended up making a deal. That wasn’t the only deal that was made though. He also asked her out on a date. This year they celebrated their 24 th wedding anniversary. Now that he and his wife, Krista, are empty nesters they enjoy spending time together. They are on the hunt for the best fish fry in Wisconsin. Terry spends much of his time volunteering at Chippewa Valley Bible Church where he is a deacon and at the Chippewa Falls Rotary Club. He was introduced to KUBB a few years ago and enjoys playing and coordinating tournaments in Chippewa.

On September 16th Markquart Toyota and the Keeping Kids Safe Project held a community and safety fair at the dealership in hopes of informing the Chippewa Valley community of ways to stay safe. Although the morning began with a little rain, that didn’t stop the fun and games from happening. We were joined by many organizations including the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, Beaver Creek Reserve, Operation Life Saver, The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department, Chippewa Fire District and of course the Keeping Kids Safe Project, all of whom brought with activates that helped teach kids about safety. The Keeping Kids Safe Project was able to fingerprint almost 100 children at the event. Kids also enjoyed free face painting, popcorn and slushies throughout the day. The Keeping Kids Safe Project is one of the top child safety programs in the country. Their programs are designed to bring communities together and raise awareness on how to keep children safe if an emergency should ever arise. Events are always free for families thanks to the local businesses in the communities they are held in. The program offers FBI quality digital fingerprinting for families. The purpose of this is to provide parents resources to give authorities in the case of an emergency. Many children are reported missing in the US each year. Some are found within minutes or hours, but all law enforcement officials agree that time is critical in the recovery of a missing child. A major source of wasted time comes from gathering of resources like fingerprints and statistical information and photographs. At the Keeping Kids Safe Project event your family can acquire a pre-made record so that if there is ever an emergency you will already have a collection of needed resources.

Meet one of our new service advisors, Leah. Leah is the daughter of John Markquart. She has worked for her family’s company off and on for many years, starting out in the service department at Markquart Motors in middle school where she would assist with records. In high school, she helped out at Markquart Toyota as an administrative assistant. After high school, she attended college at the University of Minnesota and received her degree this spring in entrepreneurial management. This summer she got married and decided that she wanted to work full time in the family business. Leah’s favorite part of working as a service advisor at Markquart Toyota is that she gets to work with her family. She also said that all of her friendly co-workers in the service department have helped make her transition very easy and comfortable. When she is not helping customers in the service department she enjoys spending time with her family and spending weekends at their cabin. She also likes to hang out with her friends and dabble in sports. She loves to golf but notes that she doesn’t get to do it enough. An interesting fact about Leah is that she was adopted from China. Although she likes all cars in general, she pictures herself driving a Toyota Highlander someday. The next time you are visiting Markquart Toyota, stop by the service department to chat with Leah. We are located conveniently between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, just off of US 53. Email Leah

Markquart Toyota and the Keeping Kids Safe Project invite you to a free community and safety fair on Saturday, September 16 th from 10am-4pm. The Keeping Kids Safe Project is one of the top child safety programs in the country. Their programs are designed to bring communities together and raise awareness on how to keep children safe if an emergency should ever arise. Events are always free for families thanks to the local businesses in the communities they are held in. The program offers FBI quality digital fingerprinting for families. The purpose of this is to provide parents resources to give authorities in the case of an emergency. Many children are reported missing in the US each year. Some are found within minutes or hours, but all law enforcement officials agree that time is critical in the recovery of a missing child. A major source of wasted time comes from gathering of resources like fingerprints and statistical information and photographs. At the Keeping Kids Safe Project event your family can acquire a pre-made record so that if there is ever an emergency you will already have a collection of needed resources. The Keeping Kids Safe Project also strives to focus on educating families about how to protect themselves. By providing valuable information to discuss and practice with children, they are helping families be as prepared as possible if they are in a potentially harmful information. The records collected during the event are meant to be helpful in case of an emergency, but the overall goal is to provide information that will make it so that parents should never have to use the records. For our event in the Chippewa Valley, the Keeping Kids Safe Project is working with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department, Operation Lifesaver and the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley in addition to Markquart Toyota. This event is completely free to the public and will be hosted at our dealership, located conveniently between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, just off of US 53.

The Toyota National Clearance Event is now happening at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire. If you are in the market for a new Toyota this is the time to stop in and check out our huge inventory of 2017 RAV4s and 2017 Camrys. The 2017 Toyota RAV4 is the right choice for any adventure. This crossover offers a dynamic exterior and a stylish interior, not to mention enough cargo space to make traveling feel effortless. Don’t forget about the superior technology now available in the RAV4, like the standard backup camera with projected static lines and Entune® Audio. Safety will never have to be a worry with Toyota Safety Sense with Pedestrian Detection. If a crossover isn’t your style, check out our 2017 Toyota Camrys. This mid-size sedan comes with a bold exterior highlighted by 18-inch alloy wheels and available LED headlights. The interior features front sport seats and paddle shifters to help make your journey a comfortable one every time. Both of these vehicles come standard with ToyotaCare, a no cost maintenance plan for the first 2 years or 25,000 miles. It also comes with roadside assistance for the first 2 years and unlimited miles. Stop into Markquart Toyota and score a 2017 RAV4 or Camry for 0% APR for the first 72 months during the Toyota National Clearance Event. Hurry in this event is only until September 5 th. We are located conveniently between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, just off US 53. *0% APR financing for up to 72 months on approved credit on 2017 Toyota Camry and RAV4. 72 monthly payments of $13.89 for each $1000 borrowed.  Dealer fee of $188.50 extra. Offer ends September 5th, 2017. VIEW RAV4 INVENTORY VIEW CAMRY INVENTORY

America’s best-selling car for the last 15 years has been redesigned and has arrived near Eau Claire. The 2018 Toyota Camry is now available at Markquart Toyota. Practical meets passionate in the all-new Camry. You will notice a lower and wider stance in the 2018, designed with the Toyota New Global Architecture, than in previous models. Wondering what the interior of this sleek sedan looks like? Check out this 360-degree view of the Camry interior and view our 2018 Equinox inventory! VIEW 2018 CAMRY INVENTORY

America’s best-selling car for the last 15 years has been redesigned and has arrived near Eau Claire. The 2018 Toyota Camry is now available at Markquart Toyota! Practical meets passionate in the all-new Camry. You will notice a lower and wider stance in the 2018, designed with the Toyota New Global Architecture, than in previous models. The front seats are resculpted and the cowl, beltline and dash have been lowered creating more space for a comfortable driving and riding experience. The dashboard is no longer a ‘T’ shape, but rather a sweeping design with warmer detailing. There is a 7-inch multi-information display and an 8-inch audio display for navigation, audio and climate control that is flush with the center console and the interface. This comes with the new Entune 3.0 system which offers 4g LTE based in-vehicle Wi-Fi for up to 5 mobile devices. The 2018 Camry comes in four levels of trim: LE, XLE, SE and XSE. If you are looking for something sporty, check out the SE and the XSE. These models go beyond the trim and finish with differences that could be spotted from a distance. They are more sculpted, exaggerated and aggressive with the same, new, catamaran-inspired lower bumper accents. As always, you will be safe and sound inside the all-new Camry which comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense. Toyota Safety Sense includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection. Lane-departure warning with steering assist will help keep you inside the lines and the automatic high-beams will ensure that you never miss what is in front of you. VIEW CAMRY INVENTORY

Stop into Markquart Toyota and check out the first-ever 2018 Toyota C-HR. This subcompact crossover has a blend of high impact looks, advanced safety systems and dynamic driving experiences. You will be turning heads with a bold front end that is accented by a trio of LED daytime running lamps. From the side, you will see a windswept, coupe-like body with emphasized lower cladding and a ducktail rear spoiler. Under the hood of the C-HR, there is a 2-liter Valvematic 4-cylinder engine. When driving it you will think that it feels stronger than 144 horsepower because of the Continuously Variable Transmission with Intelligence (CVTI) and the 7-speed shift mode. At Markquart Toyota we will make sure your engine and the rest of your vehicle is in great shape. ToyotaCare is standard on all Toyotas and includes free scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance nationwide. When you take a seat inside the C-HR you will notice the sharp look of the black cloth seats. Heated seating is available in the premium model and will help you get through our Midwest winters. You will also notice details like dual-zone automatic climate control and a 7-inch touch screen for audio control. The C-HR comes standard with 10 airbags, optional blind spot monitoring and rear traffic cross alert. All C-HRs come standard with Toyota Safety Sense with Pedestrian Detection (TSSP), which includes Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and a pre-collision system. This is just some of what is included in the Toyota C-HR. Visit us to see this dynamic vehicle for yourself. We are located conveniently between Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, just off of US 53. VIEW C-HR INVENTORY