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The updated Toyota Highlander has arrived at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire! The vehicle features the bold exterior you’ve come to know from the Highlander, and a premium interior that’s more connected than ever before. The Highlander makes an eye-catching first impression with its redesigned front grille and headlights. Look inside the vehicle and you’ll find seating for up to eight, a panoramic moonroof, and rear-seat entertainment. And waste no space with the redesigned rear suspension, which creates more cargo space for all of your gear. There are also a total of five USB ports, making it easier than ever before to power up on those family road trips. Along with the USB ports, the Highlander has a host of premium tech features, including a bird’s eye view camera, a multimedia bundle, and three-zone automatic climate control. Drive more confidently in the Highlander, which is full of safety features. The vehicle features the Star Safety System, a suite of six active safety features, including traction control, smart stop technology, and more. The vehicle also has an advanced airbag system, keeping your whole family safe. The 2017 Highlander makes going there just as fun as getting there. Stop into Markquart Toyota to check it out! We’re located between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, just off of business 53.

Bonus Cash, 0% APR, leases oh my! We have plenty of deals for you all month long. Get up to $2,000 cash back on select vehicles, like the 2017 Camry. Or get 0% APR for 72 months on the 2017 Corolla and other select vehicles. If you are looking to lease, consider the 2017 RAV4! 0% APR for 72 Months 2017 Corolla 2017 Camry 2016 Prius 0% APR for 60 Months 2017 RAV4 2017 Highlander 2017 Sienna Whether you’re leasing or buying, now is the perfect time to get the Toyota you’ve been wanting. But don’t wait long, these deals will be gone before you know it! Stop into Markquart Toyota today to see how much you can save. We’re located just off Business 53 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. View Specials >> *0% for 72 months on approved credit on a new 2017 Camry or 2017 Corolla on approved credit. Monthly payment of $13.89 for each $1000 borrowed.  Offer ends 1/3/2017. **$2,000 cash back on a new 2017 Camry from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. Does not include College Grad or Military Rebate.  Offer ends 1/3/2017.

Markquart Toyota’s Black Friday Sales Event, going on now through the end of the month, is offering the best prices of the year. Find unbeatable savings on some of this year’s hottest models. And receive an additional $500 bonus cash on certain models. Qualifying vehicles include new 2016 or 2017 Camry Camry Hybrid RAV4 RAV4 Hybrid Stop into Markquart Toyota now through November 30 to take advantage of these deals, and see what other great deals we have! We’re located between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, just off of Business 53. Bonus Cash offer valid from 11/22/16-11/30/16 only.  Offer valid on top of current incentives for qualified buyers or finance or lease a new 2016/2017 RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Camry, or Camry Hybrid through Toyota financial services.  Cannot be combined with other cash offers.

Rescuing food before it is wasted and distributing it to people in our community who struggle to put food on the table. Markquart Gives Back is supporting local organizations who are servings those who need it most.  One of those amazing organizations is the Feed My People Food Bank.  Every day people in the Chippewa Valley go hungry. In fact, one in nine people in west-central Wisconsin are food insecure, including one in five children. And nearly 70,000 people in west-central Wisconsin rely on food from programs supplied by Feed My People. Feed My People bridges the gap between food manufacturers and hunger-relief organizations (food pantries, community meal sites, & shelter). They are equipped with a large warehouse and six refrigerated trucks, which help them distribute food to more than 120 hunger-relief organizations. They also provide weekend kids’ meals to about 2,100 local students who may struggle with hunger when school meals are not available, and assist Meals on Wheels with distributing food boxes to individuals who are homebound. Feed My People is so successful due to the kindness of the surrounding communities. Local farmers, retailers, and companies donate food and products every year, and individuals in the community help by donating their time and money. “Every $1 donated equals $10 worth of food,” according to Assistant Director Suzanne Becker. Many of the day-to-day operations are run by volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering or donating please visit their website.

Markquart has been blessed by 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 14 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 and 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. Chippewa Valley Free Clinic & Open Door Clinic Providing basic health services to members in our community with no reasonable health care alternative. With your help we hope to raise over $50,000!

With over 43 million cars sold globally, Corolla is the “best-selling nameplate in the world.” 1 To celebrate this sporty sedan’s 50 th Anniversary, Toyota has refreshed the design inside and out for the 2017 model year. On the exterior, you will notice the familiar Corolla design, but with a more aggressively sporty front end. Energy-saving Bi-LED headlights are standard, delivering both style and performance. Available 17-inch alloy wheels and rear spoiler add to the unique profile of Corolla. As soon as you get inside, you’ll notice that the dashboard has been redesigned to enhance Corolla’s upscale feel. Flowing lines, piano-black accents, and available heated front seats make car rides more enjoyable. With room for five and 60/40 split rear seats, you can ensure a spacious and comfortable drive. Stay connected with standard steering wheel mounted controls for music, phone, and Bluetooth technology. Plus, you’ll never miss a beat with the available Entune™ Audio Plus system, 7-inch touch-screen display, USB port, and auxiliary audio jack. We believe every journey should be a safe one, so Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) – an active safety package that combines the Pre-collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, as well as standard backup camera. Experience the new 2017 Toyota Corolla for yourself at Markquart Toyota. We’re located just off Highway 53 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. 1. Based on cumulative estimates through CY15.

Scion may be discontinuing at the end of the 2016 model year, but the Scion spirit is living on. Markquart Toyota will be welcoming the new 2017 Yaris iA, Corolla iM, and Toyota 86, three previous Scion models that are now joining the Toyota lineup. Toyota Yaris iA With an eye-catching exterior and mesmerizing interior, the Yaris iA is like no other vehicle on the road. The sporty nature of the Yaris iA is obvious on every part of the vehicle, from its striking hexagonal grille to its chrome-tipped exhaust. The interior is equipped with soft-touch surfaces, and the latest technology. The Yaris iA is everything you could ever want in a subcompact sedan. Yaris iA Toyota Corolla iM The Corolla iM is a hatchback homerun. The vehicle is agile and ready for adventure with its capable suspension and interior connectivity. Like the Yaris iA, the Corolla iM has a noticeably sporty look. Look inside the vehicle and you'll see flowing lines, premium materials, and an upscale dashboard complete with a 7-in. touch screen. Corolla iM Toyota 86 With a performance that delivers a truly thrilling driving experience, the Toyota 86 is the sports car of your dreams. The vehicle was designed for ultimate aerodynamics and style. The front and rear are completely restyled, and the chromed-tipped dual exhaust shows off the vehicle's serious performance cred. The interior is accentuated with suede-like material, giving the 86 an unexpectedly sophisticated feel. 86 Stop into Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire today to see these new models! We're located just off Business 53 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.

Before starting his automotive career, Chuck was a Milk Tester - he tended to 97 herds in Buffalo County. Then, about 20 years ago, Chuck decided he wanted a different career, so he applied at Markquart, and eventually got the job! His favorite part about being a Product Specialist is meeting new people. His advice for anyone looking to join the automotive industry is to be kind. His goal is to make people laugh or smile when he’s first getting to know them, because it helps them trust him. When people are comfortable around him, he can better help them find the perfect vehicle! He also enjoys building relationships with his customers, and appreciates being able to help different generations of car buyers. When asked what has made him stay for 20 years, Chuck said flexibility. His days are never the same, and it’s nice that he can set his own appointments! When not at Markquart, Chuck and his family are running their registered dairy farm! They have a herd of Jersey cows that produce milk, which gets sold to a creamery in Elsworth, WI. He and his wife, Brenda, have been married for over 30 years and have two daughters ages 12 and 22, which keeps Chuck pretty busy! The family also has a 2-year-old dog named Maggie that they adore. Thank you for the past 20 years, Chuck! We look forward to many more!

If you haven’t heard, Scion is discontinuing at the end of the 2016 model year. However, some of the vehicles will be continued as Toyotas. The first of these is the Scion FR-S. It will be called the Toyota 86, and it’s coming soon to Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire! The Toyota 86 will be slightly updated with LED tail lamps, a refreshed front end, and of course Toyota badges where Scion badges used to be. The 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine, and retuned suspension make this car extremely fun to drive. Stay up-to-date with Markquart Toyota to learn when this coupe will be available near Eau Claire! You can also sign up for updates here.

A couple months ago we posted a blog post about our new recon center being built, and we are happy to announce that it’s now complete! This new facility is firing on all cylinders, with room to work on up to 10 vehicles. Before, a trade in vehicle would have to go to one building to get inspected then to another to be reconditioned before it could be put on our used car lot. Now, it’s all done in one place making the process more efficient, and allowing us to get more vehicles out on the lot for you! This centralized recon center has hoists for techs to inspect vehicles, a bay for handwashing, and even more bays for reconditioning. Before this was all split between three buildings. In summary, we went from 7 bays scattered throughout three locations to 10 bays in one, state-of-the-art location. If you’re in need of a vehicle detailing, schedule an appointment with our service department!

The 2016 Toyota Prius is raising the bar for hybrid vehicles with its new look and awesome features. One of those is enhanced parking support, which is made up of available Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) and available Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA). ICS scans for objects like other vehicles when Prius is parking or pulling out of a space. The system will emanate an alert, reduce engine/motor output, and apply the brakes if it expects a collision. IPA can help guide you into a parking space and will even automatically control the steering! This is especially useful for parallel parking or for squeezing into tight spaces like in parking ramps. So, even if your parking skills are less than perfect, the 2016 Prius offers available Intelligent Clearance Sonar and Intelligent Parking Assist to help you get in and out of spaces with ease! >> View Prius Inventory <<

From November 12, 2015 to Christmas 2015, Markquart Motors and Markquart Toyota donated $100 for every new and used vehicle sold as part of Markquart Gives Back. This initiative aims to give back to the community that Markquart calls home. The $50,000 will be split between four Chippewa Valley organizations that make a difference in our community members’ lives every day – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Feed My People Food Bank, Chippewa Valley Free Clinic of Eau Claire, and the Open Door Clinic of Chippewa Falls. In order to encourage participation, people were able to follow the progress of Markquart Gives Back on markquart.com/givesback, as well as learn more about the individual organizations. Included in each of the vehicles sold was a Markquart Gives Back ornament, and a booklet explaining the initiative and each of the organizations’ missions. “We wanted our customers to be informed about these local organizations and the amazing work they do for our community,” said Amy Dachel, Marketing Manager for both Markquart Motors and Markquart Toyota. If you purchased a vehicle during the Markquart Gives Back time frame, but didn’t receive an ornament, they can be picked up from Markquart Motors during business hours. Markquart hopes to continue Markquart Gives Back as an annual tradition.