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March is the perfect time to get your front or rear brakes serviced at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire! Now through March 31, 2016 enjoy $20 off a front or rear brake service with pad replacement (with coupon). Brake services include the following. Install quality brake pads Inspect all hardware Inspect brake calipers Lubricate brake parts Add brake fluid Rotor turn Plus, you’ll get a complimentary multi-point vehicle inspection. So, if you’ve been thinking about getting work done on your brakes, now is the time to act! This offer is good for Toyota and Scion vehicles only. Simply print your coupon and present it at your service appointment. For more information, call a Markquart Toyota service advisor at 715-552-4440.

Now through February 29, 2016 you can save on replacement batteries or genuine Toyota accessories for your Toyota vehicle! The cold winter weather often takes a toll on the batteries in our cars. Stop into Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire and take advantage of $10 off replacement batteries! Have you been thinking about customizing your Toyota vehicle? You can get 10% off genuine Toyota accessories during February! To redeem these offers simply click the button below and present the coupon at time of order! Toyotas only. See your service adviser for details. Please present coupon at time of order. Cannot be combined with any other offer or previous purchase.

Winter takes a toll on our vehicles.  Between the salt on the road and the frigid temperatures, we probably don’t give our cars enough credit for getting us from A to B. It’s no wonder, though, why some people notice more lights and warnings coming on during this time of year. A common warning light we hear our customers experiencing is low tire pressure. Typically, this is something you can resolve on your own. However, there are occasions when you should make a service appointment at Markquart Toyota. The light comes on and stays on. This means one (or more) of your tires is at a low pressure level. What you can do is use a gauge to check the PSI (pounds per square inch) of all your tires. You can find your vehicle’s PSI in the owner’s manual. If any of the tires are low, you can fill it to the correct PSI at most gas stations. If you’re not comfortable doing this yourself, Markquart Toyota would be happy to help. The light comes on then goes off. This is common during colder months. Have you ever seen an empty plastic bottle that’s been outside in the cold? It looks deflated. This is sort of what can happen to tires in the winter. When it warms up during the day, the pressure in your tires may increase back to normal. Usually, you can just let your vehicle warm up, and the pressure will return to normal. If not, you can again check the PSI and fill your tires accordingly. The light flashes and stays on. When this happens, it means the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) isn’t functioning properly. If this is the case, you should make a service appointment. If the TPMS isn’t working, it won’t be able to warn you when your tire pressure is low and needs to be repaired. Think you should schedule a service appointment? Call 715-552-4440 or click the button below!

We are happy to announce that construction is complete on Markquart Toyota’s service department lanes near Eau Claire! Over the last four years, we have seen our service department customer base double in size, which led to the need for improvement and expansion. Improvements include more parking stalls, more office space, and some new equipment. In fact, we’ve increased the space in our service lanes by 50%, allowing up to eight vehicles to pull into the stalls on the left and additional room on the right. This was all in an effort to aid the flow of traffic and reduce congestion – making your service appointments flow more smoothly! Thank you for working with us through these upgrades! We look forward to continuing to serve you with our updated, larger facility!

If you’ve noticed bubbles or bulges, cracking, or excessive wear of the tread of your tires, it may be time to replace them. This is especially true since winter is right around the corner, and having healthy tires helps aid in safe driving during harsh conditions. Starting October 1, you can get a tire for only one dollar when you buy three tires of the same value at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire! This offer is only valid on Toyota and Scion vehicles, and the tires must be dealer installed. Qualifying brands include the following: Bridgestone Good Year Pirelli Dunlop Hankook Toyo Tires Continental Tire Kumho Tyres Yokohama Hurry into Markquart Toyota’s service department before October 31 to take advantage of this offer! We’re located just off Highway 53 at exit 92 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.

We’re thrilled to announce that we have started renovating our service department. These upgrades include making our service lanes 50% bigger, and increasing space for staff.  This will help reduce congestion in our service lanes and aid in the flow of traffic. If you are in need of service, don’t worry, our service department will remain open at full capacity. So if you’re in need of an oil change, brake replacement, or any other vehicle service, do not hesitate to schedule your appointment with us! Thank you to our loyal customers for helping us grow this business. We look forward to being able to better serve you with a larger facility.

Summer is a great time for road trips because the kids are out of school, the weather is nice, and you don’t have to worry about snowy, icy roads. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t steps you can take to make sure you have a safe, fun road trip, which is why we put together this list of summer road trip tips! Get your vehicle inspected. Stop in to Markquart near Eau Claire to get your oil changed. During this time a multi-point vehicle inspection will be performed, which will make sure your vehicle is in good condition for a road trip. Check your tires. These will be taking most of the wear and tear this summer. Make sure they have air, the treads aren’t worn down too much, and that you have a spare. Create an emergency kit: This goes beyond the first aid kit. Also include things like nonperishable food items, water, a flashlight, tools, and other items that you’ll know you’d want if you broke down in the middle of nowhere while it’s dark outside. Have a co-pilot: The driver needs to focus on one thing only – driving. The co-pilot should be responsible for controlling the music, navigating, and anything else that would distract the driver. Once you get these necessary safety precautions out of the way, it’s time to have some fun! Make sure to have snacks readily available to avoid filling up on too much fast food, and of course get your list of road trip games ready to go. Remember, the journey is half the fun, and if you set yourself up for smooth sailing you can enjoy peace of mind during your summer vacations.

Originally from Boyd, Tom has known the Eau Claire area his entire life. He got started in the auto industry at 13 when he started working for his step father’s parts shop. Eventually, he found his way to Markquart and the rest is history. Tom says he enjoys working at Markquart so much because of the company’s values and integrity, how the employees are treated well, and how good the people are to work with. Words of wisdom he has gained from his experience includes keeping an open mind, accepting change, and understanding how everybody’s roles work together in an organization. When Tom isn’t busy helping people find the right vehicle parts, he’s probably spending time outdoors with his wife Roxann, and daughter Rayna. The family enjoys fishing, gardening, and hanging out with their two dogs and cat. Tom also really enjoys hunting, trapping, and occasionally playing the guitar. An interesting fact is that Tom holds the record for the biggest white-tail buck ever shot with a bow in Chippewa County and the 26 th largest in the state of Wisconsin. The next time you’re at Markquart Toyota be sure to stop and help us thank Tom for the past 20 years. We look forward to what the future brings!

If you've ever experienced a morning like the woman in the video, you’ve probably also thought about having a key finder. Well look no more because Toyota has granted your wish with the Toyota Key Finder and free Key Finder app for iOS devices. The key finder uses Bluetooth to connect with the app on your Apple iPad, iPod, or iPhone and emits a beep if you push the “Activate Key Finder” button. You can even change the settings so that the finder goes off if it’s a certain range away from your device (up to 60 feet). You can also connect up to eight key finders to be used on your backpack, purse, or anything that the finders can be clipped to. The Toyota Key Finder is really easy to set up, and you can learn how in this video. Once you’ve set up the key finder, you can name it whatever you want from the app. So, if you have more than one, you can name them Keys, Backpack, Purse, etc. Who knew something so small could offer so much peace of mind?

Oil changes. They’re that annoying stop we have to make every six months to keep our vehicles running smoothly. They also cost somewhere between $30.00 and $80.00, so why not do it yourself? You can do it on your own time and save money, right? The truth is, there are hidden costs to changing your own oil that can hurt you in the long run. Service Centers Provide Additional Inspection When you take your vehicle to a service center like the one at Markquart Toyota, additional steps are performed like a Quality Vehicle Inspection, complementary alignment, battery checks. These are both preventative measures that can help prevent future issues. When you change your oil yourself, unless you know cars really well, you’re not able to perform some of these extra tasks. Doing it Yourself is More Complicated Now Due to the placement of oil drain plugs and oil filters on a lot of the new-design engines, they are not very easy to get at. Some oil filters are not spin-on-and-off anymore, so they are more difficult to change, and if you don’t have the proper tools to lift your vehicle, changing your oil can be dangerous.  You also aren’t allowed to put oil and oil filters in normal garbage, so it can be extremely inconvenient to dispose of them. The Markquart Way At Markquart, we also provide a free wash* with every service completed, and we top off additional fluids like washer fluid. All of these things combined would easily add up to $30.00 or more if you wanted to do them yourself – and we haven’t even talked about the time it takes to change your own oil. Between going to the store to pick up the oil and the filter, and actually performing the oil change you could have been in and out of the service department. You can watch this video on the service experience at Markquart, or view our service homepage to see why getting your vehicle serviced as opposed to doing it yourself is truly worth it! *Weather permitting.

We’re happy to announce that the service department at Markquart Toyota will be open Saturdays from 8 AM to 5 PM starting April 4, 2015. We will have technicians, parts specialists, and service advisers available just like any weekday. From oil changes and tire rotations to brake replacement and engine repair, you can count on the experts at Markquart Toyota to get it done in a professional and efficient manner. If you like to stay busy while your vehicle is in for service, our personable shuttle drivers can take you where you need to go, or, for longer repairs, take advantage of our free loaner program. If you’re in the Eau Claire area and in need of auto repair, Markquart Toyota has made it more convenient by opening on Saturdays. View our service menu or schedule an appointment by clicking here.

Now through March 31, 2015 you can get 10% off on windshield wiper blade replacement at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire. Sightline™ Hybrid Wiper Blades are tested and approved by Toyota for Toyota vehicles and are a combination of traditional and beam-style wipers. They reduce noise and contact the windshield more efficiently to maximize performance. Windshield wipers need to be able to keep your sight clear whether dirt, rain, or snow is in your way. So, it’s important that you change the wiper blades regularly. Even on sunny days, the heat can cause your blades to crack, which means you may even need to change them in spring or summer. When your blades start leaving streaks on your windshield, you know it’s time for a change. Come on in to Markquart Toyota before March 31 with the coupon provided below to get 10% off windshield wiper replacement on your Toyota vehicle. With the unpredictable Wisconsin-Spring weather, you’ll be happy you did.