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Full-size and mid-size truck available with features to fit the needs of everyone Toyota has always built the cars and trucks that help you and your family travel safely, but how do you know which vehicle is perfect for you. On the subject of pickup trucks, there is a multitude of things to consider before choosing which one is for you. Do you need something to tow with? What kind of fuel economy are you looking for? What is your budget like? These are just a few of the questions that you are probably asking yourself before you visit a car lot. The Toyota Tacoma and Tundra are both excellent vehicles and have a lot to offer their drivers. Standard with every model is Toyota Safety Sense with Pedestrian Detection, a suite of safety features allowing you peace of mind with every drive. Also standard is Entune Audio with allows you to connect to your truck hands-free via Bluetooth technology. Another great option is that both of these models come with an available TRD Pro trim. This trim level allows you to show the trails what you are made of with aggressive styling and features. Some of the important differences between these capable and dependable pickups include towing, size and price. Learn about some of their differences here: Toyota Tundra Starting at $31,420 7L V8 or 4.7L V8 engine Seating for up to 6 Available towing up to 10,000 lbs Up to 19 MPG HWY Toyota Tacoma Starting at $25,550 7L 4 cylinder or 3.5L V6 engine Seating for up to 5 Available towing up to 6,800 lbs Up to 23 MPG HWY Whether you are looking for a truck to tow all of your equipment, or rather something to accompany you on every work site – Toyota has the vehicle for you. Stop by Markquart Toyota located just off of US 53 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. VIEW INVENTORY

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma is perfect for the weekday commute and the weekend getaway. With endless options and available accessories from Markquart Toyota, you will never have a problem making your truck custom to your personality. Adventurers can forge their own path with a Tacoma TRD Pro, just as easy as the equipment lover can tow all of their toys with up 6,800 lbs and carry a payload of up to 1,440 lbs. The bold and aggressive styling in the Tacoma allows it to look fantastic whether it’s just been ran through the wash or taken for a ride through the mud. Although the assertive grille will be turning heads from the front, you will always have people looking from the back as well with an embossed Tacoma tailgate. The refined interior features soft-touch materials for a comfortable experience or you can opt for Limited options and enjoy leather-trimmed seats for a sophisticated feel. Every ride will be quiet and relaxing with the intelligently engineered sound canceling cabin. Standard two USB ports allow everything to stay charged and the Entune Audio System will keep you connected while remaining hands-free with Bluetooth, call and messaging as well as available integrated Navigation. Safety is a top priority to you and us which is why every Tacoma model comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense, a suite of safety features. This suite includes a Pre-Collison System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and more. Every new Toyota comes with ToyotaCare which includes 24-hour roadside assistance for 2 years and a no-cost maintenance plan for those 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Find your Tacoma today at Markquart Toyota. We are located just off of US 53, between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. FIND YOUR TACOMA

Travis and Amy Quella started working towards their Bob’s House for Dogs dream back in 2006 after the loss of their dog, Bob. In September 2008, the couple had built a, personally funded, 1,400-square-foot steel building with roughed-in heating and plumbing, and a septic system. Loans and community support allowed them to finish the center, and start rescuing dogs in 2009. Now Bob’s House provides foster care, healthcare, and comfort to senior and special-needs dogs in a kennel-free and home-like environment. The $10,000 donation from Markquart Gives Back 2018 will be used toward their medical fund. Bob’s House mainly serves a senior population of dogs who have significant veterinary costs. Most dogs come in at the minimum with untreated dental disease, and arthritis. The initial medical evaluations are extensive and necessary to make their residents healthy and ready for their new homes. Thank you to everyone who voted during Markquart Gives Back 2018. We are so excited and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and response of the community. Stay tuned in next holiday season for Markquart Gives Back 2019! Visit Bob’s House for Dogs’ Website

The C hippewa Humane Association seeks to relieve the suffering of homeless companion animals. They take pride in taking care of the animals while they are awaiting their new homes. Holly Morrison, Shelter Manager, says that staff at the association believe and have seen an amazing difference that the community can make whether it is adopting, fostering, or donating. The $10,000 donation from Markquart Gives Back 2018 will be used to provide a much-needed update to their area for dogs to run and exercise. Specifically, the donation will be used to replace the windows in this space as right not they cannot withstand the Wisconsin winter elements. The second project that the money will be put toward is an expansion of their isolation room to allow more intake of animals. Thank you to everyone who voted during Markquart Gives Back 2018. We are so excited and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and response of the community. Stay tuned in next holiday season for Markquart Gives Back 2019! Visit Chippewa Humane’s Website

The Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes helps prepare girls in the Chippewa Valley for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. The parent organization was started in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, GA. Since its founding, Girl Scouts has grown to 2 million members and more than 50 million alumnae. Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes operates service centers, camps, and business office throughout 2 states and 58 counties. The $10,000 donation from Markquart Gives Back 2018 will be used toward all of their annual programming as well as financial assistance to families of members. The entire donation will stay in the Chippewa Valley to help grow our troops here. Thank you to everyone who voted during Markquart Gives Back 2018. We are so excited and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and response of the community. Stay tuned in next holiday season for Markquart Gives Back 2019! Visit The Girl Scout’s Website

The fan favorite, Toyota RAV4, has been redesigned and has arrived at Markquart Toyota. The 5 th generation all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4s design is where adventure meets refinement. Every element was thoroughly thought through, from the placement of the side mirrors to increase forward visibility to the risen ground clearance which helps achieve better aerodynamics. The body design features an aggressive and chiseled stature and the wider stance creates a more spacious and comfortable cabin. Every all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with the next generation Toyota Safety Sense. TSS 2.0 includes all of the old safety systems plus new additions, Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) and Road Sign Assist (RSA) to leave you at ease. You have to see this for yourself. Stop by Markquart Toyota just off of US 53, between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls to take one for a test drive. View 2019 RAV4 Inventory

Abby Maliszewski is a newcomer to the automotive industry but is no stranger to getting people the information they need to know. She started out her career in the journalism industry serving as a reporter and working in public relations. Now she brings those skills to Markquart Toyota as a product specialist. Abby is driven by the want to provide her customers with all of the information that they need in a timely manner which helps her build an honest rapport with those she works with. Her favorite part about her position here is the people she is surrounded by every day. From her co-workers to the people that she assists, she is consistently awestruck by the team environment and the kindness offered. She also notes that it doesn’t feel like work to her because she is truly passionate about finding people their perfect car. Abby grew up on a dairy farm so she is a natural animal lover. She has 2 horses, one of which is 31 years old and has no teeth, as well as a cat and dog. She enjoys running, music and really anything that keeps her busy because she has a hard time sitting still. An interesting fact about her is that her dad taught her how to drive a manual by putting her in a truck in the middle of the field and leaving her there. Stop by and chat with Abby the next time you are in the area! Email Abby

Beaver Creek Reserve was founded in 1947 with the hopes of offering area youth environmental education opportunities. Today they have 400 acres of diverse habitats to explore filled with a variety of plants and animals. They hold events, camps and more to help educate the youth of the Chippewa Valley and immerse them in nature. The $10,000 donation from Markquart Gives Back 2018 will be used to cover environmental program expenses and feed the live animals in the nature center. Brianne Markin, Marketing and Development Director, told us that it would allow Beaver Creek Reserve to offer more free programs and/or make some of their current programs free. Thank you to everyone who voted during Markquart Gives Back 2018. We are so excited and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and response of the community. Stay tuned in next holiday season for Markquart Gives Back 2019! Visit Beaver Creek’s Website

The Eau Claire County Humane Association serves as an advocating human voice for the animals who cannot speak for themselves. They are driven with the passion to help homeless furry friends find their forever home and serve each one that enters their doors. Jessica Stewart, Development Director, says that ECCHA is a non-profit organization that does not receive any additional government funding or money from other animal welfare organizations, they rely solely on donations from community members. The $10,000 donation from Markquart Gives Back 2018 will be used to provide food, shelter, medical care and companionship to the abandoned animals that the organization is caring for. Stewart told us that, on average, it costs $15 per day per animal to give these resources. Additionally, they offer a Pet Pantry that is open to the public for pet owners that need assistance providing food and other supplies. Thank you to everyone who voted during Markquart Gives Back 2018. We are so excited and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and response of the community. Stay tuned in next holiday season for Markquart Gives Back 2019! Visit ECCHA's Website

Markquart dealerships are excited to announce the launch of Markquart Gives Back 2018, but this year we are changing things up a bit! We want your, the community’s, help with picking five local organizations to each receive $10,000. From November 12, 2018 until December 14, 2018 we ask you to vote for your favorite organization on markquartgivesback.com! We currently have 15 amazing local organizations nominated that help so many members of our community, both human and furry friend. You can view the full list of organizations here. If the organization that you would like to vote for is not listed, please feel free to nominate them based on our nomination rules found here. Voting opens on November 12 at 8:00 AM CDT and closes at 11:59 PM CDT on December 14. Every community member with a valid email address is welcome to vote. Only one vote is allowed per email address. The five organizations with the most votes will each receive $10,000. Recipients will be announced the week of December 17 via email and on the Markquart Motors and Markquart Toyota Facebook pages. You can also check back to markquartgivesback.com for more information. Thank you for assisting us in giving back to the deserving organizations that make our community the great place that it is. VOTE HERE

If you are looking for a pickup that is the definition of strength, look no further than the Toyota Tundra! This pickup engineering and design to stand the test of time. The Tundra i-Force 5.7L V8 has the available ability to help you tow over 10,000 pounds. The available 38-gallon fuel tank means that your truck will work as hard and for as long as you do. Early this fall, Toyota announced that they will be adding a new package to their large lineup of Tundra trims for 2019. The Tundra SX features a selection of color-keyed accents as well as the crowd favorite, 18” blacked-out alloy wheels. The exterior of the SX has a clean and sleek look with the removal of all badging which complements the color-keyed front grille surrounds, front bumper end caps and rear bumper. The SX package will give your Tundra a customized and clean look without breaking the bank. This package MSRPs at $1,630 on SR5 grades and is available in Super White, Midnight Black Metallic, and Barcelona Red Metallic. Stop into Markquart Toyota and talk with one of our product specialists about the Tundra SX. We are located just off of US 53, between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. View Tundra Inventory

Stop into Markquart Toyota to browse our large inventory of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV). These cars, trucks and SUVs have gone through Toyota’s certification process that keeps you in mind every step of the way. Each candidate for certification must be 6 years or less old with 85,000 miles or less on the odometer. The vehicle also goes through a 160-point inspection by our Toyota Certified Technicians. When you purchase a TCUV you receive more than just a quality used vehicle. You also you receive a 12-month /12,000-mile comprehensive warranty 1, 7-year/100,000-mile warranty 2, and much more! View Toyota Certified Used Inventory 1 12-month/12,000-mile Limited Comprehensive Warranty: Whichever comes first from date of Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) purchase. Program available in continental U.S. and Canada. See TCUV Warranty Supplement for details 2 Whichever comes first from date of Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) purchase or 100,000 total vehicle miles. Program available in continental U.S., D.C., Alaska and Canada. See TCUV Warranty Supplement for details