Markquart Gives Back | Feed My People Food Bank
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 almost 2,000 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. For every $1 donated they are able to provide four meals.
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.
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Get your Vehicle Winter Ready at Markquart Toyota
We are almost halfway through November! That means that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and winter is well on its way. All of us at Markquart want to ensure that you are safe when you hit the roads in the coming months, so we put together a few of our favorite tips on preparing for Wisconsin’s winter.
- Put a ‘Winter Supply Box’ in your car
This tip is vital for every car because you never know when something could go wrong when traveling. Having a small Rubbermaid tote filled with the following items could ensure that you and your passengers are safe. Some items to consider packing are:
- A few blankets to keep warm
- A change of warm clothes for the driver in case their clothes get damp
- A flashlight and road flares
- Extra hats and gloves
- A bag of sand
- High energy snacks
- Have your engine coolant and antifreeze levels checked
Antifreeze is the substance that keeps your engine from freezing when it is literally freezing outside. The next time that you are in for a service appointment ask your advisor about a fluid check and top-off.
- Use winter windshield wiper fluid
Some may find it surprising that not all windshield wiper fluid is the same. The fluid that you use in the warmer months can actually impair your vision if used in the winter, as it freezes when it comes in contact with the windshield. “Winter” windshield fluid is designed for use in the blistering cold and can actually assist in loosening ice and snow, making it a lot easier to clear off.
- Have your tire pressure & tire tread checked
One of the most important steps in preparing for winter is ensuring that your tires are ready to battle the elements. Stop by Markquart Toyota and have technicians check your tires for optimal safety.
If you are looking to purchase some new winter tires we can save up to $20 per tire when you purchase four. We are located just off of US 53, between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.
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* Markquart Rewards Program Rules apply. See dealer for details. Valid at Markquart Toyota.
Markquart Announces Markquart Gives Back 2017!
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!
The Toyota RAV4 is built for every weekend escape. This crossover has a capable exterior to get you off the beaten path and discover more good times. You will be sitting comfortably in the rich interior. The RAV4 is built to handle the road less traveled with 18 inch 5-spoke black allow wheels and available adventure grade mudguards.
Inside this crossover, you will be surrounded by comfort and technology. Cold Wisconsin mornings are no match for the available heated seats and you will never be left in the quiet with available Entune. Bring tech, style and efficiency to all of your adventures with the RAV4 Hybrid.
You can lease a 2018 RAV4 this November for just $199 a month. * Stop in now to take advantage of this deal because it will only last until November 30th. Our friendly and informed sales staff are ready to assist you. We are located conveniently between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, just off of US 53.
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* New 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE AWD Lease, for $199 per month for 36 months. $2,999 due at signing on approved credit from Toyota Financial Services. 36 MONTH LEASE-FOR-12,000 MILES A YEAR. Security deposit waived on this lease offer. Does not include taxes, license, title fees, insurance, and $188.50 dealer fee. Offer expires 11/30/2017. Stock #T8096.
Toyota Safety Sense is a bundle of safety features that come standard in the majority of your favorite Toyota vehicles. This is at no additional cost to you. These innovative features were designed to protect you, your passengers, and your vehicle from harm.
Some of the fantastic features that come standard with TSS are the pre-collision system, lane departure alert, automatic high beams and dynamic radar cruise control. The pre-collision system is an advanced safety system is designed to alert you and may apply the brakes if it detects a potential frontal collision with another vehicle.
Lane departure alert is activated by a camera on your windshield that can help you avoid consequences of unintended lane departure by alerting you when you veer out of your lane. The automatic high beams are also activated by a camera on your windshield. This aids your nighttime driving by using a camera to detect headlights and taillights of preceding vehicles and will switch between your low and high beams as needed.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses high-tech radar behind the Toyota badge on the front of your vehicle. That along with the camera on your windshield adjust your speed to help you maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you.
TSS is easy to understand and even easier to use. This bundle of safety features comes standard in most Toyota models. Stop in today and check out our huge inventory of Highlanders, Priuses, Avalons, RAV4s, Camrys, Corrolas and more!
Fall is in full swing, but we are beginning to feel winter creeping in. Wisconsin winters are brutal and vehicle safety is at its utmost importance. At Markquart Toyota we do not think that your bank account should have to suffer when it comes to getting new tires, so here is a deal that you can take advantage of before the snow comes.
From now until the end of the month, if you buy 3 tires you will get the fourth tire for only $1! This deal is good on some of your favorite tire brands like Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Pirelli, and Yokohama.
This deal is good through October 31st. Call today to schedule your appointment (715)552-4440 or use our easy online scheduling tool here.
* Restrictions apply. See participating Toyota dealer for details. Offer valid on select brands. OEM, OEA and WIN replacement tires only. Tires must be dealer-installed. Three tires at regular price, fourth tire for one dollar. Fourth tire must be of equal or lesser value. Excludes mounting and balancing, sales tax, shop supplies, tire disposal, and other applicable taxes. Excludes previous purchases. Toyota and Scion vehicles only. Offer only available at participating Toyota dealers 10/2/17 – 10/31/17.
Terry Huppert celebrates 25 years at Markquart
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 24th 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.
October Deals available now at Markquart Toyota
This month you can score a deal on a crossover you can count on. The 2017 Toyota Highlander is reliable and dependable. With a maximum available seating capacity of 8 you will be able to bring everyone with anywhere you are going. The premium interior offers cargo space for everything you need, 5 USB ports and a whole lot more. The cabin of this vehicle has silencing insulation materials for you can enjoy the road without having to hear it. Your passengers will never have to miss out on the scenery with the available panoramic moonroof in the Platinum Package. All of this means a comfortable ride every trip.
Safety will never be a worry in the Highlander. Every model comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense with Pedestrian Detection. You will also have technology right at your fingertips. The available Bird’s Eye View Camera helps you see nearby objects and get in and out of the smallest spaces with ease. There is also the available Blind Spot Monitor with is designed to heighten your awareness on the road by alerting you when another vehicle enters your blind spot.
You can drive home a new 2017 Toyota Highlander for 0% APR financing for up to 60 months*. Stop in now to take advantage of this great deal, but hurry in because this offer only lasts until October 31st. We are located conveniently between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, just off of US 53.
*0% APR FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS available on a new 2017 Toyota Highlander, on
approved credit from Toyota Financial Services. 60 monthly payments of $16.67 for each $1000 borrowed. Offer expires 10/31/2017. Does not include taxes, license, title fees, insurance, and $188.50 dealer fee.
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Almost 100 Kids Safer in the Chippewa Valley
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 Service Advisor Leah Markquart
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.
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