If you’ve been debating on getting new tires for your Toyota or Scion vehicle, you should check out the Toyota Tire Savings Event. Going on October 1st through the 31st at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire, WI, when you buy three tires, you get the fourth one for only $1! This offer is not valid with any other offer including Markquart Rewards, and the tires must be installed at Markquart Toyota. Take advantage of Toyota’s great tire sale during the month of October. We offer a variety of tire brands, from Bridgestone and Goodyear to Continental and Yokohama, and everything in between.
Save money when you buy new tires from Markquart Toyota during Toyota’s Tire Savings Event in October. Schedule a service appointment online or call Markquart Toyota today to speak with one of our friendly Service Advisors about what tires work best for your Toyota.
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Markquart Toyota Updates Children’s Playroom
Our customers spoke and we listened! The Markquart Toyota Children’s playroom has been refreshed. Including the addition of hip new toys, fresh coloring books, children’s books, and a variety of Matchbox cars. At Markquart we aim to make every experience an enjoyable one even for the little ones. So on your next auto repair visit make sure to stop by and check it out!
2014 Toyota RAV4 Limited Lease Offer
If you’re looking for a vehicle that can keep up with your adventurous lifestyle, take a look at the 2014 Toyota RAV4 Limited, available now at Markquart Toyota, located in Hallie, between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. This small crossover, equipped with 4WD, is up for the challenge and can be leased now for only $399 a month.
The 2104 Toyota RAV4 Limited is packed to the max with great features: voice-activated navigation to guide you to your destination, 4WD to help get you there, and heated seats with memory to make the ride that much more comfortable. Add to that Toyota’s Entune Audio System with Bluetooth capabilities, a power sunroof, a power rear liftgate and an automatic transmission with manual mode, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate ride. This great deal on the 2014 RAV4 Limited is, well, limited, so check out the RAV4 online now or stop by Markquart Toyota today to speak with one of our product specialists about leasing the 2014 RAV4 Limited.
*New 2014 Toyota RAV4 Limited Lease, for $399 per month for 36 months, $500 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 $162.50 dealer fee. Offer expires 9/30/2014. Stock #TY4183.
If you thought the Toyota Prius couldn’t get any cooler, think again. The hip and trendy 2015 Prius Persona Series Special Edition is making its way to Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire, WI, this fall.
The Persona Series brings an edge to the 2015 Prius with 17-inch alloy wheels, a metallic exterior finish, heated power mirrors, and chrome shift knob rings and door grips. The interior is adorned with special badging and black SofTex fabric stitched with grey, giving it a sophisticated look. The Persona Series Prius comes in the striking Absolutely Red or the classy Blizzard Pearl to match your personality.
As the world’s best-selling car, the Prius is in a class all of its own. With Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, a versatile interior, and the ability to get up to 51 mpg, you can’t go wrong, no matter what kind of Prius you choose. Give us a call at 715-834-4440 to learn how you can get your hands on this special edition Prius!
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Orphan Care Excellence in Honduras
By John Markquart
This past summer while the news outlets were busy covering the troubled children of Central America making the dangerous trek to America, a contingent of locals travelled to Honduras to experience NPH in Honduras, an orphanage that cares for nearly 400 kids. John, Terri, Charlee, Malia, Leah and Will Markquart were part of that group and were excited to see the amazing work of NPH on behalf of orphan and disadvantaged children of Honduras.
NPH stands for Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos which is Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters. NPH has nine facilities in Latin America including an orphanage located on a 2000 acre ranch in central Honduras. The organization was founded by Father Wasson in Mexico in the 1950’s when he decided to take in an orphan boy caught stealing from the church’s poor box. He soon had 8 more and NPH had its mission.
The model for helping kids at NPH is remarkably different than most other orphanages and, in my experience, remarkably effective. NPH does not seek to place their children in families through adoption. Instead, they seek for the ranch and all the people there to become one very large family for each other. Their philosophy centers around the principles of love, security, sharing, work, responsibility and faith. We saw firsthand how the staff, volunteers and children join together and form a community that provides a genuine feeling of family for most everyone there!
Our trip was organized by local surgeon Nino Parise and his wife Dana who have dedicated much of their lives to supporting and promoting the work of NPH in Honduras. Our group consisted of 25 people, primarily from the Eau Claire area, who hoped to leave their imprint on the people Honduras. Instead it was the people of Honduras who left their mark on us. From Edwin to Aldo and Carlos, to Marisol and Jessica, each of us came to know some amazing children. Each child has a story which would be painful to hear, yet so many of the children here have a genuine radiance about them which is absolutely miraculous given the hardship they have likely endured.
Our group’s morning at the ranch was spent helping with chores on the ranch like weeding the garden, collecting eggs from the chicken coop, preparing meals, or helping kids with their English. Afternoons were spent hanging out with the kids, relaxing, playing some soccer, and in a devotional led by the Dana and Nino. In the evening we split up and ate dinner in the children’s homes which are called Hogar (pr. O Gar), which means dormitory in Spanish. Each Hogar was staffed by adults that supervised the kids that lived there.
At the ranch the children went to school and learned how to work. It was new to us to see children at a young age learning the manual labor which is still a mainstay in the Honduran economy. Kids would wash their own clothes and dishes, and spend part of each day on chores like working the garden, cutting the grass with a machete, or moving material in a wheelbarrow. It seems like a lot of responsibility for such young children and yet it is necessary to prepare them for their lives ahead. As the children get older many are taught a trade like woodworking, welding, sewing, auto repair or making shoes. Whether kids will continue with upper education or go into the workforce, the goal at NPH is to help them prepare.
There is far more to the lives of the kids than just school and chores. They love hanging with the other kids, playing soccer and having fun. Everywhere we looked kids were being kids, laughing, rough housing and running around. Many people in our group commented on how happy that most of the kids seemed to be at the ranch.
There were many touching stories that we experienced at NPH. Dana and Nino told us about trying to explain to the children about their daughter who was adopted from an orphanage in Ethiopia. One of the kids asked “What’s an orphanage?” Obviously an ironic question for a kid living at an orphanage. It struck me that perhaps NPH just doesn’t feel like an orphanage to these kids. My wife Terri asked a 12 year old boy new to the ranch how he liked it. He said “He liked it. No one beats him here.” Anyone care to guess who we will sponsor?
As our TV screens are filled with images of desperate young people fleeing their troubled lives in Mexico and Central America it seems like there is nothing we can do living so far away in Wisconsin. Perhaps supporting organizations like NPH is something tangible that you can do to really make a difference in the lives of troubled kids. I was fortunate to experience their blessing first hand. If you are interested in learning more, or want to sponsor one of the kids at the ranch, go to www.nph-honduras.org for more information.
Markquart Toyota Welcomes Aaron Berg to Finance Team
Markquart Toyota has a new auto finance manager and you might recognize him. His name is Aaron Berg and he has come to us from Markquart Motors, where he was a product specialist for 6 years.
Aaron dove right into the automotive business once out of high school. He started off cleaning cars at a local dealership, and climbed the ranks over the years until he found his niche as a product specialist. In 2008, he made his way to Markquart Motors to work in new car sales, and every year since then Aaron has been awarded the GM Mark of Excellence.
When a Automotive Finance position opened up at Markquart Toyota Aaron decided he wanting to try something new. Having been in car sales since 2000, Aaron said he’s always “been the guy that sold people their car,” and now, as a finance manager, he’s excited to start “learning what goes on behind the scenes.”
He invites all his previous customers and future ones to stop in and say “hi” to him and “friend” him on Facebook!
Congratulations to Aaron on his new position as finance manager and welcome to the Markquart Toyota team!
If you’re looking for an epic new ride to get around town in, check out the 2015 Scion FR-S Coupe that is available at Markquart Toyota, located between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.
This Hot Lava-colored sporty coupe is perfect for zipping around the city in. Its 6-speed sequential automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters enhances the experience of the 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, which gets up to 200 hp at 7000 rpm. Plus, you’ll save money at the pump with the Scion FR-S’s fuel efficiency of 25/34 mpg city/highway.
Not only is this 2015 FR-S a smooth drive, but its bucket seats and sports pedals will make you feel like you’re on the race track every time you slide behind the wheel. And with the Scion’s premium multimedia infotainment system, displayed on a 6.1-inch touchscreen, and 8 speakers, you can blast your jams while you cruise.
This is just a taste of what the 2015 Scion FR-S has to offer. Get a closer look at the 2015 Scion FR-S at www.markquartscion.com or stop by Markquart Toyota today to speak with a product specialist about putting yourself behind the wheel of this epic ride.
If you’re looking for an elegant vehicle that offers a smooth ride, consider the 2014 Avalon XLE from Markquart Toyota, located near Eau Claire, serving Wausau and LaCrosse. From now until September 2, you can make this luxurious ride yours for only $249 a month.*
The 2014 Toyota Avalon is a majestic ride that has been perfectly crafted from the outside in. Invoke envy from those around you with the Avalon’s striking Quadrabeam headlights, its wind-resistant sculpted body and dual exhaust pipes, leaving everyone in the dust. Ride in style and comfort with Avalon’s standard leather-trimmed seats and soft-touch materials, and keep connected to the outside world with Toyota’s Entune multimedia system. The Avalon XLE also features the Smart Key System, a backup camera and heated front seats. Check out our great selection of Avalons online or stop by Markquart Toyota today to find out more about leasing a 2014 Avalon XLE!
*New 2014 Toyota Avalon XLE Lease, for $249 per month for 24 months, $1,699 due at signing on approved credit from Toyota Financial Services. 24 MONTH LEASE-FOR-12,000 MILES A YEAR. Security deposit waived on this lease offer. Does not include taxes, license, title fees, insurance, and $162.50 dealer fee. Offer expires 9/2/2014. Stock #T4582.
If you’re looking to buy a used car near Eau Claire, there is no better place to go than Markquart Toyota. At Markquart, we carry a variety of used vehicles for you to choose from, and there’s no better buy than a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle.
Toyota Certified Used Vehicles come with benefits that other non-certified used vehicles just can’t match. Not just any Toyota vehicle can be Toyota Certified. In order to qualify, the vehicle must be no more than 6 model-years old and have less than 85,000 miles on it.
Once the vehicle meets those requirements, it is put through a 160-point quality-assurance inspection by our Toyota-trained technicians to make sure the interior looks as good as the exterior, and that it runs well, too.
When you purchase a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle, you are getting more than a great car. Toyota Certified vehicles come with outstanding benefits that act as your safety net should anything happen to your car once you leave the lot.
Toyota Certified Used Vehicles come with a 12-month/12,000-mile limited comprehensive warranty, an extended factory powertrain warranty for up to 7 years/100,000 miles from the in-service date and 7 years/100,000 miles of roadside assistance. Toyota Certified vehicles also come with a free Carfax report.
Pre-owned Prius’ and other Toyota hybrid vehicles can also be Toyota Certified. Toyota Certified Used Hybrid Vehicles come with the same coverage as non-hybrid Certified vehicles, but also include an 8-year/100,000-mile factory hybrid-battery warranty.
If you’re looking to buy a used vehicle near Eau Claire, WI, consider a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle from Markquart. They come at great prices with benefits that can’t be beat. Check out our great selection of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles online or stop by Markquart Toyota today for a test drive!
[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
[1] 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
[1] From date of Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) purchase. Covers most services, including flat tires, lockout service, jump starts, fuel delivery up to 3 gallons, no more than 2 times per month, and towing for mechanical breakdown or collision recovery to the nearest Toyota dealership, except alternative fuel vehicles, including electric and fuel cell vehicles, which may be towed to an authorized charging or fueling station. Services provided exclude any parts required. Program available in continental U.S. and Canada. See TCUV Warranty Supplement for details.
Markquart Toyota Improves Auto Repair Experience
We listen to our customers! Over the past year or so we have had occasional comments from customers about our service advisors being a little too busy at times. We would like to announce that we have added an experienced service advisor, Joyce Kubesh, and have constructed an additional office in the lanes to accommodate the additional personnel.
Joyce has been in the car business for a little over 40 years now! Having worked with vehicles since 1971, she says it’s not so much about the cars but “the people and the interaction with customers” that she enjoys the most. When Joyce isn’t busy helping people with their vehicles at Markquart, she spends time gardening and hanging out at her cabin with her husband, Archie, who she’s been married to for 41 years.
The additional office is conveniently located in our service lanes. This office houses our service advisor Justin Babel. Aside from helping customers who come in for service, Justin also oversees all the trade-in vehicles that the Used Department receives, making sure they are ready for the lot.
The construction of the new office and the addition of Joyce to the team are just two of the many ways we are improving the Markquart Toyota service experience. Next time you stop in for service check out these new updates! Schedule an appointment online or give us a call at 715-552-4440.
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