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Car owners who understand what is going on under their hood tend to get more out of their vehicle before it's on to the next one. That is why we need to be sure that you understand the basics of a lesser-known part of the engine: the gaskets.

Gaskets can be thought of as a plug to ensure no oil, or other fluids escape between to surfaces that touch within the engine. Gaskets are estimated by experts to last roughly 10 years or 200,000 miles, whichever should come first. 

Your ignition is what helps your vehicle start when you turn the key. That is why it's important to know some of the tell-tale signs that it needs to be repaired. We here at Classic Toyota located in Galveston, TX are here to give you two possible cases where you should see a dealer as quickly as possible.

First, if you hear a grinding noise every time you turn the key, this may be an indication that the ignition is going bad. 

When it comes to getting replacement parts for your car, truck, or SUV, you have many options available to you. Between your local auto parts store and all of the websites that offer third party replacement parts, it can be easy to think that all parts are the same and not put much thought into where you are getting them from.

But here at Classic Toyota, we still think that getting your replacement parts from the dealership is your best option. This is because the experts in our parts department are extremely knowledgeable and have a keen understanding of what…

What's your top new year's resolution this year? If it was to stay on top of your vehicle's required maintenance and service needs then Classic Toyota Galveston is here to help. Our service center is located right here at our dealership and we're looking forward to providing you with exceptional service you won't find elsewhere.

Whether you need a simple, quick service like an oil change and tire rotation or your vehicle requires more of our attention f

Most trucks these days are considered to be pretty long-lasting if they can tick off roughly 200,000 miles over their usable lives, and that's at the upper end of the range for most. But to Toyota, 200,000 miles is a pittance, as it just announced that it had accepted a trade-in of a 2007 Toyota Tundra with over one million miles on it.

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— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016