Category Archives: Car Tips

Why You Should Update Your Auto Insurance Policy

You buy a car. You get insurance. It’s easy to forget about it completely except, of course, when you have to pay the premiums. But you might be leaving money on the table if you don’t occasionally update your auto … Continue reading

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Optimizing your Vehicle’s Luggage Space

No matter how big your car is, there will always be a time when it feels as though there isn’t enough room for all the cargo you want to carry. Modern cars are increasingly versatile when it comes to making … Continue reading

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Caring for your Car Battery in Hot Weather

Many car drivers experience problems with their car battery during the winter. Damp, cold weather can wreak havoc with this critical car part. Many an early morning has been made more stressful by a car battery that doesn’t want to … Continue reading

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3 Mobile Apps to Help You Stay Safe While Driving in Winter Weather

Winter traveling—be it visiting grandma for the holidays, daily commuting, or for emergencies—can be wrought with hazards. These three mobile apps, recommended by our team at DCH Toyota of Oxnard, take some of the hazards out of winter driving, so … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Remember When Driving on Icy Roads

When ice covers the neighborhood pond, it makes skaters happy. But when ice covers the roads and highways, drivers feel quite differently about the slippery substance. Ice is a major cause of winter accidents because it’s not always visible. Also, … Continue reading

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Tips for Properly Using Your Rearview Mirrors

Your car has rearview mirrors for a very good reason. These mirrors greatly increase your visibility when driving and maneuvering your car, and without them, you could not really drive your car to any safe extent. Strangely enough, this still … Continue reading

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Driving Tips You Can Learn From Bus Drivers

Bus drivers take their lives into their hands every day on city streets and interstate highways. Despite challenging traffic conditions and the responsibility of a large vehicle and numerous passengers, bus drivers find ways to stay safe while keeping up … Continue reading

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How to Organize a Carpool

Carpools aren’t just for kids anymore–more and more, adult students and professionals are organizing carpools to share resources, save money on gas and parking, and reduce the environmental burden of multiple-car journeys. With more and more drivers on the roads … Continue reading

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Understanding Your Car’s Depreciation

There is an old adage which posits that your car will lose value from the moment you drive it off the dealer lot and this is true. This loss of value is known as depreciation. However, few car owners really … Continue reading

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DCH Toyota of Oxnard Introduces New Toyota Rent-a-Car Department

It’s been a long time coming, and now it’s finally here. DCH Toyota of Oxnard is proud to present our new Toyota Rent-a-Car department. Whether your rental needs are for business or pleasure—or if you want to try a new Toyota before … Continue reading

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