TOYOTA RECALL FACTS
Your concerns are our concerns
Balise Toyota is working hard to make sure each and every recalled vehicle gets repaired.  We have the parts, our Toyota technicians have been trained and we are repairing vehicles.  Balise Toyota service departments are open extended service hours and we will do whatever it takes to get the job done.  As long as we have the parts and there is customer demand, we will be open. 

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   Anatomy of Toyota's Problem Pedal: Mechanic's Diary
Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics
"Toyota deserves a better deal than the media and Congress are giving it..." read more

Target Toyota: Why the Recall Backlash Is Overblown
James B. Meigs, Popular Mechanics
"As Popular Mechanics automotive editor Larry Webster has pointed out, every major carmaker receives occasional reports of sudden unintended acceleration (SUA). In the last decade, the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency logged some 24,000 SUA complaints..." read more

CONGRESSIONAL HEARING UPDATE: AKIO TOYODA TELLS CONGRESS: WE INTEND TO LEAD THE INDUSTRY ON SAFETY
February 24th
"Senior Toyota executives on Wednesday impressed upon members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform the seriousness with which they are approaching the recalls and leading quality reforms to enhance safety in Toyota vehicles..." read more

Washington's Toyota U-Turn
Kimberley A. Strassel, Wall Street Journal
"It is also proving an interesting case study in the treacherous politics that accompany government ownership of U.S. industry. Washington's initial enthusiasm in bashing Toyota is beginning to backfire..." read more

Toyota's Lost Its Quality Edge? Not So Fast
Jeffrey Liker, Business Week
"A longtime observer of Toyota's factories contends there's little evidence that the company's overall standards are slipping..." read more

Relatively few complain about Toyota
Ben Rooney, cnnmoney.com
"A study published Wednesday reveals that the automaker actually gets fewer customer complaints per car than the majority of its competitors..." read more

Toyota Tops While Chevrolet, Ford, and Subaru Rise in Consumer Reports Car Brand Perception Survey
consumerreports.org
"Despite several high profile recalls this year, Toyota (30%) again secured the top spot for quality in the eyes of car owners..." read more

Buyer Interest in Prius Grows. Say What?
Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney.com
"A recent analysis of online car shopping shows that more people are seriously looking at a Toyota Prius than before the problematic brake news was uncovered..." read more

Cox Toyota Manager: Recall Blown Out of Proportion
Robert Boyer, Times News
"Misinformation from the government has been the most damaging aspect of the latest recall..." read more

Car Quality: Toyota Still Tops, Detroit Makes Gains, Mini Cooper at Bottom
Frank Ahrens, Washington Post
"Toyota's Lexus brand is the highest-quality vehicle being made, according to the most recent J.D. Power and Associates study released today..." read more

2010 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards
kbb.com
"This may be the first time Toyota has won our Best Resale Value Award for best brand, but you can be sure they've been a contender every year. Quality, dependability and reliability..." read more

Polk Announces 2009 Model Year Automotive Loyalty Award Winners
usa.polk.com
"Toyota ranked number one in Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer, indicative of the manufacturer’s ability to retain previous customers..." read more

Highest Quality Cars of 2009
Hannah Elliott, Forbes.com
"Chrysler, Ford Motor and General Motors are showing marked improvement in the quality of their new vehicles--but you're still probably better off buying a Toyota..." read more

Get the latest news from Toyota
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Click here for the Washington Post piece by Toyota Motor Co. President Akio Toyoda.

FAQs
Many Toyota owners are concerned and have questions about the recall.  Balise Toyota is here to listen and to provide the facts you need:

What should I do if my car is on the accelerator pedal recall list?
Contact Balise Toyota of Warwick at 401-781-4377 or Balise Toyota in West Springfield at 413-731-8500 to schedule an appointment.

What should I do if my car is on the floor mat recall list?
If your car is on the floor mat list, take out any removable driver’s floor mat and do not replace it with another floor mat. Contact Balise Toyota of Warwick at 401-781-4377 or Balise Toyota in West Springfield at 413-731-8500 to schedule an appointment. 

What if my car is on the accelerator pedal recall list?  Should I stop driving my car?
Instances of sticking pedals are rare and generally do not occur suddenly. From Toyota: “In rare instances, accelerator pedals can, over time, become slow to release or get stuck.” “If you experience any issues with your accelerator pedal, please contact your dealer without delay. If you are not experiencing any issues with your pedal, we are confident your vehicle is safe to drive.”

How do I know if my car is experiencing the accelerator pedal problem?
From the NHTSA: “Owners should pay attention to the operation of the accelerator pedals. If the accelerator is harder to depress than normal or slower to return, it may be a precursor to a stuck pedal. These vehicles should be parked and a dealer immediately notified. Should a pedal become stuck in a partially depressed condition while driving, owners should put their car in neutral, bring it to a stop and call their dealer.”

Will the accelerator pedal fix make my car safe to drive?
From Toyota: "We've tested our solution rigorously, and we are confident that it works."

Is now a good time to buy a new Toyota?
Absolutely! Now is a great time for you to save money on a brand new Toyota during the Balise Presidents' Month Sale at Balise Toyota of Warwick and Balise Toyota in West Springfield. We have more than 1000 Toyotas and Scions on sale!

Check back with us often
We will continue to update this page and communicate the latest information to you as it becomes available.  In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns please call Balise Toyota of Warwick at 401-781-4377 or Balise Toyota in West Springfield at 413-731-8500.