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Your car battery has a limited life span, and it’s important that you know how to test your battery if there’s an issue. If you can, let your vehicle sit for a couple of days before testing the battery. If you test it while it has been running, the alternator may have been charging the battery. Connect your battery tester by clipping the red cable to the positive terminal on your battery. The black cable should hook up to the negative terminal. Switch on the battery tester to see what the voltage reading is. If your battery is…

The evolution of the blind spot monitoring system is one of the most inspiring legacies of modern safety. Older drivers remember when the only thing that monitored a blind spot was a sharp turn of the head and a prayer. You never could be quite sure what was in your blind spots (the areas outside of your vehicle that aren't immediately visible in your mirrors). Blind spots have gotten more than a few people killed over the years. Modern automakers knew how important this technology was.

How It Works

A blind-spot monitor is a two-part system. First, you'll…

Technology plays a large role in vehicles. You will appreciate what Toyota has added to the RAV4 for your rides around Chicago.

• See more of what is behind you – The RAV4 has a digital rear view mirror. This camera-powered feature gives a clearer and larger view.
• Connect with your smart watch – Toyota’s integrated system lets you locate, lock and start your car from your smart watch.
• Everyone stays powered up – Get up to five USB ports. You can also choose the optional wireless charging pad. Come see the design at Chicago Northside Toyota.
• Park with ease –

Always ahead of its time, the Toyota 86 manages to put premium race car engineering and technology into a stylish, everyday coupe. The coupe also boasts advanced safety, tech, great passenger room and generous cargo space.

Eat up City and Highway

Our Chicago Northside Toyota service department can't understate the importance of great wheels and tires. We're happy to report that the Toyota 86 excels in both categories. Its durable Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sheathe 18-inch split-spoke alloy wheels, giving the 

The Toyota Sienna is the ultimate family minivan. Boasting a wide variety of comfort and convenience features, the Sienna will get you where you need to be in style. This venerable minivan is now available for you to see at Chicago Northside Toyota.

Versatility is the name of the game with the Sienna. The available second-row captain's chairs slide back and forth to provide exceptional legroom for rear-seat passengers. The Limited and Platinum models can be equipped with comfortable reclining second-row seats complete with pop-up ottomans. You can also add an onboard vacuum cleaner

Technology is something that many of our customers focus on when they’re shopping for a new vehicle. Technology can provide some really great features that add to the convenience of your vehicle, but safety is something that can be increased quite a bit when you look at what kind of technology is included. The Entune system in current Toyota models has a lot to offer if you’re in the market for a new vehicle.

There are three different levels of the Entune system. You can opt for the basic Entune system, the Entune Audio Plus and The Entune…

The Toyota Avalon has a comfortable and luxurious interior design that blends technology and high-quality materials. It has about 16 cubic feet of cargo space that significantly improves after folding its 60/40 rear seats to accommodate more items. Additionally, it provides taller individuals with enough legroom and headroom in all the car's five seats. Furthermore, it has two pairs of Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) to enhance kids' safety inside the vehicle's back seat.

The Toyota Avalon has a premium interior with soft-touch elements complemented by

Check out one of the most popular mid-size SUVs on the market today, by going for a test drive in the new Toyota 4Runner at Chicago Northside Toyota, where you will be able to choose from a selection of 4Runners that is wide in variety and gives you ample options to choose from!

If you are trying to upgrade your off-road ability and add an exterior style that no other SUV has, the 4Runner is the go-to option for taking it up a notch from your current automobile. With smooth-riding alloy wheels that come in either 17 or 19-inch and…

Lights on a vehicle are one of the most basic and most important pieces of safety equipment. Whether driving during the day or at night, having the right amount of light can helps to make you more visible to other motorists so that they can stop sooner and hopefully avoid an accident. That's why the Toyota C-HR has plenty of good lighting all around so that you can light up the night in Chicago.

For starters, the C-HR features standard LED headlights with a multi-reflector surround. This increases the brightness of the headlights so that you can see far…

The Prius remains a top contender among owners who prefer a compact vehicle that saves money at the filling station while having a reduced carbon footprint. A variety of features included in the latest models serve to enhance the vehicle's convenience and utility.

Some might choose one of the Prius models in our Chicago Northside Toyota inventory equipped with AWD. The feature ensures that each wheel receives the level of traction needed to safely navigate across various types of road conditions or terrains. The rear hatchback design makes getting into the interior easier. Loading and