Star 99.1 Comes to Toyota of Morristown

Fans, don't miss out on the chance to meet some of Star 99.1's DJs on December 20th. The DJ's will be visiting Toyota of Morristown on December 20th from 12:00pm-2:00pm to do Christmas blessings. Not only will they be giving Christmas blessings but they will also be collecting gifts for the needy children, and raffling off concert tickets! So, be sure not to miss out on all the fun and win some concert tickets!

Santa Claus Comes to New York

While the legend of Santa Claus dates back to 280 A.D. he didn't make his first appearance in the states until the end of the 18th century. Known by many as St. Nicholas the first dated mention of his named appeared in a New York newspaper, which has reported on a group of Dutch families that had gathered to honor the anniversary of his death. The name Satan Claus, actually originated from the dutch nickname for St. Nicholas, Sinter Klass. In 1804, a member of the New York Historical Society, John Pintard, passed out wooden engravings of St. Nicholas during a society meeting. The engraving featured the image we know today of Santa Claus filling stockings with toys. The legend grew, when Washington Irving referred to St. Nicholas as the patron saint of New York in his book, The History of New York, in 1809. While the legend continued to grow, one fact is certain- Santa Claus has become a world renowned figure of Christmas.

Toyota of Morristown Gives Back to the Community: Food Donations & Toy Donations

This holiday season give back to those less fortunate than yourselves by donating non-perishable food to the Community Food Banks of Somerset and Morris Counties for the holidays. Toyota of Morristown has set up a donation boxes and would love to see them get filled up! 

We have also partnered with Urban Impact, to collect Christmas and Hanukah presents for families who cannot afford to buy them for their children! We have plenty of wish lists from kids in the county who could use some holiday cheer! All donations will be picked up on December 12th! 

Help us spread some holiday cheer and give back to those in need!

Toyota's Logo: The Original Design

Founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda, Toyota's first production vehicle to feature the original logo was the model AA. But, Toyota wasn't always named Toyota, back in the beginning of its automotive empire, Toyota was originally named Toyoda after the founder's family name. It's emblem wasn't the three ellipses version that is world renowned, but the founder's family name written in Japanese characters inside a circle. The emblem was chosen from a public design competition our of more than 200 entries. This logo was remained until a new design competition in the 1980's changed the logo into the version we know and love today.

Fall Car Maintenance Tip: Listen to your Brakes.

Checking your vehicles brakes should be more than routine, especially during winter. Pay attention when braking to make sure they aren't making any strange noises, such as scraping or grinding, or that the brake pedal doesn't feel spongy or soft when depressed. If either of those issues arise, it van make braking difficult and driving dangerous. 

If your vehicles brake pedal feels spongy or soft it could mean that there is too much air in the brake line and can easily be remedied by bleeding the brakes yourself.

On the other hand, if you hear your brakes making a grinding noise or scarping sound, it could mean that there is some kind of foreign object stuck in them or that the wear indicator is rubbing against the rotor. If you hear any noise that usually means the friction material on your brakes has worn off and the only thing stopping your car is the metal backing plate. If let unchecked, it could damage critical parts of your brakes and make it difficult to stop.  

Before winter hits, if you're experiencing any of the aforementioned issues, be sure to stop by our certified service center and have one of our technicians check your vehicles brakes for you. 

Haunted Highways: Clinton Road in West Milford, New Jersey

The town of West Milford, New Jersey appears to be your typical American town. People live, work, go to school; live their day-to-day lives without any interruption. Except, for one; Clinton Road in West Milford. This desolate stretch of dark highway, encased in thick forest, is home to a dark, bloody history.  The ten-mile stretch of road wont just chill you to the bone, but make you question what you see. With reports of ghosts, phantom vehicles, and strange creatures being seen on or beside the road, one only knows what could happen. While the eyewitnesses to these ghostly tales are few and fare between, would you be willing to take a late night drive to prove them wrong?

How to Make Wicked Witch Stuffed Potatoes

For a delicious treat that screams Halloween, try these rich and cheesy potatoes. Not only will they cast a spell on you, but they could scare up some undead visitors . 

Ingredients:

• 2 large baked potatoes
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 3 ounces swiss cheese, shredded.
• 4 grape tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices of ripe olives
• 4 small Serrano peppers
• 4 green pepper strips
• 4 blue corn chips.

Directions:

1. Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender.
2. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a small bowl, mash the pulp. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, milk, butter and salt. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
3. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
4. Using the tomato halves, olive slices, serrano peppers and pepper strips, create a face on each potato half. Add corn chip hats.