Quick History of the Corolla

The Corolla began setting standards for the Toyota name, establishing Toyota’s reputation of high quality, reliable vehicles since 1966. It has since become the world’s all-time best-selling passenger car, having sold over 30 million in more than 140 countries. Why do you love your Corolla? Tell us in a comment and check out our latest models here: http://bit.ly/19iJG5a

How to Make Oreo Melting Snowman Cookie balls

 

While playing in the snow is fun, bringing the frosty fun inside can be a warm delight. Enjoy the process of making a snowman indoors this year, with this delicious treat. These snowmen cookie balls may look like they're melting, but they are sure to give you the chills after a bite.

Ingredients: 

• 24 Winter OREO Cookies
• 3 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, Softened
• 9 Ounces White Chocolate, Melted
• Assorted Colored Decorating Gels

Directions:

1. Start by melting the 9 ounces of white chocolate by placing the chocolate in microwave safe bowl on high for 2 minutes or until completely melted, while stirring every 30 seconds.
2. Next, crush 9 cookies finely and mix with cream cheese until blended. Once evenly mixed, shape the mixture into 15 balls.
3. Place remaining cookies on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. 
4. Dip the 15 balls in the melted white chocolate and place on top of the OREO cookies. Tap cookies on baking sheet several times to allow excess chocolate to pool onto tops of cookies. 
5. Once finished, decorate with gels to resemble a snowmen and then refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

***Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com 

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.