Tales of the Un-Certified

Do you know your used car's hidden past?

You could risk that it was attacked by zombies...

 

...destroyed by a sick Yeti...

...taken away by a giant beanstalk...

...OR you can buy Toyota Certified! 

Feel confident in your used vehicle with Toyota Certified.

Give us a call or visit us online for more information.

Biking and Walking Trails in Morgantown

Have you taken a walk or a bike ride on any of our wonderful local trails? Here are some trails for you to check out:

The Capertown Trail

This trail is six miles long and paved, so it is perfect for any activity. It travels along the Monongahela Riverfront, Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and Amphitheater, the Historic Train Depot, and Historic Downtown Morgantown. Businesses along the way cater to bikers, walkers, and runners, providing outdoor patios, bike rentals, and cool drinks.

The Decker's Creek Trail

This trail runs along a 1,000 ft incline for over nineteen miles. It starts at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, paralleling Decker's Creek. Three miles of the trail is paved.

Which trail is your favorite?

For more information on Morgantown's trails, click here.

Safety Tips for School Driving

The end of summer is approaching, and so is school. That means different patterns of traffic from the last few months, and safe driving becomes even more important. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe as school begins:

Be Respectful of School Buses

Driving children to and from school is a big job, so it’s important that we do our part to make it easier for bus drivers on the road. Yield for merging buses, keep your distance to allow for any sudden stops, and be aware of children entering and exiting the bus.

Be Aware of School Zones

Typically, school zone speed limits range from 15 to 35 mph. Make sure to follow the speed limit and keep your eyes open for pedestrians and other vehicles. Remember that these speed limits aren’t just for school hours. They are also meant to protect students during after school events, so be sure to follow them at all times.

Wear Your Seatbelt

Whether you’re driving kids to school or you’re a teenager driving yourself to school, seatbelts are of the utmost importance. Make sure everyone in the car is wearing a seatbelt, including yourself. 

Enjoy the back to school season! If you have any back to school driving tips of your own, feel free to share them in the comments.

The Toyota of the Future According to Kids

People dream up concept cars everyday, but have you ever asked a 10-year-old what the future holds for Toyota? Toyota asked kids all over the world to draw their "dream car of the future" as part of their Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. These were some of the results:

This dream school bus would be designed to separate into individual cars to pick up children, then join together in order to reduce traffic.

One 14-year-old designed a car to suck moisture from the air and use it to water plants or drinking water.

Some ideas were even more futuristic, such as this shrinking car.

Which Toyota of the future is your favorite?

To see more ideas from the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, click here.

Weekend Fun - Morgantown Farmer's Market

Every Saturday, over 40 local vendors gather to bring you the finest and freshest eggs, meat, bread, produce, and more.

Where:

Morgantown Market Place in downtown Morgantown

415 Spruce St
Morgantown, WV 26505

When: 

Every Saturday through November
8:30AM - 12:00PM

Click here for more information.

University Motors Mountaineer Balloon Festival 2015

University Toyota is proud to present the University Motors Mountaineer Balloon Festival 2015! Join us in October, 2015 for a festival full of balloon races, rides, night glow, a carnival, and much more.



Planning is currently underway, so check back for new information.

Just Announced: Toyota Begins Inspiring Partnership with the 2015 Special Olympics World Games

The world’s largest automaker is now sponsoring the world’s most inspiring athletic event, as Toyota today announced its partnership with the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015.
 
Though this is Toyota’s first time sponsoring the World Games, the automaker has built a 28-year relationship with the Special Olympics in Southern California, helping the organization in its quest to promote acceptance for all and foster communities of understanding and respect worldwide. Toyota plans to donate the use of 400 vehicles to the event.

The World Games will run from July 25 - August 2, 2015.

Toyota’s involvement will also include:

• Dealer involvement across the United States
• Associate volunteerism at competition centers
• Athlete village sponsorships
• Communication activities supporting education and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.

Click here to watch a video about the games.

To learn more about Toyota's partnership with the Special Olympics, click here.

University Toyota's Biggest Sale of the Year Schedule

Check out our schedule for the University Toyota's Biggest Sale of the Year:


Friday

6:00PM: Grilling

6:30PM -  9:30PM: Live performance by the Road Dawgs 
                                Click here for more information on the Road Dawgs.

Saturday

11:00PM: Cookout

12:00PM - 3:00PM: Live Froggy Radio

7:00PM - 9:00PM: Live performance by Josh Oldaker. 

Sunday 

Frogzilla


What you can win:

- A cash prize of up to $1,500 with the purchase of a new Toyota

- Anyone who takes a test drive will be entered to win a 50" LED TV


Special Sale Hours:

Wednesday - Thursday 9:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 10:00PM

Sunday 12:00PM - 5:00PM


Click here for more information on the Biggest Sale of the Year.

University Toyota Bonus Cash

To celebrate the 4th of July, University Toyota is giving out an additional $500 of customer cash with the purchase of a new Camry, RAV4, or Camry Hybrid. Stop by any time through July 7th to get some bonus cash of your own!

Give us a call or visit us online for more information.

Red Hot Clear the Lot Sale - Last Chance to Win Some of Sunny's Summer Cash

Have you won some of Sunny's money? Stop by University Toyota for a chance to win up to $1,500 with the purchase of a new Toyota. The sale ends on June 30th, so hurry in!

For more details, click here.

Red Hot Clear the Lot Sale - 2014 RAV4 LE

Refinement, practicality, and technology come together in the 2014 RAV4 LE. Now as part of the Red Hot Clear the Lot Sale, you could drive home in this amazing vehicle for only $22,999, or lease it for $179 per month. Hurry in before this summer sale disappears!

The RAV4 LE offers:

• Automatic
• 4 Cylinder
• Front Wheel Drive
• Entune Audio

For more details, give us a call or visit us online here.

University Toyota's Red Hot Clear the Lot Sale

Save some serious summer cash with University Toyota's Red Hot Clear the Lot Sale. Pick up a brand new Toyota and you will have the chance to go home with up to $1,500!

 We have over 200 of the hottest new Toyotas to choose from.

Call or visit http://www.universitytoyota.com/ if you have any questions.

Weekend Dining Suggestion - The Fondue Factory

Let's start the long weekend on a sweet note. Call up your friends or make it a date night, and head on over to The Fondue Factory to enjoy one of a kind international delicacies. View their full menu here! Feel free to share your experience in the comment section below.

Gene Vance Foundation Tribute to Heroes

The 3rd Annual Gene Vance Jr. Day is this weekend! Come show your support to American heroes who have dedicated themselves to protecting people of this great nation. Click here for full event details!

Here’s How to Make Mother’s Day a Success

As we all know, Mother’s Day is around the corner. Follow these three golden rules to make it a memorable event.

Rule 1: Be prepared. Have everything planned before the big day.

Rule 2: Don’t be typical. Go beyond the bouquet of flowers and do something original instead.

Rule 3: Get everyone involved. Mothers are heroes to all. Get the entire family on a mission to please the queen.

We hope this helps. Feel free to share your outcome in the comments below.

Trade-Up Specials at University Toyota

Thanks to our Trade-Up specials, you can finally own the Toyota you have always desired!

View our ongoing specials below:

The specials end this month. So hurry into University Toyota today, or visit us online at UniversityToyota.com.

Sweets for 2014 Easter Weekend

Adorn your Easter table with these mouth-watering sweets!

What’s your favorite Easter candy? Tell us in the comments below.

University Toyota's First New Owner Celebration

University Toyota's first New Owner Celebration of the year is coming up on April 9th, 2014!  The event starts at 6:30pm in our central Toyota showroom.  Let us introduce you to your vehicle’s features, maintenance needs and warranty coverage, while you enjoy hors d’oeuvres, prizes, answers to all your questions and more!  We will be able to provide basic Entune and navigation walkthroughs at the event but we will schedule appointments for those of you who need more in-depth walkthroughs or help with registration!  We are committed to providing you the best ownership experience possible so we want to make sure you start with all the information you need!

At the event you will learn how to:

Optimize your fuel economy
Protect your investment through proper maintenance
Make the most of your vehicles technology and safety features
Maximize the dependability of your Toyota with Genuine Toyota Parts and factory-trained technicians
Schedule a service appointment and where to go at the time of your appointment.

To RSVP for the event, please contact Sarah Claydon at 304-296-4401 or at sarah@umotors.com.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Top 5 Spring Road Trip Songs

Planning a road trip this spring? Here are top five songs we suggest you consider adding to your playlist to make the drive enjoyable. 

1. "Sweet Escape" - Gwen Stefani
2. "Highway to Hell" - AC/DC
3. "Don't stop me now" - Queen
4. "Road Tripping" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
5. "Hurricane" - Bob Dylan

 
Share your favorites in the comments below.