We’re sharing ways to have your car prepped for a hurricane whether you’re

staying put or getting out of town!

Living on the east coast means the chance of a hurricane hitting land happens

every year! Hurricanes are powerful storms that, depending on the strength, can

destroy whatever is in its path. While you can’t control how strong a hurricane is

or what path it takes, you can make important decisions on how to prep your

family, your house and your car! Whether you are evacuating for a hurricane or

staying put, there are important preparations to be made for your new Toyota

near Charlotte before the hurricane makes landfall. We’re sharing tips on how to

prepare for a hurricane!

How to prep your new Toyota if you’re evacuating for a hurricane

If the government has advised that your community evacuate for a hurricane or

you want to leave as a precaution, make sure you’ve properly prepared your new

Toyota near Charlotte for the road!

Have a full tank of gas! If your evacuation is sudden, gas pumps will be

overcrowded. To save time and

keep your family safe, keep your

gas tank full!

Catch up on Toyota service!

Before you take the family out

of harm’s way, make sure your

new Toyota has had recent

routine car maintenance

including an oil change, brake

service, a car battery check and

a tire rotation! Have our expert

technicians inspect your car for

any auto repairs that your car may need before you head out of town!

Pack an emergency go-bag! If you’re evacuating your city, county or even

state –having everything you need in the car is crucial. Before the hurricane

hits, prepare a bag of supplies and necessities to keep in your N Charlotte

Toyota. Pack things such as

o Extra clothes

o Prescription medications

o First aid kit

o Important documents and valuable items

o Flashlight

o Drinking water and non-perishable foods

Keep your N Charlotte Toyota safe during a hurricane

If there is no need to evacuate your area for a hurricane and you feel more

comfortable staying in your area, be sure to make sure your new Toyota near

Charlotte will be safe! Hurricanes are notorious for knocking over trees and light

poles and causing serious damage to vehicles.

To help protect your N Charlotte Toyota from hurricane damages, follow these

tips!

Park it under a sturdy, covered structure. If you can find a structure to park

your new Toyota under, this will prevent debris and objects falling on and

damaging the car.

If you can’t find a structure to park your car, cover it up with a tarp! Falling

debris can cause major scratches and dings to your car. A tarp or car cover

will help prevent damages.

Tape your windshield and windows. If the hurricane were to cause the glass

of your car to break, duct tape will prevent it from shattering and help with

clean-up!

Don’t forget to check with your car insurance company! Ensure your car is

covered for hurricanes, just in case!

For more hurricane preparation tips or to schedule Toyota service, give us a call at

(888) 378-1214!