Hot Car Safety

In the news two children have died from being trapped in a hot car recently. That makes 15 children this year. Most cases are by accident but as parents this is something to think about during the hot summer months ahead. Our cars act as ovens and can heat up 20 degrees in 10 minutes. That might not sound like a lot but in Texas or many states it can be deadly. Cars can reach 110 degrees when the outside temperatures are only in the 60's! That is hot! Most of the children left in cars die of heat stroke and this isn't what any parent wants. So how can you prevent this from happening? A few inventions and tricks below can help you remember your child.


The EZ Baby Saver links your door to the car seat: http://www.ezbabysaver.com/
The Shoe Trick leave your left shoe in the backseat with your child: http://www.news-press.com/story/news/investigations/melanie-payne/2014/06/20/tell-mel-neverleft-campaign/11102697/
The Back Seat Buddy: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/irving/headlines/20120722-baylor-irvings-backseat-buddy-teddy-bears-aim-to-save-newborns-lives.ece

This website has facts and tips for hot car safety: http://www.ggweather.com/heat/

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Top Auto Apps

Road trip? There is an app for that! With Toyota you can have Entune and many other apps to make your drive easy. From road-trips to gas savings there are apps out there for all your automotive needs. Take a look at our top picks:

Entune: With the Entune app for Toyota you have access to iHeartRadio and Pandora to listen to music, Bing for searching, MovieTickets.com to purchase movie tickets on the go, and OpenTable to make dinner reservations all from the comfort of your vehicle!

Waze: We all know Houston traffic can be the worst but the with Waze you can cut time off your daily commute. Waze is the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app. It also helps you find the cheapest gas stations in your area all through community updates!

Roadtrippers: If you are just along for an adventure this app will share fun things to do along your route. With turn by turn navigation this app not only lets you map your route but offers attractions, lodging, and more along the way. It syncs your itinerary and helps make your trip hassle free.

Fuelcaster: One of the cool new apps to debut during SXSW was Fuelcaster. This app would go by zip code or GPS to tell you the best prices on gas in your area. It would also predict if prices were going to drop or get higher. This is a great summertime app to use because gas prices fluctuate during heavy travel times. This app could save you some $$.

FuelMyRoute.com: FuelMyRoute.com asks for your starting and ending location and will show the best gas prices along your route. This is great for road-trips or even for your daily commute. Why not save a little money on your way home from work?

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New Owner Event June

Last night we hosted our June New Owner Clinic. It's always a fun event where we can help our guests understand their new vehicles. During the event we serve dinner, answer any questions, and go through demos of our different departments. From service, parts, and quick lube our Toyota trained technicians were on hand to answer any questions. One of the most informative parts of the night was the service light portion where our technicians went over what each of the car lights means and what you should do when your car light comes on.

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Lifetime Fitness Poolapalooza

Lifetime fitness invited us to display some Toyota vehicles during their Poolapalooza this weekend. The gym was packed with families enjoying a cool pool escape. We brought out our Toyota Tundra truck and set up a booth to talk about the perks of owning and servicing a Toyota at Fred Haas Toyota Country. Toyota is the official vehicle partner of Lifetime Fitness supporting a healthy lifestyle and  challenging you to Go Places!
We had a great time showcasing our top Tundra model and talking with guests. We even had one guest share his story of purchasing from us several years ago. He said he drove into Fred Haas Toyota Country and worked with Ken Truong asking only one question: "Can I fit 3 car seats in the back of a Prius? Because if I can I will sign the papers right now." He said after testing his 3 car seats in the Prius he purchased on the spot and has loved it ever since.
Love to hear from happy guests who are still loving Toyota! Below are a few pictures from this weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV3KS3CQl_s&list=UUjbVXtCwgAgTKHuWLQG2dfw

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We're hiring! Experienced Automotive Billing and Title Clerk

Job Summary

Company

Fred Haas Toyota Country

Location

Houston, TX 77070

Industries

Automotive Sales and Repair Services

Job Type

Employee

Full Time

Years of experience

1+​ to 2 Years

Education Level

High School or equivalent

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

contact Teresa Brooks 281-357-4000 or send resume to teresa_brooks@fredhaastoyotacountry.com

Experienced Automotive Billing and Title Clerks

About the Job

Fred Haas Toyota Country is looking for a Full-Time Experienced Automotive Title Clerk / Billing Clerk to join our team. 

Automotive Billing Clerks receive and process paperwork from the F&I department. Post Vehicle sales and purchases. Input inventory control information.The automotive Title Clerk processes car deals, verifies costs, including costs of reconditioning and equipment add- on’s and prepares legal transfer of documents to DMV.

EXPERIENCE with Automotive Vehicle Billing Preferred

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare tax and title documents.
• Submit all legal transfer documents to the DMV.
• Receive and process paperwork from the F&I department.
• Prepare payoff checks for new vehicles and trade-ins.
• Post vehicle sales and purchases.
• Costing deals and finalizing to accounting
• Preparing and finalizing swap paperwork and wholesale paperwork
• Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts
• Prepares invoices, listing items sold and service provided, amounts due, and credit terms.
• Prepare title work including processing all new and used vehicles for registration.
• Processing Incentive Rebates
• Input inventory control information.
• Register extended service policy contracts.
• Prepare trade-in vehicle jackets.
• Ensure that name and address files are updated on an ongoing basis.

Job Requirements

Computer skills are necessary for automotive title clerks / billing clerks. A successful candidate will be highly organized with an eye for detail.


Our ideal candidate will offer the following:

• Must have previous automotive dealership experience in a title clerk or billing clerk role
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales agreements, tax and title documents, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• General accounting knowledge
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, employees and the general public.
• Valid U.S. driver's license

*We offer competitive pay and company benefits.*

Join our team as an automotive title/billing clerk - apply today!

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Flood Safety

Houston has been hit hard with rain, tornado warnings, and now flooding. The roads have been crazy this week and will continue into the weekend with rough weather. Bayou city is known for flooding and if you are a commuter this can be even more dangerous trying to get to and from work. Driving through a flooded street can cause damage to your car or worse put you in danger! Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind while on the road:

• Flash floods happen fast and sometimes without warning
• 6 inches of water is all it takes to reach the bottom of most cars which can cause you to stall out
• At shallow depths the road is still unpredictable
• Take caution at bridges, overpasses, and underpasses
• Drive in the middle where water is most shallow
• If your vehicle stalls out leave it and get to a safe place
• If a road is blocked with barricades don't try to drive through
• If you can't safely drive through the water turn around and find another route

For more safety tips check out:

http://www.esurance.com/driving-tips/driving-during-floods

http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/flood.html

http://www.smartdriving.co.uk/Driving/Driving_emergencies/Floods.htm

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Memorial Day at Fred Haas Toyota Country

We had a great Memorial Day Weekend at Fred Haas Toyota Country. Saturday and Sunday we had our tent up and our grill going. We served up lunch for our guests in service, sales, and all employees! 

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