Self-Driving Cars Legal in California!

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Why Our Customers Love Our Service Department!

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Keep Calm and Travel On!

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Let's Go Places!

Toyota has a new motto: Let's Go Places! "'Let's Go Places' speaks to the evolution of Toyota and our commitment to leading through innovation, enriching lives and connecting with customers in new ways they define," said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.  "It is energetic, inspirational, inclusive and very versatile. The phrase conveys a dual meaning of physically going places and taking off on an adventure, while also expressing optimism and the promise of exciting innovation that enriches people's lives. It allows our associates, customers, dealers, and suppliers to interpret it in ways that are most personally relevant to them."

Like every family every car has a story. Where it has been and the places it has traveled. Some of our customers have shared great stories about their Toyota's.

Here is one of our customers Michael Marek the proud owner of the first Scion FR-S in Houston! He won a National Toyota contest to be the first to buy the most anticipated car of the summer! He has posted pictures on our Facebook page updating us on his adventure with his FR-S.

At our FR-S launch party we got to meet proud Scion owners and the custom rides they drive around Houston. This one has a Crown Royal interior with purple rims and lights! You can see these cars all over Houston with the Scionridez logo.

One of our customers Jerry Domeier sent us this picture of his family with all the Toyota's they have bought from Fred Haas Toyota Country over the years. 

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Next Women Wednesday!

Hey ladies Women Wednesday is back! September 19th will be the next Women Wednesday event at Fred Haas Toyota Country. We are excited to have Sky Spa and Nails back in our Quick Lube department for a fun day of pampering for our guests! For those of you who have never been lets talk manicures! What we do is bring in manicurists, have snacks, prizes, and a relaxing environment all for FREE. Just call into our service department and schedule any service during our Women Wednesday and you can enjoy a manicure on us while you wait! Check out some of our pictures and video from past events. 

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Tailgating 101

Football season is underway and we know that tailgating is just as important as the game itself. Here are few tips about packing, safety, and some great recipes any tailgater will enjoy! Check out this tailgate checklist for everything you need to have the best tailgate. Below are a few things to think about when grilling, prepping, and packing food for you tailgate. 

• Temperature: To prevent any potential problems, you'll need to keep all food at safe temperatures, whether prepared in advance or cooked on site. Generally, preparing most foods at home is a good idea, but if you're going to cook foods in advance, cook them thoroughly. Partial cooking doubles the risk of unwanted bacteria. Bacteria grow most quickly at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F. So, cold foods must be held below 40°F, while hot foods must be kept at 140°F or higher. If you've prepared all your food at home, make sure it's quickly cooled. Then, keep it below 40°F, both in your refrigerator and your cooler.

• Sanitation: Proper sanitation helps to avoid cross-contamination between meats and other foods. Always wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling raw meats. Also wash cutting boards, utensils, and other surfaces with hot soapy water before preparing other foods.To prevent cross-contamination in the cooler, securely wrap any meats, poultry, or fish that may leak or drip before placing them in the cooler. Make sure any foods you pack are still at 40°F or below.

• Packing and traveling safely: Start with well-insulated coolers, and use plenty of ice to keep cold foods cold. Because a full cooler will maintain its low temperature longer than one that's partially full, pack empty spaces with ice or reusable cold packs. Use separate coolers for drinks. Keeping the food cooler closed most of the time will help it retain a colder temperature. Make a list of essential items, and check them off as you pack. Check to make sure you have:

extra ice or cold packs grill charcoal lighter fluid knives tongs brushes oven mitts food thermometers paper plates plastic silverware napkins wet wipes plastic cups paper towels a first-aid kit trash bags soap water for cleaning and dousing hot coals

• Serving safely: When you reach the tailgate site, never let food sit out, especially in hot weather. It's safer to keep food in coolers until you're ready to cook or serve it, and to return it to the cooler to stay cold. That way, "seconds" will also be safe to eat. When grilling, use an instant-read food thermometer to ensure you cook ground meats to an internal temperature of at least 160°F; steaks to at least 145°F, pork chops and tenderloin steaks to at least 160°F, and chicken to at least 180°F. Serve immediately, or if necessary, hold hot foods on the grill to keep their temperature at a minimum of 140°F. Use clean plates for foods coming off the grill, not plates that held raw meat. Protect foods from insects and other contaminants by using lids or covers. When it's time to turn up the tailgate, discard perishable foods that have been left out for more than an hour in temperatures over 90°F, or for more than two hours in more moderate weather. For safety's sake, a good rule of thumb is, "If in doubt, throw it out."

http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/food-safety-tips2.htm

For the best tailgating recipes check out the Food Networks tailgate section:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/tailgate-party/index.html

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