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Sedalia Sedalia Home McCarthy Toyota of Sedalia Blog April 29, 2024 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments Toyota RAV4 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross When the time comes to decide which new car to buy, sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what you’re shopping for. Most folks don’t have the luxury of looking at hundreds of vehicles a day like we do, and not everyone has the time to test drive multiple models before they settle on the right one. So, what’s the best solution? When researching cars online, we find it’s best to have something to compare and contrast; doing a thorough comparison helps you dial-in on what’s really important to you as a shopper, and if nothing else, at least you walk away with a better idea of what you don’t want. In that spirit, we’ll take one of our current favorites and see how it stacks up against a strong competitor. Drum roll, please—here’s our comparison of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Continue Reading → Categories: New Toyota Vehicles , RAV4 , Vehicle Comparisons | Tags: 2024 Toyota RAV4 , 2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross , best SUV for families , RAV4 Fuel Economy | Permalink March 29, 2024 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments Toyota: America’s Most Dependable Brand When you think of a Toyota, what’s the first word that pops into your head? Economical? Sure. Forward-thinking? Yeah. Stylish? Absolutely. There are any number of adjectives you could apply to our favorite brand, but we’re looking for one in particular: dependable . We’re not the only ones saying it, either. J.D. Power, who is widely considered an end-all-be-all authority on all things automotive, recently released the results of their 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study. Can you guess which was ranked as the car brand with the best quality in the mass-market segment? Continue Reading → Categories: Toyota , Toyota Safety | Tags: Camry , Dependable Midsize Car , Dependable Midsize SUV , most Dependable Small SUV , Toyota | Permalink March 1, 2024 by Danny Chan 0 comments How to Organize the Ultimate Garage Sale Are you ready to host a garage sale at some point in 2024 and eager to ensure you do everything perfectly? Maybe you’re looking to clear some tubs from the basement so you can finally start your remodel, or empty the garage so you can expand your hobby and Etsy candle shop, or maybe you just want a little of the Out with the Old” so you can shift to In with the New” during some more fun shopping outings in your McCarthy Toyota vehicle? McCarthy Toyota in Sedalia has some serious garage sale fans on staff, and we’ve put together some garage sale tips to help make sure your Spring Cleaning efforts also put some extra cash in your pockets. Join us as we pursue Garage Sale Nirvana! Continue Reading → Categories: People | Tags: Best Garage Sale Days , Garage Sale Permits in Sedalia , Vehicles for Sale Near Sedalia , What are the Best Garage Sale Months | Permalink January 31, 2024 by Danny Chan 0 comments Introducing Sedalia to the All New Toyota Camry The Toyota Camry is a favorite choice of, and legend amongst, vehicle shoppers in Sedalia and Warrensburg, and things are about to get even more desirable when Toyota releases the redesigned and all-hybrid 2025 Toyota Camry sedan. Toyota is going all in with regards to sustainability and eco-friendly transportation with the 2025 Camry redesign, and we’re looking forward to its seamless blend of performance and environmental responsibility. The McCarthy Toyota of Sedalia team would like to share some of the exciting updates for this new best selling sedan and welcome you to join us in eager anticipation of the arrival of the 2025 Camry in the spring of 2024. Continue Reading → Categories: Camry , New Toyota Vehicles | Tags: 2025 Toyota Camry in Sedalia , best selling sedan , safe cars for drivers , Toyota Camry is For Sale Near me | Permalink December 21, 2023 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments Toyota Dashboard Lights Explained Quick—when’s the last time you touched your car’s owner’s manual? Been so long you can’t remember? Yeah, us too. Still, there are times when you’ll be glad you still have it, like when one of those pesky notification lights pops up on your driver info display. Then again, since it’s also 2023 and we have the internet, you don’t have to crack open a dusty book in your glove box to browse for Toyota dashboard symbols and meanings. Here’s a handy list of some of the most common service lights for Toyota vehicles, alphabetized. Continue Reading → Categories: Service | Tags: Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light , most common service lights , Toyota dashboard symbols and meanings | Permalink November 29, 2023 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments Where to See Christmas Lights Around Sedalia For the 2023 Holidays It’s that time of the year again: Thanksgiving is in the rearview, and we’re officially gearing up for Christmas. The holidays are a time of many long-held traditions—gift giving, eggnog, sledding, and relaxed nights at home spending time with loved ones. One of our all-time favorite traditions is seeing the town all lit up for Sedalia’s annual Christmas Light Contest . The days may be getting shorter and shorter, but Sedalia still knows how to keep things bright. It’s been a couple of years since we cataloged all of our favorite neighborhood Christmas light displays near you, so let’s check out some of our past and present favorites. Continue Reading → Categories: Community Events | Tags: Christmas light displays near me , Sedalia Christmas Light Contest , Toyota Highlander deal near me | Permalink October 31, 2023 by Danny Chan 0 comments The All-New 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander The McCarthy Toyota of Sedalia team is beyond excited to introduce the all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander to customers around Pettis County who are shopping for the best new SUV in 2024. This amazing new midsize SUV puts interior comfort at a high priority while offering fantastic efficiency, technology, and exceptional cargo space to our customers. Looking for a summary of the Grand Highlander specs? You can always check out our Model Research page, but we’ve prepared a great summary review of the highlights of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and hope you find it useful before you come to experience one in person at our showroom in Sedalia, MO . You’ll Love the Toyota Grand Highlander’s Spacious Interior The 2024 Grand Highlander rides on an extended version of the Toyota Highlander platform, and that extra space grants comfortable seating for up to 8 passengers. Everyone’s going to enjoy riding in the Grand Highlander, but third-row passengers experience the greatest increase in comfort with room for three adults to sit comfortably. There’s 33.5 inches of legroom in that 3 rd row, so everyone in your Grand Highlander can stretch out for those long trips. Passengers will also enjoy their large windows, which include the extra benefit of greater visibility for the driver. The second row of seats in the 2024 Grand Highlander can be configured as captain’s chairs for two passengers or a bench seat for three riders. There are even available heated and ventilated second-row outboard seats when you step up to the Platinum trim level. The driver can opt all the way up to an available leather-trimmed Ultrasuede seat that is heated and ventilated, has 10-way power adjustability, offers power lumbar, and memory settings. The front passenger can have all that as well but with an 8-way power adjustment. Every passenger in your Grand Highlander will experience a comfortable temperature thanks to the standard three-zone automatic climate control system with second and third-row vents. Everyone wins in the 2024 Grand Highlander! Cargo Capacity in the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander You’ll likely have all three rows of seats up most of the time in your Grand Highlander, but even that configuration will leave room for a hefty grocery run with 20.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 3...