After just finishing my Master’s degree in December, student loans are staring me in the face and it seems like I can’t catch a break. Everyone wants my money and no one is giving me any break, that’s for sure! I was able to let out a huge sigh of relief when I discovered that Toyota offers special deals and incentives for recent college grads. Toyota may not be able to personally come to your graduation party to give you a gift, but they are more than willing to offer one during the purchase of your new car.
When you sign your papers to finance your new Toyota, these are the benefits you can expect to receive. First and foremost, you can receive a $1000 rebate toward the purchase or lease of select new vehicles. You can expect competitive APRs and no money down and no monthly payments for the first 90 days on select finance programs. In order to qualify for this college grad incentive plan you must have graduated from an accredited two or four-year college, university, graduate degree program, or registered nursing degree program during the last two years or you will graduate within the next six months. Qualification also includes applicants who have completed an electrician apprenticeship/certification program as well as Toyota’s Technical Education Network. Proper proof of the above must be displayed at the time of signing.
How is that for a graduation present? When the student loans start kicking in you can feel a little better about your financial future knowing you have saved money. To find out if you qualify for the recent grad incentive plan for Toyota cars St. Louis contact Weiss Toyota today and the finance team will be ready to answer any questions you might have.
Car Accident Rates Decline
According to a recent news release from autonews.com “consumer reports say that most teens believe it is dangerous to text while driving but 1/3 still admit to doing so anyways.” Distractions include more than just the use of electronics when considering teen drivers. A major distraction involves other passengers. In fact, most states have laws regarding how many passengers a teen driver is allowed to have while on the road. These laws are driven by current statistics that show the following:
For a teenage driver in the age range of 16-17 years old, the risk of accident is:
It is hard to say the reason for the decline in accident rates considering the issues surrounding distracted drivers, but it is a refreshing notion. It seems to be realistic to presume that the influx of public service announcements flooding the television screens and the heightened awareness to the issue are actually working. Also, as the issue becomes more prevalent, safety technology is becoming more integrated into the process of manufacturing a car. New and pre-owned Toyota cars St. Louis have the latest in safety technology including hands-free options. Nothing can replace a parent instilling good values and driving habits in their teenagers, but Toyota is doing their part to make it a little easier.