Prepare Your Toyota for Summer Travel near Lexington, KY
You may be thrilled to plan many trips with friends or family during the summer. To prepare your Toyota car for a successful and safe drive, let Frankfort Toyota explain what services should be done beforehand. Any time your model needs any of the following tasks done, make sure to schedule a visit!
Windshield Wiper Check
Before taking your Toyota Tundra or Corolla through I-75 to see what sights there are in Kentucky, consider a windshield wiper check. That way, our Service Department’s certified technicians can see if the blades are damaged from being exposed to winter temperatures for too long. If so, we'll make sure to replace them with the right parts. Also, any time it may pour down rain when you’re traveling to different places, having working wipers to remove water out of your view of the road will be essential. With these functioning well, you’re able to spot any passersby, motorists, and more during summer trips and avoid potential collisions while cruising. We can top off your car’s wiper fluid if it’s running low so that you can clean your vehicle’s windshield while traveling to see better.
Battery Check
Another inspection to have done on your car before making routine travels to Kearney Hill Golf Links or elsewhere this summer is a battery check. Because of the high heat that can accumulate in your Toyota RAV4 or Camry’s battery, it can lead to faster wear. If left unchecked, it may not have enough juice to properly get the starter going to jumpstart the engine. As a result, you may be left having to call for help during a vacation. To avoid this, have the battery inspected at Frankfort Toyota to receive the clarity you need to know if it’s ready for long journeys ahead. If it’s past its limit, we’ll offer an OEM replacement. That way, it won’t just help your car get going, but will also power the headlights, entertainment features, and more in your vehicle.
In-Vehicle Emergency Checklist
Our final piece of advice to give you before you embark on your summer trips is to have an in-vehicle emergency checklist. That way, any vacations or off-roading travels you make are safer, and you can overcome any potential pitfalls that may occur. For instance, if your engine fails to start, having some jumper cables lets you get the powertrain going to finish your drive from a vacation resort to your home in Lexington. Traveling for long distances on freeways may mean that your car drives over sharp objects. To replace any tire, make sure to have your tools handy along with a spare to finish the drive until you get service with us. Make sure that you also have water handy for when the heat rises and a first aid kit in case you’re far from any help nearby during any emergency. Finally, carry a pair of windshield wiper blades in case the ones attached to your car degrade and seeing the road while it's raining is difficult. To have a longer list of what to bring, check in with Frankfort Toyota, and our Service Department can advise you!
What Are Some Services To Have Done Before Traveling in Summer?
- Having the battery inspected for any wear and tested
- Letting us check your windshield wipers for damage
- And more!
Dealership Information
Testimonials
“ Steve Tewell was the nicest most fun salesman I have had the pleasure of dealing with. It was an easy process getting my wife a new vehicle. I would highly recommend Frankfort Toyota. ”
“ Amazing dealership! Easy to work with from the beginning. Very professional. We worked with Trieal. ”
“ Steve Tewell was the nicest car salesman I have ever dealt with!! He was so sweet and never pushed me at all to buy anything. He left everything up to us. I highly recommend him and Frankfort Toyota. Everyone was super nice!! ”
“ Brandon Hall did an excellent job ! We wanted a hybrid and he worked us through several different models before we found the one we wanted! He communicated well, the differences between models and as a former Toyota team member, he knew a lot more about different models than most dealers ! We ended up with a 2024 Venza Hybird and couldn’t be happier! Thanks for a great experience Brandon! ”
“ Brandon took the time to find the right car that my wife loved. Great buying experience, ”
“ Sales associates went above and beyond to provide friendly service and detailed information about the process of purchasing our automobile. I would definitely recommend this dealership to a family member or friend. ”
What a great experience from start to finish!
“ What a great experience from start to finish! I made the drive from Cincinnati after they helped track down the exact vehicle I’d been searching for—something none of my local dealerships could do—and it was absolutely worth it. Chris Stewart was fantastic to work with. Friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, he took the time to answer all my questions, kept me in the loop throughout the process, and went above and beyond by walking me through all the features of my new RAV4 Woodland after the purchase. That extra attention really made a difference. Dana in finance was just as impressive—quick, transparent, and easy to work with. Honest pricing, a laid-back atmosphere, and a team that truly cares about the customer experience. It’s easy to see why this dealership has such an outstanding reputation. Big thanks to the whole team at Frankfort Toyota—and especially to Chris for making it such a smooth and enjoyable process! ”
“ He did great and amazing work on helping me out with my two different cars really Appreciate your hard work and helping me out ”
“ I can’t say enough good things about our experience with buying our truck from Frankfort Toyota. It is important to be able to trust who you are working with when making such a large purchase and that was our experience with working with Frankfort Toyota! We are from out of state and Felicia our sales person made the process so easy! She communicated with us a few times of day. She would FaceTime with us and virtually show the truck. She went above and beyond helping us throughout the whole process. She personalized the experience for us. I had mention how ladybugs are special to me and when truck was delivered the keys were handed over with a ladybug keychain. I highly recommended buying your car/suv/truck from Frankfort Toyota! ”
“ Billy O as always was the best to work with! Highly recommend! ”
“ I highly recommend choosing Frankfort Toyota for your next vehicle. Steve was amazing to work with, he treated me with kindness and respect from the moment I arrived. He was very knowledgeable, answering all my questions honestly, and helped me find the exact truck I was looking for. Steve, Mike, and Elvis worked together with me to ensure I got everything I wanted at a very competitive price. From the moment I walked in the door until I drove off the lot in my new truck I had a wonderful buying experience, and never once felt pressured or manipulated. They seem to have a family atmosphere among their employees and also treated me like family. If I could give them 6 stars I would! ”
“ Chris Stewart was patient. He listened before answering my questions. He was very thorough and provided facts about the vehicles that I was looking at versus his opinion. I highly recommend anyone to go see Chris at Frankfort Toyota. ”
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Frankfort Toyota.
“ I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Frankfort Toyota. Chris Stewart provided exceptional customer service and I really enjoyed my experience. ”
I highly recommend this dealership.
“ I highly recommend this dealership. Chris Stewart was patient with me. I was able to ask as many questions that I wanted. He never tried to push a certain vehicle on me. He listened to what I was looking for, and he allowed me to test drive those vehicles. Chris was able to present facts about each vehicle that I was looking at. He presented the pros and the cons. He didn't try to put me in a vehicle that was out of my price range either. Great customer service. ”
“ Danny Robert’s is a great salesman. He was upfront with us and worked to get us the 2026 RAV 4 we wanted. My wife and I did an online build that had several specific features. Danny worked to get this delivered and kept us informed through the build process. I would highly recommend him. Courteous, seasoned and professional. If you are in the market for a Toyota he is your man. We ❤️ our new RAV 4! ”
Had an uneventful purchasing experience, which is an
“ Had an uneventful purchasing experience, which is an accomplishment. Greg was good to work with and very accommodating. ”
Greg Woods did a great job finding the exact car that I
“ Greg Woods did a great job finding the exact car that I wanted, and it was came in and minimum amount of time. He also did a great job on explaining how the car worked cause it was a little different than what I usually had. ”
Very friendly, extremely courteous, got fair deal on
“ Very friendly, extremely courteous, got fair deal on trade-in, no hidden costs. Paper work super easy, just a pleasant experience ”
By far the easiest dealership to work with and it’s
“ By far the easiest dealership to work with and it’s clean. Will come back ”
“ We had a very nice experience buying our car with Chris at Frankfort Toyota. It was low-stress and we were able to negotiate a price that we were comfortable with. Chris was respectful of our time and made sure we were done with the process in a timely manner. We would definitely reach out to him again for future car purchases. ”
Very welcoming, low pressure environment.
“ Very welcoming, low pressure environment. All of our questions were answered and we didn't feel like Greg was leading us in a direction we weren't interested in. He will be the first person I call when we are in the market for our next car. ”
This review is for Steve Tewell he did a fantastic job
“ This review is for Steve Tewell he did a fantastic job finding a vehicle for us ”
“ My experience with buying a car here at Frankfort Toyota was perfect! Brandon put my car shopping at ease with his knowledge of the Toyota product, his patients, and also, not trying to force me into something I didn't want. I'll most definitely buy from Frankfort Toyota again! ”
“ If you’re searching for a vehicle, you definitely should go see Brandon Hall for a great, no pressure, hassle-free experience! ”
“ great experience in buying my first car! brandon hall was amazing! ”
“ Best place ever to buy a car! Our salesman, Steve Tewell, took great care of us. Dana in finance was also wonderful as well as Mike Tewell. We are treated like family and had a great experience. ”
“ Made the process simple and so enjoyable. Steve Tewell is the best. Love this dealership? ”
“ If you need a good vehicle head to Toyota in Frankfort we work with Eli Shepherd. He never push us to get a vehicle and he was very patient. He answer all the questions and explained different vehicles to us. So we could find the right fit for our family. Thanks again ”
This is second vehicle that I have bought from Greg.
“ This is second vehicle that I have bought from Greg. Greg is a phenomenal sales person. He is kind, courteous, and just a great person. We will always buy from him and I recommend everyone I know that is in the market for a vehicle (new or used) to Greg. ”
Steve did a great job finding us the vehicle we wanted.
“ Steve did a great job finding us the vehicle we wanted. he is very friendly and professional. This was the second vehicle we bought from him and we would recommend him ”
“ This is my second and final purchase from Frankfort Toyota because I just bought my retirement car. A 2026 RAV4. Eli was so good with me while I was putting in my request for my dream car. It’s beautiful. Thank you Eli for the everything you did for me. I am thankful for the opportunity to deal with a dealership that is so willing to help me and assist any of there customers. Thanks Eli! ”
“ Great service. Skeet has taken amazing care of me and my in-laws for years. ”
“ Best Toyota dealership around! Eli and Tree worked very hard to get the deal for me and I love my new Camry! ”
“ Awesome guys. Great service. ”
Felicia Wilson was amazing to work with!
“ Felicia Wilson was amazing to work with! Top notch professional. Dealership made it very easy and everyone was exceptionally accommodating. ”
“ Billy was very professional and answered all our questions. He was not pushy in trying to make a sale. Everyone there at Frankfort Toyota were very nice. ”
“ Working with Eli was great! ”
“ Brandon hall was an excellent sales man!!! Helped me with everything really nice and honest!! Thank you Brandon!!!! ”
To whom it may concern, I would like to compliment the
“ To whom it may concern, I would like to compliment the Service Department at Toyota of Frankfort for their excellent work on my 2023 Sequoia. I recently brought it in for an Airbag System Malfunction. Jordan Cummins was my Service Representative. He was excellent. He called me daily to give me an update on my vehicles status. Thank you, Jordan! My hat is off to the Technicians who repaired my vehicle. I don’t know their names, but please express my gratitude for their skill and perseverance in solving this issue. Toyota of Frankfort has been servicing my vehicles for years, and it is always a pleasure doing business with you. Thank you for your excellent service and kind, capable staff. Thank you, Kory Bragg ”
“ Shout out to Chris Stewart for making buying my tacoma a pleasant experience. He was very helpful even the deal was made. Thank you! ”