Toyota further strengthens its used vehicle program

In response to the rising demand in reliable and flexible mobility options, leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced that it is further expanding the possibilities for its customers by strengthening its used vehicle program.

Now called “T-Sure, Toyota Quality Pre-owned Cars” (T-Sure), the program offers an alternative to consumers who are looking for worry-free car purchase options without compromising quality, value, safety, and excellent service.

Previously known as Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV), T-Sure will now be the brand that will be used in Toyota dealerships that will be offering quality used cars to their clientele.

TMP senior vice president for marketing Masatoshi Toiya explained the name change saying, “the “T” stands for Toyota and “Sure” denotes trustworthiness. This new brand name sends a strong message that customers can have peace of mind in transacting with a T-Sure dealer, whether he is trading in an old vehicle or buying a pre-owned car.”

After 10 years of running its used vehicle program, TMP saw it fit to further drive growth by improving the operational efficiency of the Toyota dealer network and addressing the concerns that used car customers are encountering.

Being well-integrated into the Toyota business, the T-Sure Program seamlessly has a well-established systematic operation for assessment, refurbishment, pricing, certification, and warranty to ensure the quality of vehicle condition of every unit.

Among major improvements made include the expansion of T-Sure dealer outlets nationwide which can offer trade-in deals and selling of pre-owned cars.

All outlets are now accepting trade-ins, while T-Sure Retail outlets have increased to twenty-nine outlets as of September 2022. TMP targets to end the year with thirty-three T-Sure Retail Dealers.

T-Sure improved its product offerings, with its three types of products at varied price points to better fit customers’ needs and budget:

Toyota Certified Elite, T-Sure’s premium product with a 1-year warranty on engine and transmission, which can be claimed at any Toyota outlet nationwide; Toyota Value Plus, with a 3-month warranty on engine and transmission, which can be claimed at selling dealer only; and Toyota Value Lite, without warranty but went through the same stringent standard process of vehicle check to ensure its quality when driven out the dealer.

Customers are also assured of fair pricing because TMP uses a T-Sure Used Car app with a built-in pricing tool showing real-time price ranges of various models, depending on the quality level and local market pricing.

To help customers with their budget, they may also avail of an affordable financing scheme through TFSPH, which offers a much-improved affordable package for all T-Sure vehicles, now with longer payment terms and expanded coverage up to 9-year old vehicles.

In addition, competitive packages from Toyota Insure and After Sales Service, tailor-fit to the needs of pre-owned car customers, may be availed on top of the purchased T-Sure unit.

TMP’s T-Sure Program is anchored on Toyota’s commitment to quality, durability, and reliability, as well as its philosophy to strengthen customer satisfaction and retention.

Likewise, aligned with Toyota’s Global Vision of “Creating Mobility for All”, the T-Sure Program is part of Toyota’s value chain that aims to provide another means for people to acquire a Toyota – that of acquiring a pre-owned car without sacrificing quality.

As part of its business strategy, TMP aims to expand its customer base through the T-Sure Program by rewarding customer loyalty with the best deal when they sell or trade-in their vehicle and by capturing customers who need quality pre-owned vehicles.

For the benefit of customers, the T-Sure program provides access to a one-stop-shop for Toyota’s products and services (for New Car, Used Car, After Sales Service), giving them the ease in transacting with authorized Toyota Dealers and experience the same transparent and excellent customer service.

Toiya shared that the used car business in the Philippines is still in its infancy stage that is why Toyota sees a big potential to capture this market.  “We are closely collaborating with our Dealer network to grab this opportunity to leverage Toyota’s huge customer base and further elevate customer satisfaction and retention,” he added.

Aside from offering Toyota Quality pre-owned cars, dealers also source vehicles from current Toyota customers who wish to upgrade by trading in or selling their vehicles. Customers may now visit any Toyota outlet nationwide to do so.

The customer’s vehicle for selling or trade-in will be assessed by highly skilled and accredited assessors. The results of which will be shared for transparency to guarantee that the Toyota owner gets the fair value of their vehicle.

For more information, you may inquire at your nearest T-Sure Dealer or visit TMP’s website to know more about the program.

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5 workout and fitness motivation tips

03/09/2020

So you’ve started on your fitness journey and sure, for the first couple of weeks, you’d jump at the chance to get in a workout or get excited about meal prep. But lately, you’ve slowed down, skipped a couple of gym days and traded in your healthy meal plan for takeout food. Keeping motivated is probably just as hard as starting the journey and the more you’re without it, the more likely you’ll fall back into your old patterns.

Don’t fret! With these tips, you’re sure to keep that motivation streak going and get one step closer to finally fulfilling your fitness goals.

There’s an app for everything

Let’s face it. We take our phones everywhere and that includes our gym and workout sessions. While it’s most obvious use is to supply you with your personal background music for that pretend fitness montage you’re imagining, it’s also quite a helpful tool to keep motivated. How? With a great fitness app!

You might not know it but your phone’s native fitness app is actually great to keep you motivated to lose weight or to keep working out. Whether Google Fit for Android or Apple Health for iPhone, these apps keep track of the basic information you’ll need to pay attention to your fitness journey. Though, when comparing the two, Google Fit is more versatile in terms of third-party and cross-platform capabilities.

If you do run on a purely Apple ecosystem (Apple Watch, Macbook, etc.), then it won’t be too much of a problem. And despite using different technologies to collect data, these two apps are able to collect steps made and calories burned, log and graph body measurements, as well as track workouts and daily activities. You can even set your own goals for things like minimum step count per day and move minutes so the app can remind you.

Apart from monitoring your basic statistics, seeing your progress through numbers, charts, and graphs can surprisingly provide a boost in motivation. As long as you keep a proper mindset, data that these apps collect will drive you further towards your goal. And once you’ve got that set up, the next best thing to do is to give your app a partner…

Invest in a fitness band or smartwatch

This may not be a necessity for everybody but it’s definitely a great investment for those who want to maximize their fitness journey. With a fitness band or smartwatch, you have a dedicated device that can not only show you information at a glance but also provide extra pertinent data to help you closely monitor the effectiveness of your workout. Some fitness bands, like the Garmin Forerunner, have a built-in heart monitor which continuously tracks your heart rate. Knowing how fast your heart beats during a workout is actually a great deal of help in keeping your workouts efficient and effective.

There are also some watches with features such as water intake reminders, workout trackers, and reminders which are meant to help motivate you. You definitely won’t find it difficult to find the right device for you whether it be feature-packed with all the bells-and-whistles you can possibly ask for or something cute and functional that goes really well with your gym outfit. This brings us once more to the next item on our list.

Dress for success

Think of working out or going to the gym as an event and that it’s an opportunity to dress up and look your best. Not to mention, it’s a scientifically proven fact that wearing something that makes you feel great can lead to you performing better with the task at hand. In the study by Science Direct, they found that “clothes systematically influence wearers’ psychological processes”.

Basically, if you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you essentially get excited to do things including working out. One of the most important things to remember is that you don’t need to look like some fitness Instagrammer (unless you really want to) but to wear clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable.

Grab a buddy

Gym Partner Motivation

One of the many challenges of hitting the gym or working out is getting discouraged when seeing other people who are already incredibly fit. It’s completely normal to feel vulnerable at the gym especially when you’re just starting out but don’t let that hinder you from continuing on your fitness journey.  A quick fix to this is to find yourself a fitness buddy so you can feel more comfortable. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have reported that having a partner or companion while you work out is a great tool for motivation and leads to an increased amount of exercise.

Even if you and your partner don’t share the same fitness goals, as long as you are both emotionally supportive of each other, motivation and productivity increase. Dr. Rackow of the University of Aberdeen reports that “the emotional social support from the new sports companion was the most effective. Thus, it is more important to encourage each other than doing the actual activity together. “

Alternative workout

There are just days when you don’t feel like leaving the house to work out. This is fine once in a while but the danger is if it becomes a habit and you end up abandoning your fitness goals altogether. The best way to remedy this is to find an alternative workout that you can do at home. Sure there are tons of videos online but if you have a Nintendo Switch lying around, you should definitely give Ring Fit a try!

This isn’t just an instructional workout video but a fully actualized game, with boss battles and everything. The Ring Fit works with a special round controller which you connect your Joy-Cons to and a leg strap to help monitor movements (i.e. no cheating). This RPG will have you squatting, jumping, running, and squeezing your way to victory. You won’t even feel like you’re working out but you will definitely feel the sweat. It may not be the most intense workout you’ll have but the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is consistency and the Ring Fit can definitely help with that.

BONUS: HAVE A PROPER MINDSET

All of the things mentioned above can definitely help motivate you in attaining your fitness goals, but the most important thing to have is still a proper mindset. You can have the best outfits or gear but your intention will be the most effective force in driving up your motivation.

Find an intention that’s sincere and close to your heart. Whether it’s as simple as wanting to do something you’ve never done before, a move to avoid future illnesses, or even just because you feel you deserve a fit and healthy body.

Fitness isn’t just about the amount of muscle you build or fat you burn, it’s a choice to keep you and your body healthy. This, in turn, will positively affect your outlook on life and on yourself.

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