The Toyota Rav4 review

The Toyota rav4 has been ranked as the 19th out of the 22 affordable compact SUVs. The ranking was based on the analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Rav4 as well as the reliability and safety data. It was also ranked in the most affordable SUVs with 2 rows and also in the affordable crossover SUVs.

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A closer look at the Toyota Rav4

1.       Offers a smooth ride

The 2014 Toyota rav4 offers a smooth ride and plenty of cargo space something which is not commonly found in some of the rivals .This has been attributed by many drivers who have had the chance to test the car. But rival SUVSs offer more powerful engines that make them peppier off the line.

2.       The engine

According to the reviewers 2014 rav4s four cylinder engine has sufficient power for daily driving thou a few of them say that acceleration is leisurely. Some reviewers also pointed out that rival crossover such as the voxwagen tiguan offer more powerful engines. The base rav4 gets an EPA estimated 24/31mpg city highway which is competitive with the fuel economy of other affordable compact SUVs, but not as good as the class leaders such as the mazdacx-5. Equipped with all wheel drive, the rav4 achieves 22/29mpg.

Auto writers say that the 2014 rav4 has composed handling and a comfortable, balanced ride bulb that other compact SUVs like Mazda CX-5 and ford escape are sportier behind the wheel. The rav4 comes standard with eight air bags including the driver’s knee air bag which isn’t available in some rivals.

3.       The interior

Most of the auto writers have agreed that the interior of the Toyota rav4 is stylish and modern and according to one of them the reinforced windshield keeps the cabin quiet. According to some test drivers the use of plastic in the cabin detracts you from the design and this helps the drivers to find a comfy  position when driving and apart from that the rear seats have also been designed in such a way that they offer tall adults with plenty of room.

4.       Cargo space

According to the reviewers the cargo space is excellent for the class and they also add that that the optional power liftgate is very convenient for any user. This is because it can be programmed to open to a specific height.

5.       Other features

There is a bevy of features of the Toyota rav4 and this includes a six speaker stereo with touch screen display. A back up camera, Bluetooth and a USB port. The optional upgrades include the dual zone automatic climate control, push button start, premium audio system, a power lift gate, navigation, blind spot monitoring and lane departure alert.

Toyota has really made many transformative changes to the rav4 in both style and substance and the new Rav4 is finally fun to drive and has become one of the good  looking vehicles in the class. The Toyota rav4 was redesigned for the 2013 model year and sees few changes this year.

How to grow a car spare parts business

Starting a car spare parts business is the most difficult part of all because this is where you have to think of all the ideas and plan on how to implement them. It is therefore highly suggested that you visit as many auto parts and accessories stores as possible. This will help you learn and see more about the routines of the business.

Unlike starting a business growing it is much easier and more fun than you could ever imagine. You can grow your car spare parts business by running short term promotions to boost your sales or investing in the the kind of service you offer. You also need to identify prospects that need the type of products and the quality of service you are offering and be sure to communicate the benefits clearly. You can also do this by offering customers better value, fast delivery, and better quality products which they cannot find anywhere else.

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Steps on how to grow your business

1.       Differentiate your business

You can do this by offering quality spare parts with long guarantees. Ensure that you obtain a franchise for supplying original equipment manufacturers spare sparts or spares from a reputable brand name parts manufacture to embrace your image for quality. Promote the importance of quality parts as compared to the low costs alternatives which may fail early after purchase and cause serious safety problems.

2.       Identify prospects for your business

Review opportunities to supply specialist parts for the older products which are not generally available such as spares for the vintage cars. Always target the high volume customers such as the service and repair companies, fleet operators, and independent service technicians. You can also set up a wholesaling operation to supply retail outlets that sell spare parts.

3.       Make it convenient

Ensure that your business is convenient for customers to buy and order from you. Set up a 24-hour telephone answering service for customers to place urgent orders outside you normal working hours. Provide customers with customized web pages or printed catalogs that show the products they order frequently from you.

4.       Offer a range of delivery options

Provide service and repair customers with an express delivery or collection service for urgent repairs. Also introduce a same day delivery service for customers who place orders before a certain period of time. For those customers who order online or by telephone provide a special collection point at your premises. This will help improve on the convenience.

5.       Provide large stock customers with stock management service

Help the large stock customers to analyze their stock purchases and identify usage patterns. Provide a scheduled delivery service for lower volume parts and also include reports on stock usage as part of your management service. Also offer a stock top up service that ensures customers always have the right level for regularly used parts.

6.       Increase short term sales

You can do this by running promotions on popular high-volume parts such as car servicing kits that include filters, spark plugs and oil at a promotional price. Also offer discounts on seasonal products such as antifreeze and windshield wipers for winter driving. You can also set up incentive schemes for regular customers to encourage repeat sales by offering for customers who purchased more goods than you had targeted.

 The reason many businesses fail is because they fail in advertising so ensure that you put an extra effort in advertising business. Also ensure that you have adequate knowledge concerning the car spare part business so as to be able to answer questions asked by your customers.