Toyota Tops the Chart Once Again in J.D. Power’s Dependability Study

Feb. 27, 2013 - PRLog -- Recognizing Toyota’s ongoing commitment to safety, reliability, and the high level of overall quality of their vehicles, J.D. Power and Associates have ranked the Japanese automaker as one of the top manufacturers in the recently released Vehicle Dependability Study. This news doesn’t come as a very big surprise to the folks at Toyota of Merrillville, a premier Toyota dealership in Merrillville, Indiana. They will point to Toyota’s 30 year record of making all the right choices when it comes to ensuring that their vehicles are among the most reliable in the industry.
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The criteria for the J.D. Power Dependability Study is based upon a survey of owners who drive a 2010 model year vehicle. They were asked to list the number of problems they had encountered in the past year of driving their particular three year old vehicle.

Of the seven Toyota vehicles that rank number one in their segment, two are from their subsidiary Scion brand, another two are models from their luxury division Lexus, and three bear the Toyota name. The three Toyota branded models are:

the Toyota Prius, Number One in the Compact Segment
the Toyota RAV4, Number One in the Compact Crossover/SUV Segment
and the Toyota Sienna, Number One in the Minivan Segment

As it must be apparent to consumers nationally and worldwide, the dedication to producing quality vehicles that retain their value has become a trademark of the Toyota brand.

In addition to earning the top rankings in the Dependability Study, the Toyota Motor Corporation has also recently received other accolades and official recognitions, including:

Six of the Top Ten Best Values for 2012 by Consumer Reports
18 vehicles won Best Resale Awards for 2012 from Kelley Blue Book, the most of any other automaker
and 19 models earned a 2012 Top Safety Pick ranking from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than any competitor

As Toyota continues to rack up the awards, those interested in checking out what their latest vehicles have to offer are encouraged to visit the friendly folks at Toyota of Merrillville. They are located at 4450 East Route 30, near the intersection with Clay Street, in Merrillville, IN. For hours and directions visit their website.  
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