Defining Your Like

Why do we like the things that we like?  On any given day, you will find any one of us scrolling through social media feeds “LIKING” photos, articles and businesses with careless abandonment, leaving no method to our madness.  Is it because we are just programmed to “LIKE” or do we have hidden reasoning?

Let’s slow down for a moment at take a look at a few of those feed moments you “LIKED” so much.  Take Facebook; your feed would probably look something like this: family photos, Content from your local business, friends photos, a new baby announcement, someone is getting married, some political content, and live feed of your local news station.  Am I close? Now from that list, which content did you decide you “LIKED”?   Okay great! Now tell me WHY you liked them.  

Let’s start with the family and friends photos.  For me I like my friends and family.  I am emotionally connected to these people, so seeing them in a happy moment makes me happy. Thus I “LIKE” the photos. That was an easy one.  But let’s take a look at the local business that comes across your feed?  What would cause you “LIKE” the business? If it was a business you hadn’t personally visited before, it may have been liked by a friend or family causing it to show up in your feed.  Does knowing a friend of yours likes this business give you more of an inclination to like the business as well?

What attributes do you look for when deciding if you want to do business with someone; and more so, what attributes help to make you a returning customer?

1.       Sight; what does the business look like? Do they offer a good on and offline presence? Is the location visually appealing? Is it clean or are you concerned about the health inspector coming through?

2.       Sound; what are people saying about this business? What have you heard about them? Did you hear about this business through word of mouth or a review site such as Yelp?

3.       Feel; How did your visit make you feel?  Was the business helpful and accommodating or did the interaction feel forced?  An experience can make up to 80% of a client’s decision to return.

As with most customers, we all just want to feel like we got great service at a great value.  Gaining a detailed understanding of your customers’ requirements and preferences gives you the insight on what attributes weigh heavier in their decisions to do business with you. 

Great service includes knowledgeable associates.  There is nothing worse than walking up to a store associate and asking what seems like a pretty simple question, only to get a deer in the headlights stare immediately followed by them walking in a circle until you realize they can’t help you.

Value can cover a wide spectrum, not always meaning low cost.  Most people will be willing to pay a little more for an item or service just as long as you tell them WHY they are paying for it.  As long as they understand the importance of the service and why it costs what it does, they are more inclined to move forward with less risk of shopper’s remorse. 

While consumer preferences and needs change with time, just being aware of the change and having the ability to change and grow with the consumer will ultimately keep you ahead of the curve with returning customers walking through your doors.  

To find out why clients choose Lexus of Pleasanton please visit our link below! 

http://www.lexusofpleasanton.com/Why-Buy-From-Lexus-Of-Pleasanton

Lexus of Pleasanton Supports The 2015 Vincent Acquisto Memorial Golf Tournament!

 

Monday brought on the start of another work week for most, however for Blackhawk Country Club and the members of Healthcare Financial Management Association, it meant the 2015 Vincent Acquisto Memorial Golf Tournament! Lexus of Pleasanton was proud to donate one of our All-New 2015 IS250 sports sedans as a Hole in One prize for this exciting and meaningful event!

Members of the BILIeve Team were on site bringing awareness to such terminal illnesses as Bile Duct Cancer, which is one of the least known of the cancers; however is one of the leading in terminal patients.   Founded by Sue Acquisto, the wife of Vince Acquisto, and his business partner Joy Stephenson after Vince was diagnosed and later passed from bile duct cancer, The Bili Project was set up to further research to better detect and treat this complex family of cancers affecting the Hepatobiliary system. 

While all golfers played incredibly well and the weather maintained a nice sunny disposition, there was no Hole in One winner at this event.  That however, didn’t stop the participants from enjoying the complimentary beverages, continental breakfast and after golf celebration on site at The Blackhawk Country Club, housed in the hills of Danville, Ca.

All in all, the 2015 Vincent Acquisto Memorial Golf Tournament was a huge success! Lexus of Pleasanton was proud to be a supporter of such a great cause, and we look forward to being a part of such events in the future!

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Career Road Maps: Five ways to keep you on the road to success

I recently found myself in a career crossroads.  Nothing in my life had changed, but somewhere along the lines money stopped being as available as it used to.  I had come to a point in my career where it had become clear that I needed to make a change or go broke ignoring what was happening. 

When you think about “having it all” what do you envision?  When I was a girl, I imagined becoming an entertainment lawyer (because celebrities never run out of legal issues), some strapping bearded man I’d call husband, and a kid or two running around thinking I was the most fascinating person they know.  That wasn’t how life played out, and I’m grateful for that.  I learned a lot while traveling down my own personal career path, and the below are my top five lessons I’ve learned, that might help you as well.

1.      Like Jack Sparrow once said, “They are more like guidelines than rules”. There are no laws that bind you to one path in life.  Just because I announced my intentions of being an entertainment lawyer at the age of 10, doesn’t mean that I am stuck in that path for life.  I’m pretty sure I also announced my intentions of being an oceanographer and a make-up artist at some point as well. None of which I am doing for a living, and that’s okay.

2.      Mentors will be an invaluable tool in shaping your career path, no matter what age you decide to begin on it.  They help you gain exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking, help to develop new skills and give advice on developing strengths and overcoming weaknesses.  The use of mentors in businesses are a great way to develop a culture of personal and professional growth, enhancing your leadership and coaching skills in managers, improve staff morale and increase your staff engagement and retention within the company.

3.      Steady incomes and job security aren’t for everyone, but they sure do come in handy.  As a creative, I like the idea of working without a time clock but my reality is that I need that. As a single mother, my bills are coming in on a regular basis, and so should my income to pay them.   I have many friends that are able to survive on a freelance lifestyle,  I however, cannot.  My situation may change in the future, but at this time, I need steady and secure income.  Being able to adapt according to your changing lifestyle needs will increase your financial survival rate exponentially.

4.      Like what you do.  I’m a realist so I won’t say LOVE, but you have to at least like what you do.  Look at it this way; you are spending 40+ hours a week at your job of choice.  Do you really want to spend 40+ hours doing something you can’t stand, only to go home and complain about it for another 4-6+ hours until you have to go back to it? Yeah, me neither. Everyone is going to have bad days on the job, but you should never dread going into work. 

5.      Be the change you want to see.  I know how cliché that sounds, but it is also true.  It begins with the attitude in which you approach your work and continues into the actions needed to succeed.  Elizabeth Gilbert said it best in her book, Eat Pray Love, “There's a wonderful old Italian joke about a poor man who goes to church every day and prays before the statue of a great saint, begging, "Dear saint-please, please, please...give me the grace to win the lottery." This lament goes on for months. Finally the exasperated statue comes to life, looks down at the begging man and says in weary disgust, "My son-please, please, please...buy a ticket.”  Being able to articulate what you want is the first step, but sometimes it requires an extra action on your part to meet your goal.  In order to have change occur, you must change yourself. 

My willingness to adapt to the change has opened up many doorways of opportunity that wouldn’t have been available to me had I remained rigid and unmoving.  Life is a highway, and I am making sure I am the one in the driver’s seat. 

Interested in exploring exciting career opportunities with an actively engaging company?  

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Economy Vs. Luxury - What is a comfortable commute worth to you?

I was making my way on interstate 680 this morning when I noticed a man in the car next to me calmly eating a rather large bowl of cereal as if it were Sunday morning at his table.  There was no hesitation in his merging, and his ability to do so without spilling the entire contents of said bowl down his front side had me in total awe. I can’t image the skill it must take hosting a full breakfast in your car, I can’t even handle a bagel and lox without at least part of it landing somewhere on me. 

It was that man and his cereal bowl that got me thinking though, how many of us commuters live out of our vehicles?  With the commutes on the upwards of two and three hours a day, the bay area is finding life is happening inside of our cars more often than not.   Just think for a moment, how many meals have you had inside your car? How many movies have your children watched while sitting in traffic?  How many naps have you taken in your car? You get the idea. 

When I was younger, I remember having a debate with my father about new and pre-owned cars.  He preferred buying older cars and accepted the fact that he would repair his car more often than most, but the savings on the overall cost would be worth it.  I, on the other hand have always had a preference for new or certified pre-owned.  I think it was growing up and watching my father always working on the car instead of driving it that swayed me so heavily.  I didn’t see the point in owning a car that you would always have to be fixing.  To me, that felt like a moving money pit. 

Flash forward to my first car buying experience.  The first car I ever bought was a 2001 Nissan Sentra.  Prior to my first buy, my father had gifted me several older vehicles that of course, broke down and required replacing within just a year or two of purchase.   It was with the history of these prior jalopies that I went into the dealership with a checklist of attributes I wanted to have in my dream car. 

I wanted something reliable.  After having three cars die on me in the five years prior, I was ready for something that would be around for a while.   I needed a car with excellent gas mileage.  While, at the time of this purchase, gas was still close to the $1.99 range, I was also a very broke college student and gas for my car was the least fun thing I could use my money on.  I wanted a low car payment.  Again, college student, I think you get the idea.  So with my minimal budget and practical mindset I purchased my reliable yet fairly basic Nissan Sentra.  It was everything I had hoped for.  Great gas mileage, never broke down on me, and being as I purchased it pre-owned, I was able to achieve the lower monthly payment I was hoping for. 

Now flash forward to the car I purchased after my very reliable and inexpensive college car.  I purchased a Certified Pre-owned 2003 Mercedes C240.  My wants list had upgraded, and I now had the budget to pay for it.  Having graduated from college and gotten a job running call centers for Fortune 500 banks, my ability to move past my needs and start addressing my wants became a reality.  The car buying process stopped being about the basics or being thrifty, but rather about showing myself appreciation for a job well done.  This was my proverbial pat on the back for finally getting a grown up job and making it out there in the real world.

When I was younger, the purpose of my vehicle was to get me from one exciting adventure to the next without breaking my very tiny bank account.  Having luxuries such as movie screens, heated seats and even smart phone integration were just wastes of money, however as I got older, I realized that the majority of my adventures were found in the journey itself.   For me, adventures have become conversations with my daughter driving to and from work, driving my daughters Brownie troop to and from their next patching activity and our monthly excursions out of town for weekend getaways. I found that I was willing to pay a little extra for added conveniences if I was going to be spending so much time in my car. 

While there are a multitude of makes and models to choose from, you will find that many of life’s mini hacks have already been made a standard feature in most new vehicles.

I can recommend a few that I’ve found to be life savers for my adult/parenting lifestyle.

-          Heated/cooling seats are a must.  Living in the bay, the weather changes at the drop of a hat and between sweltering heat and biting winds, this little feature will ensure that your body temperature stays just right. 

-          The AUX/USB port in my car is a daily go to.  Being that I hate everything about commercials, being able to stream my music from Spotify or Pandora allows for me to stay happily Zen while maneuvering through the travel crunch. 

-          And although I know they are a bit controversial, I am a big fan of the DVD and TV screens for the back seat passengers.  The best part is that each back seat passenger has a headphones jack allowing for them to enjoy their selected movie while you continue to drive without the added distraction!

Want to check out more available features on your next luxury vehicle? Click on the link below now! 

http://www.lexusofpleasanton.com/NewModelsPage 

For the Weekend Wanderlusts of the World

Weekend Wanderlust Warriors

If you are like me, my head begins to think of the weekend right about Wednesday afternoon.  As soon as the mid-day meal begins to sink deep into the belly, my mind will begin to drift to where I would much rather be at that moment.   That usually involves me, my car and the open road.

Being a parent of a six year old, the ability to just “get up and go” has become a thing of the past, but what I have been able to do is create “adventure days” and have become an avid Weekend Warrior. 

What does that mean?  Very simply, I have learned to tap into my inner gypsy and utilize my weekends for exploration and travel.  

Being able to travel by car allows for me to bring my daughter along, as well as every favorite toy she swears she’ll need while away for those two days.  The added convenience of ample storage space, a wicked stereo system and full blue-tooth connection for my phone allows me to stay connected and prepared for life's emergencies, while enjoying the much needed disconnection I strive for. 

You don’t have to travel by plane to experience luxury while enjoying stunning views that would wow even the most avid of Instagram users.  To satisfy my need for extravagance, I have found a few locations that have been able to entice the likes of even the Teslas' of the world to “unplug” for a weekend.   If it’s good enough for Mr. Tesla, it’s good enough for me.

First on the list, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.  From sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean to the dramatic cliffs that the resort is housed upon, to the hotel resident golf course and exclusive in-house culinary adventure at the hotel restaurants you can’t help but feel a bit posh just by walking through the hotels entryway. 

If you are more of a foodie than a golfer, The Epiphany Hotel hosts lofty ceilings with full-height sliding glass doors and spacious verandas.  For you night life, they provide two signature restaurants that provide atmosphere and indulgence to wow all five of the senses.  A must try for all city slickers. 

These are just a couple of locations that I've gotten to experience, but there are so many more to choose from, and all within driving distance from the heart of San Francisco.   To see photos or to make reservations at these or one of the many remarkable locations available to you, click on the below link:

http://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Staycations-of-the-tech-elite-6266118.php

Lexus of Pleasanton Join Knights of Columbus Out on the Greens!

July 21, 2014, San Ramon, Ca

It was a beautiful day for The Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament, hosted at the Crow Canyon Country Club, Monday, July 21, 2014. 

A catered lunch of BBQ hotdogs and burgers, libations ranging from water to mixed drinks, and an incredible turn out gave the entire event a jovial and community oriented feel.  A long table lined

The event opened with a $2500 putting challenge then opened up into the 18 hold main event. 

 

Lexus of Pleasanton was proud to sponsor three holes this year, Congratulations to all the winners!

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Lexus of Pleasanton 4th of July Employee BBQ

Following in the Hendrick family fashion, Lexus of Pleasanton took time to thank their hard working employees with their 4th of July Employee BBQ.  Celebrating in Mr. Hendricks' core values, which include "Celebrating Achievements and having fun, while recognizing great performance", Lexus of Pleasanton takes pride in celebrating such a hard working team that continually brings excellence to our clients on a daily basis.

During this long holiday weekend we want to thank each and every one of our team mates for showing up ready to provide each and every new, and continuing client, exceptional service from drive up to drive out.  Without each and every one of our team mates, our dealership family would not be what we are today.  Thank you again for all you do for us. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

 

Eat Drink SF

Eat Drink SF Announces Full Lineup Of Chefs, Demos,

Classes, And More, July 27 - August 3, 2014

Eat Drink SF, formerly known as SF Chefs, is excited to announce the full lineup and programming details for this year's week-long festival. In its sixth year, this well-known Bay Area food, wine, and spirits festival, will be held July 27 – August 3, 2014, with the Lexus® Grand Tasting being held at Fort Mason Center, August 1– 3, 2014.

Highlights for this year's festival will include:

• Lexus® Grand Tasting: Showcasing over 140 Bay Area restaurants such as A16, Acquerello, Bourbon Steak, Commonwealth, Copita, Flour + Water, Plumed Horse, The Coachman, and more. In addition, guests will enjoy specialty cocktails from some of the city's best bartenders, as well as wine from local and international wineries.
• San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Class of 2014Dinner: Join chefs Andrew Cain (Santé), Michael Chiarello (Coqueta), Nico Delaroque (Nico), Tyler Florence (Wayfare Tavern), Shotaro Kamio (Iyasare), Jennifer Puccio (The Cavalier), and Jared Rodgers (Picco) for a five-course, sit-down dinner benefitting the SF-Marin Food Bank.
• Food Arts Industry Day: Including Matthew Accarrino (SPQR), Dominique Crenn (Atelier Crenn), Corey Lee (Benu), David Kinch (Manresa), Charles Phan (Slanted Door Group), Joshua Skenes (Saison), Craig Stoll (Delfina Restaurant Group), and many more.
• Cooking Demos: Presented by Food Network's Next Iron Chef Duskie Estes, Top Chef Masters alum Suvir Saran, and Top Chef alum Casey Thompson.
• Wine, Beer, and Spirits Tasting Classes: Featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle, Gentleman Jack, Hangar 1, Herradura Tequila, Stella Artois, Wines of Washington, Wine Spectator, and Woodford Reserve.
• Bar Crawl through the Chronicle's Top 100: Highlights include Adam Dulye (The Abbott's Cellar), Kyle Itani (Hopscotch), Louis Maldonado (Spoonbar), Isaac Miller (Maven), Melissa Reitz (Bar Agricole), Mitchell and Steven Rosenthal (Town Hall), Rachel Sillcocks (Range), David Williams (Bull Valley Roadhouse), and many more. Tickets available exclusively for San Francisco Chronicle members.
• CUESA and KPIX 5 Preview Series: Taking place at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market with demos from Central Kitchen, Copita Tequileria y Comida, Delfina Restaurant Group, and Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen.

Eat Drink SF celebrates Northern California's bounty of ingredients, chefs and restaurants, winemakers and wineries, bartenders and bars, brewers and breweries, farmers, and artisan producers. Eat Drink SF is presented by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA), with title sponsorship by American Express.

Eat Drink SF is committed to its charity partners with financial support going to the following charities: Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Fund, Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, Meals on Wheels, Share Our Strength, and Slow Food San Francisco's NOMADgardens project.

American Express Card Members have exclusive access to two weekend package options which include an all-access pass to either all VIP or General Admission Lexus® Grand Tasting sessions, as well as premium check-in, select cooking or beverage demos, and a limited-edition keepsake Eat Drink SF badge.

For full lineup of events and to purchase tickets, visit http://eatdrink-sf.com/. @EatDrinkSF #ieatdrinkSF American Express is the preferred card of Eat Drink SF. Tickets range from $30 – $325 with events on Sunday, July 27 – Sunday, August 3, 2014.

2014 Eat Drink SF sponsors are as follows (as of June 17, 2014):

Title Sponsor: American Express

Platinum Sponsors: Lexus, American Lamb Board, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Fine Cooking, Hangar 1, Hotel Council, KPIX 5/KCBW, Nespresso, SF Travel, San Francisco Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Stella Artois, Sub-Zero and Wolf, Sunset, Visit Seattle, Westin St. Francis, Westfield San Francisco Centre, Wine Spectator, Washington State Wines, Woodford Reserve, Andrew Freeman & Co., Dominic Phillips Event Marketing, Noise 13, and Tannin Management

Gold Sponsors: Campari America, Drink Me, Eater.com, Food Arts, Gentleman Jack, Grillson, Groupon, Herradura, Le Creuset of America, Mr. Espresso, OpenTable, Soy Vay, WHERE Magazine

About the Golden Gate Restaurant Association – Producer The Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1936 to promote, extend and protect the interests of the broader restaurant industry, and to serve our members in the San Francisco Bay Area. Restaurants are a high-risk and generally low-profit-margin enterprise undertaken by people passionate about a wonderful cultural tradition: eating out. GGRA is a resource to help our members keep the doors open and tables set. For more information, visit www.GGRA.org

About Andrew Freeman & Co. – Co-Producer Andrew Freeman & Co. is a high-energy hospitality agency with a unique blend of expertise in marketing, publicity and creative services. AF&Co offers programs that include: creative/concept development, branding, recruiting, public relations, sales/marketing, training, event management. For more information, visit www.afandco.com, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

Why does the tire warning light come on?

Why does your Lexus have this system?

Tire pressure sensors or tire pressure monitoring systems have been required by law on all light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds) manufactured after September 2007. The law was in response to the Firestone tire recall of the mid 1990s. Tire pressure monitoring systems aren't new, the technology first appeared usually in higher priced European luxury models around 1986. It soon after that, the systems started to appear in luxury models across the globe. In addition to the safety aspect of having properly inflated tires, there are also potential fuel savings from lower rolling resistance.

 

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The most common tire pressure sensor is a battery powered DIRECT sensor (meaning it is directly mounted with the wheel and tire). It uses a radio frequency to transmit data to the instrument cluster computer in the vehicles. Usually as long as the tires are within a certain pressure range of each other, the system is set.

 

However, if one or more tires loses or gains more than a certain amount of pressure (about 20 percent to 30 percent of air pressure difference between the others) it will trigger the instrument cluster panel and set off a warning indicator light or a "low tire pressure" light. In some vehicles, there may even be an information center which will display each individual tire's air pressure.

 

Located on the driver's side door frame is a label with the manufacturer's recommended tire pressures for front and rear tires. While this is a guideline for air inflation, the system doesn't necessarily fault if the recommended tire pressure varies as long as all the tires have the same amount of air in them. It is important to note that some vehicles that have full-size spare tires may also have a sensor in the spare that is also monitored. Once a low tire or flat tire is detected, the dashboard warning light will illuminate and stay on until the tire has been repaired or replaced. Some tire sensor systems need to be reset after such a situation.

 

The battery powered sensors are somewhat bulky and heavier than a standard valve stem, plus the batteries do exhaust after some time. Improper tire replacement can also damage the TPMS sensor and affect the wheel balance if replacement is not performed by knowledgeable installers such as our factory trained technicians. If damaged, the replacement of the sensor is quite costly.

 

What can you do?

Just like helium balloons, over time tires loose some air pressure through microscopic pores in the rubber. It is common during winter months when the air temperature drops for tire air pressures to drop. Lexus recommends a monthly inspection of all the tire pressures. This is a simple process and only requires an inexpensive tire pressure gauge similar to this:

 

 

When performing the tire pressure inspection, it is best when the tires are cold, since driving on them warms up the tire and the air pressure rises slightly. Just twist off the cap on the tire valve stem and press the inlet part onto the exposed tire stem. The gauge will pop out showing the relative tire air pressure.

 

Here at Lexus of Pleasanton, we routinely inspect the tire pressures with all in shop services. This not only prevents abnormal wear on the tires but potentially saves fuel and reduces exhaust emissions from a more efficient engine. So everyone benefits from this simple inspection.

Feel free to contact your Sales Consultant or any of our Service Advisors if there are any questions regarding tire air pressure check or the TPMS warning light.

 



Lexus shows off at the San Francisco Auto Show

Every year following the last bite of Thanksgiving dinner, thousands of Bay Area auto enthusiasts make their way to the Moscone Center for the annual San Francisco Auto Show.

This year, Lexus did not hold back and brought out their entire F Sport line up plus two very special vehicles, the Lexus LF-LC Concept and a very customized 2013 Lexus LS F Sport by tuning house 5-Axis (http://www.fiveaxis.net)

Here are some pictures taken by Pleasanton Automall and Lexus of Pleasanton staff photographer, Ming Ho. Tell us what you think of what Lexus brought out?



2013 Lexus LS arriving soon

The much awaited refreshed 2013 Lexus LS will be at Lexus of Pleasanton soon! While the outside of the new LS doesn't appear all that different, it's what under that hood (plus chassis and interior) that makes the difference.

Almost every major component in the 2013 Lexus LS has either gone through a redesign in preparation for the arrival of the first every, LS 460 F Sport edition.

The suspension, the drivetrain, the interior passenger technology, and safety systems has gotten the once over. Lexus released a video with Bill Camp from Lexus College highlighting what's new for the 2013 Lexus LS.

The 2013 Lexus LS will also have a Hybrid option available.

For more details on arrival date give us a call at 866-902-0541 or stay tuned to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LexusOfPleasanton for the latest news.




Lexus of Pleasanton is part of the Pleasanton Automall. Take the Santa Rita exit off of Hwy 580. Easily accessible from anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are proud to be a part of the Tri-Valley area for over 15 years.

Lexus is a proud partner of the 34th America's Cup

A first for both the City by the Bay, San Francisco and the America's Cup Race to host the 34th race here in Northern California.

Did you follow the action or there in person that weekend? Be sure to follow the action when the race returns on October 2 -7th.

Lexus IS250 Hole-in-One winner

Congratulations to Andrew Searcy and family, winners of this year's ValleyCare Charitable Golf Tournament Hole-in-One challenge. Andrew hit the very first hole-in-one in the 28 year history of the ValleyCare Golf Tournament.

His incredible shot was accomplished using his 7 iron on the 7th hole. 

They took home their brand new 2012 Lexus IS250 on Friday the 13th. A very lucky day for the Searcy family. - Adam

For more information on the golf tournament:valleycare golf tournament

Brand new 2012 Lexus IS250

The Searcy Family finally meet their new car.

Congratulations to the Searcy Family!

The all-new 2013 Lexus ES coming soon

The all-new 2013 Lexus ES is much more than meets the eye. Here are eight videos showcasing some of the class leading technologies that you will find. For more details, please call 866-692-0975


Sneak peek at all-new 2013 ES


2013 Lexus ES Body Aerodynamics


2013 Lexus ES Body Ridigity


Production of the all-new 2013 Lexus ES


Safety: 2013 Lexus ES Blind Spot Monitor


Safety: 2013 Lexus ES Lane Departure Alert


Safety: 2013 Lexus ES Steering-assist Vehicle Stability Control


Safety: 2013 Lexus ES Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Tutorial: How to access the spare tire on a Lexus RX350 and LX470

With so many safety features and technologies in modern cars, tires filled with air are still what separates the vehicle from the road. While there has been many advancements in tire technologies and safety, there may come a time when one needs to be replaced in an emergency.

Here is a short video demonstrating how to access the spare tire for both the Lexus RX350 and LX470.

Lexus RX350


Lexus LX470


Be sure to observe the following when working underneath any vehicle:
Don't forget to locate your wheel lock key before attempting to remove the tire. Have the vehicle on level ground, engine off, transmission in park, parking brake engaged, and not lifted by the jack until after the spare tire has been retrieved.

Lexus will Donate $5 to Toys for Tots for every Big Red Bow you share on Facebook

Lexus has made it easier to give this Holiday Season. For every shared Big Red Bow from their Facebook page, Lexus will donate $5.00 to Toys for Tots.

Let's all remember those who are less fortunate and let's make a difference in someone's Holiday by simply clicking the above image to be taken to Facebook.

We're getting our Google+ pages ready for you

Lexus of Pleasanton
on Google+

Just like other Social Media pages, we are putting together our Google+ plus page to better connect with you, our valued guests. Please let us know what kind of information you would like to see on Google+!

Be sure to add us to your circle as we continue to add valuable content to Google+.

Win a $500 Apple Gift Card!

We want to buy your car! Simple to enter, just let us give you a quote to buy your car! You can enter online at HERE or cut and paste into your web browser http://www.pleasantonauto.com/apple-gift-card.aspx for more information. If you like you can call us at 866-902-0541 to schedule an appointment.