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At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we believe in giving back to the communities that support us. This year, we proudly launched our first annual School Supplies Drive, bringing smiles to the faces of hundreds of young students as they prepare for the new school year. A Commitment to Our Community This August, our team at Steet Ponte Auto Group came together for a day of service, filling 504 backpacks with essential school supplies. Each backpack was carefully packed with a ruler, a pack of #2 pencils, two pink erasers, a notebook, a folder, a four-pack of glue sticks, and a 24-pack of Crayola crayons. These supplies were distributed to local schools across the region, ensuring that students have the tools they need to succeed. Supporting Schools Across the Region Our Yorkville stores—including Toyota Yorkville, Nissan, Mazda, Ford/Lincoln, United Auto, and VW—donated a total of 250 backpacks to ten elementary schools within the Utica City School District. Additionally, Steet Ponte Chevy in Herkimer contributed 25 backpacks to Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School, 50 to CVA Elementary Schools, and 25 to Herkimer Elementary School. Steet Toyota of Johnstown made a difference by donating 150 backpacks to elementary schools in the Johnstown and Gloversville School Districts. Visit Us and Be Part of Our Community At Steet Ponte Auto Group and United Auto Sales, we are deeply committed to the well-being of our community. We understand that our role extends beyond providing quality vehicles; it's about making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. Our involvement in community events like the School Supplies Drive is just one example of how deeply we care about our community and its members. We invite you to visit any of our dealerships to browse our available inventory and experience the exceptional service we provide. Whether you’re looking for the perfect vehicle or just want to learn more about our community initiatives, we’re here to help. Together, we can drive forward toward a brighter future for everyone.

Community involvement is at the heart of Steet Ponte Auto Group. This summer, we were proud to be the Entertainment Sponsor for the New Hartford Farmer's Market, a vibrant event that brings together local farmers, artisans, and entertainers. Proud Sponsor of the New Hartford Farmer's Market As the Entertainment Sponsor for the New Hartford Farmer's Market, Steet Ponte Auto Group played a key role in supporting local talent and enhancing the community experience. Our sponsorship contributed to the recent installation of a new concrete pad at the market’s gazebo, providing a sturdy foundation for the musicians and performers who bring the market to life each week. A Community Hub for Local Goods and Entertainment The New Hartford Farmer's Market is a cherished local event, offering residents and visitors a place to shop for fresh produce, handmade goods, and enjoy live entertainment. By sponsoring the market, Steet Ponte is helping to foster a sense of community and support local businesses and artists. Our involvement goes beyond just providing financial support—we are actively engaged in promoting a thriving local culture. Steet Ponte Auto Group's Commitment to Community At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years. Whether it’s through our sponsorships or by offering quality vehicles and services to our customers, we are dedicated to making a positive impact. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, explore our inventory at Steet Toyota of Yorkville to find the perfect match. Need maintenance or repairs? Our service department is here to help. And if you’re looking to finance your next purchase, our financing department offers competitive rates and personalized service. Visit us today and see how Steet Ponte is committed to serving you, both on the road and in the community.

Thursday, 02 May, 2024 Our Memorial Day Weekend hours are as follows: Memorial Day Open for regular business hours Friday, May 24th CLOSED Saturday, May 25th, Sunday, May 26th, Monday, May 27th Open for regular business hours Tuesday, May 28th

Thursday, 08 February, 2024 Purchasing your new or used Toyota vehicle has never been easier at Steet Toyota of Yorkville! We’ve just launched our SmartPath Digital Retailing tool. What does that mean for you? That means you can shop completely online from start to finish anywhere, at any time you have an internet connection. Simply visit our website and click on any new or used vehicles. From there, you can go as far as you would like! View the vehicle details, look at pricing, add any applicable rebates, purchase any warranties and additional products, and “check out” to purchase the vehicle! All on your own. The only thing you’d have to do is come in to pick up your keys and drive home! But don’t worry, you don’t have to completely purchase from the tool, you can use it to research your options and payments and save any work you’ve made on there to come back to when you’re in the store with us. Now you can see how we’ve made it easier to purchase your next new or used Toyota from Steet Toyota of Yorkville! Even if you live out of the area in Oneida, NY,  Rome, NY, or  Canastota, NY, the trip won’t matter since we’ve saved you that much time within the dealership and any additional trips! Start shopping today at SteetToyota.com and see why our customers always say, “it’s so easy to do business at Steet Toyota of Yorkville!” 4991 Commercial Drive, Yorkville, NY 13495 (315) 736-8241 www.steettoyota.com

Thursday, 14 December, 2023 Happy Holidays from our families to yours! This year, our holiday hours are as follows: Saturday, December 23rd, 2023: Open for regular business hours Sunday, December 24th, 2023, Christmas Eve: Closed Monday, December 25th, 2023, Christmas Day: Closed Tuesday, December 26th, 2023: Open for regular business hours Saturday, December 30th, 2023: Open for regular business hours Sunday, December 31st, 2023, New Year’s Eve: Closed Monday, January 1st, 2024, New Year’s Day: Closed Tuesday, December 2nd, 2024: Open for regular business hours As always, we hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend and we are so grateful for our loyal customers and employees! Our annual reminder to not drive under the influence still holds! Please call an Uber, Lyft, or a cab from one of our local cab companies: Utica Ace Taxi: (315) 735-5055 Express Tax: (315) 527-4452 CNY Cab & Car Service: (315) 922-7330 Herkimer Gary’s Transportation: (315) 866-1418 Dependable Cab: (315) 866-7700 Johnstown Glove City Taxi: (518) 773-7575 City Cab: (518) 620-6888 Zoomer’s Taxi Corp: (518) 762-8850

Wednesday, 02 August, 2023 We sponsored the amazing Fire Truck Spectacular for the 10th year in a row this year! The event is always a huge success, drawing thousands of local residents to the New Hartford Shopping Center. There, you can find fire trucks and rescue vehicles from area Fire Departments such as New Hartford, Whitesboro, Utica, Floyd, Sylvan Beach, and New York Mills, NY. This is a free event, held conveniently in the parking lot of the Shopping Center directly in front of Nicky Doodles Ice Cream! The event is geared towards kids and families to educate on fire prevention and safety, with a smokehouse, contest with firemen to see who can gear up the fastest, police vehicles and a rescue helicopter that lands at the end of the show. Our personal favorite? The sirens that all of the trucks let off at the very end as they depart!

Monday, 20 February, 2023 Schedule your service online with our easy online scheduler directly on our website! Simply visit our website at SteetToyota.com and navigate to the Service tab where the scheduler is located. You can look up your records, log into your existing account, or continue as a guest. View our open appointment times, pick which services you would like or need to have done, and add any comments our Advisors need to know. See how it’s so easy to schedule your appointment with Steet Toyota of Yorkville!

Sunday, 12 February, 2023 We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to our Sales Manager, Brian Mathias, on his recent graduation from the National Auto Dealers Association Dealer Academy! The Dealer Academy is a rigorous, year-long course for employees within a car dealership. The employee must apply to the program, and be sponsored by the dealer principal to be accepted. This is the 44th year the program has graduated a program, and the 473rd class that has graduated! The academy headquarters is located in Tysons Corner, VA, but since the pandemic, the course is now offered online as well. For an entire year, Brian undertook 4 hour classes, 2 days a week with many long hours of homework assignments, discussion boards, and group projects. He said he thoroughly enjoyed the process, and getting a better understanding of the departments that he doesn’t normally work in as the course goes through the inner-workings of a dealership, with each unit covering a different department of the store. He had a great group of men he worked with on projects throughout the year, that he looks forward to staying in contact with as this has provided a great networking opportunity for him! We are so proud of his accomplishments and look forward to seeing what ideas and strategies he is able to implement within Steet Toyota of Yorkville!

Wednesday, 22 December, 2021 It’s almost that time of the year!! Our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest is being held on the day of our Holiday Lunch Party on Thursday, December 23rd. We’re so excited to see what kind of turnout we have this year! Winners from the following categories will be chosen by none other than Joe Steet Sr. and Steve Ponte Sr. for: Funniest, Best DIY, Most Holiday Spirit, Most Unique, Best Pop Culture, Joe’s Favorite, Steve’s Favorite, Ugliest Ugly Sweater. There will also be a winner for MOST liked photo on all of our Facebook pages in the Auto Group! Tune in to our Facebook and Instagram accounts, as all photos will be posted by Christmas Eve!

Saturday, 27 November, 2021 The Toyota Venza is a compact crossover SUV with an available hybrid powertrain. It's an efficient vehicle with a good amount of cargo space. It also has an attractive exterior. Here at Steet Toyota of Yorkville, we think Toyota fans in Yorkville will appreciate the great exterior features of this crossover SUV. Many of the exterior features of the Venza add to its overall visual appeal. The base trim comes with a set of 19-inch wheels made from a super-chrome alloy. These have a stylish multi-spoke design. A unique, LED taillight design gives the car a distinct appearance from behind. There's a set of LED headlights up front as well. Some of the exterior features add to the Venza's efficiency. The body design was made to be aerodynamic. There are also aerodynamic underbody panels, black rocker panels and an integrated rear spoiler. The exterior also features daytime running lights to make the Venza more visible. Browse New Toyota Venza

Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 The Toyota Land Cruiser, a reliable SUV that is well-known for its safety features. The Land Cruiser has won multiple awards for having the best safety features in the industry. It was ranked as one of the safest cars on the market by Consumer Reports and IIHS testing. With these great safety ratings, it's no wonder why many families are considering this vehicle when looking to purchase an SUV! The safety features of the Land Cruiser include: Driver and front passenger airbags, side curtain airbags protecting all three rows, four-wheel ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Active Head Restraints in front seats, Vehicle Stability Control(VSC) with Traction Control System (TCS). Basically this car is a tank! So it's no surprise that the Land Cruiser is a safe SUV. Other safety features on the Land Cruiser include: - Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) to prevent skids - Brake Assist, offering maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected or the driver depresses the brake pedal with more force than normal. - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors individual tire pressure for optimal safety and efficiency. Browse New Toyota Inventory

Friday, 05 March, 2021 The first Tuesday of every month we introduce a different face of Steet Toyota to help you get to know us better! This month, we’re introducing Jason Coleman! Jason is a Sales & Leasing Consultant at Steet Toyota of Yorkville who started working with us in late 2019! He comes to us with many years of experience in the Auto Industry, and we're happy to have him on our team! Jason lives locally in New Hartford, NY, and in his spare time, he loves playing golf, boating in Alex Bay, and spending time with his 2 dogs! His favorite Toyota is the #ToyotaCamry XSE. #LetsGoPlaces Tune in next month to see another friendly face of Steet Toyota!