New cars are fun, aren't they? The shiny paint without any dings in it, the plush interior, the instrument panel that's completely free of dust, and oh, that new car smell. Right? Right. But what about after you've owned the car for five years? Are you still going to love it like you did when first drove it off the lot - and even more than that, will it still be worth all that money you paid for it? Well, if you buy a Toyota, you can answer that question in the affirmative.

We're not just saying that either, Kelley Blue Book recently handed out their "Best Resale Value Awards," and there were three new Toyota models on the list. What does this mean? Well, Toyota is, officially, the top automotive brand when it comes to resale values.

Why did Kelley Blue Book choose Toyota? Well, let's start with the 2012 Toyota Camry. For 13 of the last 14 years, the Camry has held the spot for the best-selling car in America, consecutively for the last nine years. Kelley Blue Book awarded it with the Best Resale Value in the mid-size car segment. Which further explains why it's such a popular choice in the used Toyota market, as well.

The two other vehicles on the list include the 2012 Toyota Tacoma (compact pickup truck segment), and 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (mid-size sport utility vehicle segment).

Alright, so if you're in the market for a new car, be it an SUV, a truck, or a midsize Sedan, and you decide on a Toyota, chances are, in five years, you'll love it just as much as the day you drove it home. But even if you decide to trade it in for a new model, you'll get more for your trade-in than with any other auto brand. Pretty cool, right?

Valley Toyota Scion certainly thinks so. That said, we invite you to stop into our showroom at 1835 Glendale Ave Hanford, CA 93230 to learn more about all of the reasons we think Toyota is such a stand out brand. If you're short on time, simply contact us via our website or give us a call at (888) 456-2038 to ask any of your questions or schedule a test drive!