Living in Sarasota yields many advantages when it comes to local businesses and the wonderful community which we all call home. And by calling this place home, we’re obligated to share it with the bright, glowing, ball in the sky called the sun. While sunlight feels good during the summer and gives us an excuse to take advantage of Florida’s coastal waters…it also likes to wreak havoc on our skin, our homes, and most of all, the vehicles in our driveway.

While owning a truck gives someone the feeling of individuality and personal freedom, prolonged exposure to the sun can cause damage. And because there’s no sunscreen with an SPF strong enough to repel the sun’s rays off your precious pickup, we’ve made a short list of actions you can take to help prevent substantial sun damage.

Avoid Parking in Direct Sunlight

While this piece of advice might seem redundant, it’s the best thing you can do. If you have a garage, clean out a space. If you’re parking somewhere that isn’t your home, look for a parking garage, tree, or an awning to take advantage of. Should no shade make itself available, there are other things you can do.

Wash, Dry, Wax, Repeat

Our second piece of advice is another one that seems a bit obvious. Washing your truck removes the particles of dirt that accumulate over time, and drying your truck thoroughly before being in the sunlight will keep the water from being sun-dried, which can lead to some unsightly markings. A periodic wax job will help protect your truck from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Windshield Sun Protectors

If you’ve ever gotten into a vehicle that’s been in the sun for too long, you’ve probably thought “ouch!” While there are methods to protect the outside of your truck from the sun, protecting the inside is just as important. Your interior has a lot of plastic, vinyl, and sometimes leather, which the sun can cause significant damage to. A sunscreen over the windshield on a hot day will help you moderate your vehicle’s temperature and prevent damage from occurring.Protecting your vehicle from the sun might be difficult at times, so that’s why The Truck Junction is here to make shopping for one a lot easier. Besides our impressive and ever-expanding inventory, we also finance and can even help sell your truck via consignment. To get out of the summer heat and more information, cruise on over to www.truckjunction.com (sunscreen optional). You can also visit us at 4791 Clark Road in Sarasota.

Trucks don’t last long in any dealer’s showroom nowadays because American drivers can’t get enough of them. This has been one of the biggest automotive trends in recent years. Granted, some models are more beloved than others, and we love to keep a pulse on the highest quality trucks that our Sarasota patrons enjoy most.

What are the most popular trucks in the US?

Five Very Popular Trucks in the US

Here we see the top-selling trucks of 2019. They’re ranked in descending order based on the number of units sold.

Ford F-150

The F-150 tops the list by a wide margin, having sold 623,980 units in 2019, which is almost 200,000 more than the next-most popular truck on this list. Ford’s name recognition speaks for itself, but the F-150, in particular, has a track record going all the way back to 1975.

Chevy Silverado

Next is the Chevy Silverado, which sold 436,480 models in 2019. The Chevrolet brand is one of our favorites, and we happen to have a good number of them in stock as of this blog post.

Ram 1500

There are many vehicle critics and reviewers who rate the Ram 1500 at the top of its class. It’s powerful and has an awesome exterior. That’s what led Ram to sell 387,223 of this popular model.

Toyota Tacoma

The ultra-reliable V6-only Toyota Tacoma never fails to deliver for its many loyal buyers. Durability and ruggedness are what drove the Tacoma to 245,659 sales in 2019.

GMC Sierra 1500

Rounding out the list is the GMC Sierra 1500, which sold 158,284 units. Critics gave this one rave reviews for its luxury. The premium Denali trim comes packed with so many awesome features, and it’s a mid-size truck that still allows you to be a powerful force on any highway.

There are several other high-selling models to mention, but these are among the best in today’s market. The Truck Junction also has a solid selection of Jeep trucks like the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. We even have box trucks like the Mitsubishi Fuso if you’re ever in need of something for business/industrial purposes.

The Truck Junction is open every day but Sunday, providing the best used truck options for all the truck lovers in Sarasota. This has been our mission since opening all the way back in 1987. If you want to learn more about these great models or anything else in our inventory, feel free to contact us at (941) 927-8785.