How to Find a Toyota Dealer in Southern California

Locating a Toyota automobile dealer so you can purchase a new or used vehicle, or so you can have dealer service performed, does not have to be a difficult experience. Whether you are interested in test-driving a vehicle or setting up vehicle maintenance for your car, resources are available to aid your search. By using available outlets, such as the Internet, finding a Toyota dealer in Southern California can be easy.

Instructions

Use Your GPS

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Activate your vehicle or mobile phone's GPS. For instance, while driving or parked on a street, a highway or other location in Los Angeles, California, type or say "Toyota Dealership" using the GPS's search menu. A list of Toyota dealerships within a certain mile range will appear, along with the dealer's contact information.

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Visit the Edmunds automobile information website. Locate "Find a Dealer" under the "New Cars" heading. Click "California" and select "Toyota Car Dealers." Select a dealership by city. For example, to view a list of dealers in the Long Beach area, click "Long Beach Toyota Dealers." A list of dealers will appear, along with contact information, customer reviews and other helpful information. Click on the dealer of your choice to view more detailed information. Although the "Find a Dealer" choice is located under the "New Cars" heading, each dealership provides a selection of both new and used vehicles.

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Log on to Toyota's official webpage. From the home page, click "Find a Dealer." Click "Advanced Search" and choose from the available search options. Search by your five-digit zip code, city or dealer name. Select the distance range using the drop-down menu feature. Click "Find a Dealer." View and choose a dealer.

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Call 800-373-3411 (1-800-FREE411). Its the toll-free line for Southern California. An automated line attendant will request your location. Say "Business" for the listing type. When directed, clearly speak the city and state. Say "Toyota Dealer" for the business name. The attendant will provide a list of dealers near the requested area if you tell the attendant when you speak that you want the phone number to more than one dealer.