Longo Toyota: A New Look

More Than Money: Going the Extra Mile For the Community

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

More Than Money: Going the Extra Mile For the Community
In much the same way that Longo Toyota’s ethnically diverse employee mix reflects the community it serves, the auto dealership’s long tradition of charitable giving and community involvement reflects the concerns, passions and needs of that same community.

Going Green: Programs Help Reduce Impact

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Do-it-yourselfers can dispose of used motor oil at Longo through California’s used-oil recycling program. As a certified used-oil collection center, Longo pays 16 cents a gallon for used oil and there is no limit to the number of gallons Longo accepts.

Longo Techs Among the Nation’s Best

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Longo Techs Among the Nation’s Best
For Mariano Rubio, it doesn’t get any better than winning Toyota’s 2009 Assembly of Champions competition and being named the best in the country at what he loves to do. After all, it designated Rubio as the No. 1 Toyota Technician in the country — out of nearly 14,000 eligible technicians.

In-house Amenities Take Customer Ser vice To the Next Level

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

In-house Amenities Take Customer Ser vice To the Next Level
Among the in-house amenities Longo Toyota offers its guests are a new Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer, above, and a Subway, left. Also available for guests are, on the opposite page, clockwise from top, an on-site American Automobile Assn. branch, a Starbucks cafe and two Enterprise Rent-A-Car agencies.

Saying ‘Ser vice’ In More Than 35 Languages

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Saying ‘Ser vice’ In More Than 35 Languages
In a diverse region like Southern California, the staff at Longo Toyota makes good communication a high priority. Guests are likely to find at least one employee who can speak their native tongue and can get their sales contract written in one of many languages.

‘Kaizen’ in Action: Longo Toyota’s New Look Transcends Appearance

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

‘Kaizen’ in Action: Longo Toyota’s New Look Transcends Appearance
“Since we began the project in mid-July, the work has gone smoothly, with hardly any disruptions to our operations or inconvenience to our guests,” said Longo Toyota President Tom Rudnai. “We are excited about our new look outside and the enhancements we’ve made inside the showroom.

2012 Prius, Camry And Scion Models Big on Style, Safety

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

2012 Prius, Camry And Scion Models Big on Style, Safety
The five-passenger Prius v offers a more spacious interior and sliding second-row seats that fold down for optimum cargo capacity — 50% more than the standard Prius — along with a gas-sipping 42 mpg in-city fuel efficiency. And it’s one of the first Toyotas to feature Entune technology that accesses mobile.

Longo Toyota: Driven to Succeed From the Start

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Longo Toyota: Driven to Succeed From the Start
It all began in 1967, when Dominic Longo launched a small storefront dealership on Garvey Avenue in El Monte. Operating with five employees, Longo and his team worked hard and found immediate success. Within one year of opening its doors, Longo Toyota became the No.

Community Ser vice, Customer Ser vice Are One and the Same at Longo

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Community Ser vice, Customer Ser vice Are One and the Same at Longo
Longo Toyota has always been known for providing the largest selection of Toyotas in the country, stocking every new model available along with a huge selection of certified pre-owned vehicles — nearly 2,500 models at any given time. If Longo doesn’t have it, Toyota probably doesn’t make it.