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Generally speaking, there are two options available to you when your vehicle needs part replacement or repair work. You can take it to an independent mechanic shop and have them do the work, or you can take it to a dealership. Both options have their pros and cons, and with a little information, the correct choice for you can be made.

Most of the time an independent mechanic shop is going to be using aftermarket parts on your vehicle. Aftermarket means that they are made by a company other than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and can have vastly differing…

Most new Toyota vehicles come standard with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), a bundle of active safety features.

One important TSS feature is the Pre-collision System. This system is designed to alert you when it detects a potential frontal collision with another vehicle and even apply the brakes. Other TSS features include Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection.

Interested in a smart vehicle that can keep you and your family safe from forward collisions, come to our Augusta, ME location for a test drive.

Toyota has always been known for making accessibly priced vehicles that hold their residual value, but they’re also known as something else: the fathers of the hybrid. Ever since the Prius arrived on the scene in 1997, the automotive industry has taken note and gasoline-electric technology is more prevalent than ever before. But only Toyota can claim to have sold 10 million units worldwide.

Just because you're seeking an affordable compact car doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice quality, capability or comfort. Instead, drive off in a 2017 Toyota Corolla to enjoy incredible bang for your buck!

The 2017 Toyota Corolla is proof that you don't have to burn a hole in your wallet to drive a stylish and sporty car. The 2017 Corolla helps you enjoy every ride in its contemporary cabin that's loaded with the latest tech gear for your on the go needs!

Here at Charlie's Toyota, we know that a minivan is hardly going to be the car of your dreams. But, if you're going to a drive one, then it should be the best in the business. Of course, that's none other than the 2017 Toyota Sienna!

We've discovered that the 2017 Sienna will always reduce the stress from carpooling while ensuring safe, comfortable and connected drive! That's why the 2017 Sienna is the ultimate minivan whether you're driving to school, running errands or taking a family road trip!

Here at Charlie's Toyota, we know that a minivan is hardly going to be the car of your dreams. But, if you're going to a drive one, then it should be the best in the business. Of course, that's none other than the 2017 Toyota Sienna!

We've discovered that the 2017 Sienna will always reduce the stress from carpooling while ensuring safe, comfortable and connected drive! That's why the 2017 Sienna is the ultimate minivan whether you're driving to school, running errands or taking a family road trip!

Remember Toyota's Super Bowl XLVII commercial, back in 2013? It depicted a completely unmodified Toyota Tundra towing the U.S. Space Shuttle Endeavour, baffling many truck drivers who know that the light-duty pickup's tow rating is only about 10,000 pounds.

The space shuttle? It weighs 292,000 pounds.

It wasn't a trick, or even a gimmick! The Toyota Tundra was serving a very real, vital purpose in transporting the retiring shuttle to its final home on display at the California Science Center.

See, the massive spacecraft made the majority of its voyage through the streets of…

High fuel efficiency is a wonderful thing and many factors go into making those miles-per-gallon numbers go up. One of those factors is how aerodynamic the vehicle is and, when it comes to the engineers at our favorite Japanese automaker, they worked wonders with the 2016 Toyota Prius. While it's not easy to simply show how the aerodynamics work in a traditional sense, the automaker came up with a method using a piano and lights to truly wow you while also educating. Take a look below, click and drag on the video to see in full 360 degrees, and…

Are you a fan of camping? If so, you’ve likely been looking forward to the summer months for a long time now. Finally, it’s time to pull out the sleeping bag, load up the cooler and grab the hiking boots. You ready your supplies and then get ready to make up the camper … which just happens to be your Toyota Prius.

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