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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…

What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? https://t.co/jCKXGHTmjp pic.twitter.com/2vs96vMFu3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

The Proclaimers are going to have to up the ante; Victor Sheppard of Houma, LA drove his Toyota Tundra 500,000 miles, and then he drove 500,000 more, and he did not break down on anyone's door.

"My truck looks great, and, except for a few little dents, it's almost like new," Sheppard said. "Even the seats look just as they were when I bought it. They're not as clean, of course, but they're…

Are you a new car owner, unsure what you need to know about maintenance? One of the first areas of your new Toyota you should be concerned about are the tires.

Tires are the most fundamentally critical part of any car, because they are the only part that touches the ground.

In other words, it doesn't matter if everything else is working correctly: without tires, you're going nowhere.

Two important tire factors are tread depth, and inflation.

Your vehicle's recommended tire pressure should be listed on a placard inside the driver's side door. Be sure to…

Servicing your car can oftentimes feel like a trip to the dentist: fueled by unbridled apprehension of the extent and cost of necessary work.  Yet, we at Charlie's Toyota of Augusta, ME aim to consistently quell those fears at our service and repair center.

From a routine oil change or tire rotation, to more involved bodywork or repairs, our service center is a one-stop shop for all your maintenance needs.  Our expert technicians are…