Hartford Toyota

The sales man I spoke with (Indian and in his 30's perhaps) didn't listen to a word I said. I said I was looking for a new car with little to no miles on it that reasonably fit into my budget. He show perhaps) didn't listen to a word I said. I said I was looking for a new car with little to no miles on it that reasonably fit into my budget. He showed me a 2007 with 50,000 miles on it instead! When I said I wasn't interested he then showed me a 2009 with 26,000 miles on it! He told me flat out I couldn't afford a brand new car and reluctantly said he guessed he could show me a Yaris. I thanked him for his time, declined on the Yaris and left upset. I'm glad I gave Toyota another chance though, I went to Middletown Toyota and bought a brand new 2011 Corolla that fits right into my budget. I suggest taking your business to Middletown and steering clear from the Hartford dealer. More

I went in to buy a car on a SATURDAY morning and met with Guy Pagliano. I told him what I wanted (Toyota Highlander) and no hassles. Both requests were answered promptly and professionally. I was in and out Guy Pagliano. I told him what I wanted (Toyota Highlander) and no hassles. Both requests were answered promptly and professionally. I was in and out within the hour. Guy had already told me he did not have the exact model I was looking for in stock but will get it the following week. He called me on MONDAY to say he found the car so I can have it for friday delivery. My family and I went in FRIDAY at 2:30pm to finalize the pickup. Guy and Greg Shenas(the fiance manager) had the paperwork ready when my family and I went to pick up the car. My family and I were in and out within 45 minutes. Professional, Prompt, and Seamless. Great car buying experience. WE WOULD DEFINITELY BUY AGAIN FROM HARTFORD TOYOTA. The Kim Family More

I knew what I wanted before I ever went in the door and I knew what I wanted before I ever went in the door and how much I wanted to pay. Tom and Guy did not play any games with me and we were able to ma I knew what I wanted before I ever went in the door and how much I wanted to pay. Tom and Guy did not play any games with me and we were able to make the car buying experiencethe way I always thought it should be: fun. We were able to come to a deal quickly and efficiently and I paid exactly what I thought I should pay. They went over & above to work with us on my trade, and even had someone go look at it when it would not start. Both gentlemen were very helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone at the dealership made me feel like I was buying a Mercedes rather than a RAV4. This was by far the best car buying experience, EVER. More

We have given this rating because of the excellent service and attention we received from this dealer when buying both our cars.The negotiations went smoothly without any pressure. We will certainly b service and attention we received from this dealer when buying both our cars.The negotiations went smoothly without any pressure. We will certainly be returning to this dealer in the future and recommending to all our friends! More

I have a 2006 Prius with 125,000 miles. My wife and I took a trip to the Rose Parade for a week. We left the car in a parking lot at the airport. It sat for a week in the snow/ice/rain and freezing cold took a trip to the Rose Parade for a week. We left the car in a parking lot at the airport. It sat for a week in the snow/ice/rain and freezing cold. When we picked it up it was running and waiting for us. As we were driving home, within 2 miles from our home, the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. My wife quickly reached into the glove box and flipped through the manuel to see what all these lights meant. They meant that the regeneration battery was malfunctioning and we should pull off the road at the nearest safe spot and immediately call the Toyota Dealer. I was within two miles of my home so I continued to drive home. The next morning I was ready to call AAA to have the car towed to Hoffman Toyota on Rt. 44 in Avon because it is near my house. My wife asked me to try to start the car before I called. I tried and it started instantly. I drove to Hoffman and explained that I was getting all the signals that I needed a new "regeneration battery". They needed to keep it for a day to diagnose the problem. $103 later I picked up the car and was told that I needed a new "regeneration battery". No comment needed to understand my anger over being told what I alread knew for a cost of $103. I was told that this new battery was $3000 and they would have to order it because these batteries almost NEAVER break so they don't stock them. I was also told that there was no warrantee because I had over 100,000 miles. I was also told that I had to have this done fast because although they cleared most of the codes (there was still one warning light on the dash) if this happened again I could find myself "dead in the water". In other words I would be stranded by the side of the road at the most inconvenient time and location. The next morning I wanted to go Hartford Toyota to get a second opinion. I started the car and there were NO warning lights. I drove the Hartford Toyont with no problem. The first thing they did was put my VIN number into the computer and told me that I needed a new electric water pump which was a factory recall. I told them the whole story and they said that it could be that the battery simply needed operating after being out in the elements for a week although it certainly should not have happened. I was told to keep driving it until something did happen. 3000 miles later it happened again. I drove immediately to Hartford Toyota. They checked the codes and immediately told me that I would need a new battery. It would have to be ordered from Boston because they don't stock them since this was only the second battery they had to replace since 2003 when the car first came out. They told me to sit in the waiting room while they checked on the warrantee andavailablilty of the battery. In 15 minutes they came out to tell me that the battery was available and it would be a couple of days and they could install it. They also told me that IT WAS UNDER WARRANTEE BECAUSE THE WARRANTEE WAS FOR 150,000 miles and I only had 128,000 miles on the car. Not only that but the warrantee would cover the cost of a loaner while my car was being repaired. They then told me continue driving the car until the factory authorized the repair and the new battery came in. I asked how I could drive it since I was told that I would be stranded by the side of the road? They asked where I heard that nonsence. I told them Hoffman Toyota. They rolled their eyes and didn't say a word. I was told by the service people at Hartford Toyota that when the regeneration battery dies you simply keep driving as a normal car would. In other words you simply use the regular gas engine so you don't get the benefit of the extra milage that the regenereation battery would allow you to receive. However, you would absolutely would not be stranded. Sure enough I drove my own car for several days while the central factory in California authorized the repair. The repair was done perfectly, a beautiful new Camery was loaned to me and there was not ONE PENNY OF COST TO ME. I found EVERY person in their dealership to be EXTREMELY friendly and helpful. Corey Jones was the Service Advisor, Bill Olson, Douglas Beaulieu were the supervisors and service managers. My wife bought an Avalon from them and the young salesman and his sales managers were outstanding. I cannot tell you enough what a wonderful feeling of goodwill they gave me. It is a pleasure doiing business with them. The next morning I drove to Hartford Toyota in the North Meadows of Hartford to get a second opinion. By this time ALL the code lights were off and the car was running perfectly. More

Wouldnt recommend this dealer to anyone, for anything. Have dealt with the dealer two different times and the experience was the same. Lack of upfront numbers, felt I was being scammed! Had me there for a Have dealt with the dealer two different times and the experience was the same. Lack of upfront numbers, felt I was being scammed! Had me there for a long time and got nothing but the run around. Stay away from them! More

speed in which service was completed was exceptional, the sales staff went above and beyond what I expected. The service department was also exceptional. there reputation was very important to me. also when sales staff went above and beyond what I expected. The service department was also exceptional. there reputation was very important to me. also when the owner comes out to make sure everything was done the way it should be done impressed me and I would recomend them More

I have gone to Hartford Toyota before and was not really satisfied with the quality and helpfulness of the staff. This last visit has really changed my mind and I will be sure to let others know if they hav satisfied with the quality and helpfulness of the staff. This last visit has really changed my mind and I will be sure to let others know if they have a Toyota that needs any form of servicing it is worth the drive to get great service and treatment when all I was doing was getting an oil change. More

Sales & Service I leased a Toyota Sequoia back in 2008 Sales & Service I leased a Toyota Sequoia back in 2008 through your dealership. The lease was coming up in March of 2011 with many options to cons Sales & Service I leased a Toyota Sequoia back in 2008 through your dealership. The lease was coming up in March of 2011 with many options to consider. To make a long story short, I ended up servicing/buying the Sequoia through your dealership. I can not remember the last time I wrote a formal appreciation letter but your folks earned the following: Of all the items I have purchased and serviced in the last few years (not limited to cars), I can not remember a better experience than I just had with Margaret O'Dea (sales) and Shannon LaFontaine (service). More

Normally I have only dealt with the service department. I have always felt that hey were through and completed the work professionally. I needed a new car. I bought one. The staff was great. The price I have always felt that hey were through and completed the work professionally. I needed a new car. I bought one. The staff was great. The price was great. I am happy. I would recommend this dealership to others. More