Magnussen's Toyota of Palo Alto

Name: Magnussen's Toyota of Palo Alto
Address: 690 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, US
Telephone: 650-494-2100
Price range: $$$
Rating: 2.0

690 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-494-2100

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91 ratings
62% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 14% higher than average
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Consumer Comments for Magnussen's Toyota of Palo Alto

Consumer from Palo Alto, CA
Sep 12, 2023

Fine for warranty work

Consumer from Emerald Hills, CA
Aug 03, 2021

Brought my car here to be serviced. They created a new problem and refused to take care of it. Not Recommended.

Consumer from Palo Alto, CA
Apr 25, 2021

They have maintained my Avalon for over 20 years and I couldn't be more pleased.

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