We're excited to announce that we have acquired Quality Toyota in Corona, Calif., marking the group's first dealership in the state of California.
"We've spent some time surveying the Southern California market looking for a dealership that fit with the philosophies and business strategies of our Group," said Steve Starks, executive vice president, Larry H. Miller Management Corporation. "Quality Toyota and seller Bud Gordon embody many of the same qualities and values by which our group operates. Larry H. Miller Dealerships is committed to excellence for our customers, communities and employees and we are eager to demonstrate this in the community of Corona."
In addition to acquiring the store, Larry H. Miller Dealerships will retain current employees of the dealership.
"Employees are vital to the success of a dealership and we consider the team at Quality Toyota part of the asset," said Dean Fitzpatrick, president, Larry H. Miller Dealerships. "We always work to ensure that current employees transition with the store, and we have training programs in place to encourage their success."
Seller Bud Gordon is well regarded for his commitment to community, most notably with the development of the Quality West Wing Foundation, which sits on the dealership property. The Gordon family will continue to run this facility and manage the foundation. The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies shares a similar interest in education. Through our charitable arm, Larry H. Miller Charities, LHM Dealerships supports nonprofit organizations that focus on issues that affect women and children with an emphasis on health and education.
"I am thankful that the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, an organization with more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and a great commitment to community, is purchasing my store," said seller Bud Gordon. "We have many of the same philanthropic philosophies and I know my employees, customers and the community will receive the same level of care, service and respect that Quality Toyota is known for."
The dealership has been renamed Larry H. Miller Toyota Corona and is located at 1700 W. 6th Street in Corona.
