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When your family has been selling and servicing cars along the North Coast for more than 50 years, you stop thinking of the community as a customer base and start thinking of it as family too. That's the spirit behind everything we do at Lum's Toyota, and it's why supporting the food banks, schools, and civic groups around us is baked into how we operate, day in and day out. Rooted in the Community: Lum's Toyota's Local Commitment David Lum founded our dealership in Astoria back in 1969, and we moved into our permanent home in Warrenton, Oregon in 2008. Over five decades later, we're still a family-owned business, and that history shapes how we show up for our neighbors. You can read more about our family's story and how it's guided our growth across Clatsop and Pacific Counties. Lori Lum, who leads Lum's Toyota today, puts it simply: "Family is the foundation of all that we do at Lum's… supporting our extended family of employees and the community is what we strive to achieve every day." That philosophy extends well past our showroom floor. Lori was recently named a 2025 Ally TIME Dealer of the Year nominee, and she spent four years as an elected member of the Seaside School Board. She also serves as secretary of the Oregon Auto Dealers Association board, where she's the sole female and minority member, proud to represent a group that's often underrepresented in the automotive industry. Ally's Doug Timmerman summed up why leadership like hers matters: "Auto dealers are the backbones of their communities, providing civic support and significant business leadership." Supporting Warrenton Non-Profits and Community Initiatives Our community giving centers on education, programs for kids, and health and wellness. That focus helps us direct our time and resources toward organizations doing work that actually moves the needle for local families. On the health and wellness side, that means partnering with the organizations keeping our region cared for, including Providence Seaside Hospital, the Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the Ocean Beach Health Foundation, whose annual golf tournament we're proud to sponsor. Cleanups and Employee-Driven Giving Every quarter, our team heads out for Highway 101 cleanups, covering the stretch from Ensign Ln. and HWY 101 out toward Camp Rilea. We've also joined annual beach cleanups near the Peter Iredale, partnering with SOLVE Oregon to get more hands on the sand. Inside the dealership, our "Pitchin' In" charity match program lets employees pick a non-profit close to their hearts each month, wear matching shirts to show support, and see their donation matched by Lum's. During the holidays, our "12 Days of Christmas" campaign supports food banks and veterans' groups, and helps families who need an extra hand getting through the season. We also run "Degrees at Work," a no-cost education program that helps our own team keep growing. We've backed student sports and art programs, car seat safety events, and veterans' breakfasts, always looking for ways to put our resources where they'll help the most. Community Boards and Civic Involvement Being present in the community means showing up to the meetings where decisions get made, not just writing checks. We're members of both the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, which represents nearly 600 businesses across the region, and the Seaside Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Lum family sit on multiple boards throughout Clatsop County, and our own team member Stephanie serves on the Knappa School Foundation board. That kind of civic involvement keeps us connected to what our neighbors actually need. Investing in Education Education sits at the top of our giving priorities, and for good reason. A community's schools shape its future workforce and its civic leaders, and honestly, its future car buyers too. We've supported the Gearhart Playground Project and stayed connected to programs like MERTS and a nearby school's automotive program, which helps students build real mechanical skills before they graduate. We're also proud supporters of SMART Reading, short for Start Making A Reader Today, a statewide Oregon literacy non-profit that puts books in kids' hands and volunteer readers in classrooms. And we've backed Camp Kiwanilong, a 270-acre youth camp on Long Lake in Warrenton, giving local kids a summer experience that builds confidence and community ties away from screens. Lori Lum has personally funded accessible docks and the construction of Haley's Cabin, an ADA-featured facility named for a Lum's team member and the first new cabin built at the camp since the 1960s, so that kids with disabilities can share fully in the camp's fishing and boating. We also back youth athletics in nearly every town we serve, sponsoring Knappa Kids Athletics, Astoria Future Fish, Warrenton Kids, Seaside Kids, and the Naselle Sports Club across the river in Washington. For a lot of local kids, these are the programs that give them a team, a season, and somewhere to belong. Scholarship Programs for Local Students Every year, Lum's Scholarships go out to graduating seniors across Clatsop and Pacific Counties. When these awards get decided, we look at academics and leadership alongside extracurriculars, work experience, and community service, because we want to recognize the whole student, not just a GPA. Applications run through Astoria High School Scholarship Inc., Warrenton High School Scholarships Inc., Seaside Scholarships Inc., and the Knappa Schools Foundation. If you're a graduating senior in the area, or you know one, reach out to your school counselor about these programs well before application deadlines. Strengthening Ties Across Warrenton, Astoria, and the Pacific Northwest Our roots are in Warrenton, Oregon, but our reach stretches across the region we call home. We serve customers in Astoria, Seaside, Gearhart, Long Beach, and Tillamook, and as far as greater Portland, and we try to show up for community needs across that whole footprint, not just close to our own front door. We're also part of a small family of dealerships that shares this same North Coast mindset. Lum's GMC operates out of McMinnville, Oregon, and Walla Walla Toyota, formerly McCurley Integrity Toyota, serves Walla Walla, Washington. Each dealership has its own local partnerships, but we share a common belief: a dealership's job is to strengthen the towns it serves. If you're ready to see what's on our lot, feel free to explore our lineup the next time you're comparing options. Why Community Partnerships Matter to Lum's Toyota Sure, visibility and brand goodwill come with getting involved locally, and we won't pretend otherwise. What actually drives this is simpler: our towns are where our employees raise their families, where our kids go to school, and where we've built relationships that go back generations in some cases. Lori Lum's time on the Seaside School Board and her Ally TIME Dealer of the Year nomination say something about who's making decisions for our schools, roads, and local causes, and we want that group to actually reflect the community it serves. Our partnerships with local non-profits, school scholarship funds, and regional cleanup efforts let us put that belief into action. Get Involved: Partner With Lum's Toyota For Non-Profits and Community Groups If you run a local non-profit, school program, or community initiative and think we might be a good fit as a partner, we'd genuinely like to hear from you. Our giving committee reviews requests on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, and the best way to reach us is through our official Donation Request Form. For Graduating Seniors Graduating seniors looking into scholarship opportunities should connect with Astoria High School Scholarship Inc., Warrenton High School Scholarships Inc., or Seaside Scholarships Inc. directly through their school offices. Come Say Hello If you'd rather just say hello in person, that works too. Stop by our dealership on Ensign Lane, catch us at an Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce mixer, or look for our team at the next Highway 101 or beach cleanup. Fifty years in, we're still the same family that opened our doors in Astoria back in 1969, just with a lot more neighbors we're grateful to call friends.

There's a version of a car dealership that exists purely to move inventory. Lum's Toyota has never been that place. Rooted in Warrenton, Oregon, and shaped by more than 55 years of doing business along the North Coast, we operate with a belief that selling cars and serving people are really the same thing. That philosophy shows up in the showroom, in the service bay, and just as visibly, out in the community. Why Community Comes First at Lum's Toyota Family-owned businesses carry a particular kind of accountability. When the owners live in the same towns as their customers, shop at the same stores, and send their kids to the same schools, the relationship between business and community becomes personal. That's exactly the position we occupy on the Oregon Coast, and it's a responsibility we take seriously. Community involvement here isn't a marketing strategy. It's an extension of values that have defined Lum's for decades. When local organizations need support, when schools need funding, or when families need a neighbor to show up, we've made it a priority to be there. The cars matter, but the connections built alongside them are what define what kind of business we actually are. Rooted in the Oregon Coast: Local Ownership, Local Heart The Oregon Coast has a distinct character. The communities here are tightly knit, and the people who call it home tend to value honesty and substance over flash. Lum's Toyota has always reflected that character, earning trust through consistency rather than spectacle. A Dealership Built on Pacific Northwest Values David Lum founded Lum's Toyota in 1969, rooted in his lifelong home of Astoria, OR. What began as a commitment to honest, personal service has grown into the leading auto dealership on the Oregon Coast. In 2008, we established our permanent home at 1605 SE Ensign Lane in Warrenton, OR, planting deeper roots in the community we'd served for decades. You can learn more about our family-owned roots and what's guided us through more than half a century in business. More than 55 years in the Toyota family means we've seen generations of customers come through our doors. Parents who bought their first car here have returned with their own children, and that kind of loyalty comes from treating people well, doing what you say you'll do, and genuinely caring about the place you call home. What It Means to Be a Truly Local Toyota Dealer Lum's isn't part of a large corporate group or a national chain. Decisions are made locally, and our success is tied directly to the health of the communities we serve. Our team members serve in leadership roles on boards across Clatsop County, because being part of this community means more than operating a business here. It means having a seat at the table and working toward outcomes that benefit everyone on the coast. That local identity shapes how we approach everything from inventory to customer service. When a neighbor buys a RAV4 or a Tacoma from us, they're not just making a transaction. They're starting a long-term relationship, and we take that seriously. Giving Back Across Clatsop and Pacific Counties Warrenton may be our home base, but our reach extends across Clatsop and Pacific Counties and into Southwest Washington. The North Coast is made up of small communities with real needs, and a dealership with our history has both the ability and the obligation to help meet some of those needs. Our Monthly Non-Profit Program Each month, our employees choose a local non-profit, make a donation, and wear matching shirts to show their support publicly. Then Lum's matches the total amount raised, doubling the donation's impact. This isn't a one-time gesture. It's a recurring, employee-driven commitment that keeps us connected to different corners of our community throughout the year. The "12 Days of Christmas" and Year-Round Giving Each year, our "12 Days of Christmas" program channels support to local non-profits and organizations during times of need. It's one of the ways we make giving a sustained part of our culture rather than a seasonal checkbox. Our community focus centers on education, children, and health and wellness, and the organizations we support reflect exactly those priorities. On the health and wellness front, we partner with the region's medical foundations, including the Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Providence Seaside Hospital, and the Ocean Beach Health Foundation, whose annual golf tournament we're proud to sponsor. Keeping the Coast Clean Our team shows up physically for the places we love. Every year, employees come together for an annual beach cleanup, picking up trash and helping keep Oregon's coastline something to be proud of. On a quarterly basis, Team Lums volunteers to clean up Highway 101 in Warrenton, keeping the stretch of road that runs through our own backyard clean and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. Celebrating What Makes the Coast the Coast Some of our favorite ways to give back are the ones that bring whole towns together. Lum's is a proud supporter of the Astoria Regatta, the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, and the Clatsop County Fair, and we lend vehicles and transportation to the Miss Oregon program each year. We also help sustain the institutions that give the North Coast its character: the Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Liberty Theatre in Astoria, and the Columbia River Symphony. These are the places and traditions that make this stretch of coastline feel like home, and we're glad to help keep them thriving. Supporting Schools, Youth Programs, and Families on the Coast Few investments matter more to a community's future than the ones made in its young people. Through our Lum's Scholarships program, we award scholarships to graduating seniors in Clatsop and Pacific Counties through partnerships with Astoria High School Scholarship Inc., Warrenton High School Scholarships Inc., Seaside Scholarships Inc., Knappa Schools Foundation, and Ilwaco High School Community Scholarships. These are real, recurring investments in students who will shape what the Oregon Coast looks like in the decades ahead. That support extends well beyond the classroom. Lum's sponsors youth athletics in nearly every community we serve, backing Knappa Kids Athletics, Warrenton Kids, Seaside Kids, Astoria Future Fish, and the Naselle Sports Club across the river in Washington. Whether it's a jersey, a field, or a season that wouldn't happen otherwise, these are the programs that give kids on the coast somewhere to belong. Beyond scholarships, we support educational initiatives and create career and work experience opportunities for local students. Lum's serves a lot of families: parents looking for safe, reliable vehicles, young drivers buying their first car, grandparents wanting something dependable. Investing in those families outside the showroom is a natural extension of that relationship. For families across the coast who need help making sense of a big purchase, we're also available in Spanish, making Lum's more accessible to a broader cross-section of the community we serve. How Charitable Initiatives Shape the Way Lum's Does Business Charitable giving isn't separated from our business at Lum's Toyota. It's built into the structure of how we operate. The monthly non-profit program runs on employee participation. The beach cleanups and highway cleanups involve our whole team. The scholarships are funded year after year, not as a one-time PR move, but because supporting local students is something we've committed to. That structure matters. Sustained, specific programs require planning, budget, and accountability. By building giving into the operational rhythm of Lum's, we ensure it actually happens consistently, regardless of what else is going on in the business. Showing Up When It Matters Most There are moments when a community faces something difficult: a natural disaster, an economic hardship, a tragedy that affects families. In those moments, the organizations and businesses that step up matter enormously. We have a track record of showing up when it counts, offering support that goes beyond what you'd expect from a typical car dealership. That looks like sponsoring The Harbor's annual Soup Bowl fundraiser, backing Clatsop County Special Olympics, contributing to Toys for Tots each holiday season, and supporting the Assistance League of Columbia Pacific. Different needs, different neighbors, but the same commitment to showing up. Being a neighbor means being present not just during the good times, but especially when things get hard. The trust we've built over more than five decades is partly a product of that reliability. Cars and Kindness: Why the Two Are Inseparable at Lum's Toyota The community work we do isn't separate from the cars we sell. It grows out of the same values: genuine honesty and a real desire to do right by people. Every vehicle sold here represents a family trusting us to help them make a sound decision. Every service appointment is a chance to demonstrate that we'll still be there long after the paperwork is signed. Our gratitude to this community is real, and giving back is one of the most direct ways we can express it. The people of Clatsop and Pacific Counties and Southwest Washington have supported Lum's for more than 55 years, and what we put back into this community comes directly from what they've given us. Toyota builds vehicles well-suited to Pacific Northwest life. Capable trucks and SUVs hold up well in Oregon's terrain, and fuel-efficient hybrids make a lot of sense for daily driving. We carry a full range of options for families at every stage, help customers find the right fit, and support them after the sale with a full service department staffed by trained technicians using genuine Toyota parts. Come See Us in Warrenton and Be Part of Something Bigger Lum's Toyota is located at 1605 SE Ensign Lane in Warrenton, OR. The sales team is available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. The service and parts department runs Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM. You can reach us directly at 503-861-1144. An Invitation to the Coast's Community Dealership If you're curious about what we've been up to in the community or want to know about upcoming events and initiatives, we'd love to share. And if you're in the market for a vehicle, browse our new Toyota inventory online or stop by next time you're driving through Warrenton. When you buy from Lum's, you're supporting a dealership that puts its resources back into the coast. That's a deal worth considering.

Some dealerships open, change hands, and fade. Others plant roots so deep that generations of families come back, year after year, because they know exactly what they'll find: honest answers and vehicles they can trust. We're firmly in that second category. As a Warrenton Toyota dealer with more than five decades of history along Oregon's North Coast, Lum's Toyota has earned its reputation the same way we built it: one customer relationship at a time. Browse our new Toyota inventory or reach out to our team. We'd love to show you what that reputation looks like in person. A Warrenton Toyota Dealer With Over 50 Years of Local History Most businesses measure success in quarterly numbers. We measure it in something harder to replicate: the kind of community loyalty that no marketing campaign can manufacture. Since our founding, we've served drivers across Clatsop County and beyond, adapting to new models, new technology, and new customer needs while staying anchored to the values that started it all. That consistency is rare among dealerships in Warrenton, Oregon, and the broader Pacific Northwest. Chain dealerships rotate staff, shift priorities, and rarely know your name. What sets Lum's apart goes back to the very beginning. Founded in Astoria: David Lum's Vision and the 1969 Beginning Our story begins with David Lum, born in Astoria in 1933. Before founding the dealership, David sold cars and insurance, building a firsthand understanding of what customers needed and what they deserved. His family had deep roots in the community through the Lum Quing Grocery store, which operated for years at Bond and 6th streets in Astoria, and it was at that former grocery site that David opened Toyota of Astoria in 1969. At the time, Toyota was still building its American presence, and choosing to represent the brand took real conviction. David's belief was straightforward: Toyota's commitment to quality matched his own vision of what a dealership should be. What started as a modest operation quickly became a recognized name in the local automotive market. Customers found something different there, an owner who was present and a staff that treated buyers like neighbors, with a service approach built on honesty rather than upselling. How a Family Commitment Became a Trusted Toyota Name From the start, we operated with a family-first philosophy that shaped every part of the business. The long view always took priority over the short sale. That meant investing in people, both employees and customers, and building relationships that outlasted any single transaction. Over time, the Lum's name became the one drivers on the North Coast reached for without thinking twice. Today, David's three daughters, Lori, Julie, and Pam, lead the business alongside their parents. The same values that guided the founding generation continue to guide every decision we make. You can learn more about our family-owned dealership's story and the people behind it. Establishing a Permanent Home in Warrenton in 2008 The 2008 move to Warrenton was more than a change of location. It was a clear statement of purpose. The new facility gave us a dedicated home purpose-built for the kind of customer experience we'd always aimed to deliver, with a welcoming environment and full capacity for both sales and service under one roof. The move also positioned us to serve a wider geographic area, drawing customers from Clatsop County, Pacific County, and Southwest Washington. For many in the region, Lum's Toyota became the default answer when someone needed a reliable dealer close to home. Deep Local Roots Across Clatsop County, Pacific County, and Southwest Washington A dealership earns the "local" label by knowing its customer base, understanding the conditions its vehicles operate in, and showing up for the community in meaningful ways. On all three counts, we've maintained a consistent presence across a region that spans Oregon's North Coast and reaches into Southwest Washington. Generations of Families Served by the Same Trusted Team There is a specific kind of loyalty that only comes with time. At Lum's, it's not uncommon for a parent who bought their first car here decades ago to bring their adult child in for the same reason. When people send their family to a dealership, they're placing real trust in it, and that kind of referral doesn't happen by accident. Many of our team members have been with us for years. That continuity gives customers a consistent experience that larger chain dealerships simply can't replicate. When you walk into our Warrenton showroom, you're picking up where a relationship left off, not starting over with a stranger. Community Ties That Set Lum's Apart From Chain Dealerships Chain dealerships operate within corporate frameworks that prioritize system efficiency over local connection. We operate differently. As a family-owned business, our dealership's health is directly tied to the community's well-being, and that alignment drives decisions that go beyond the transactional. That local investment shows up in how our staff interact with every customer who walks through the door, in the Spanish-language support we provide to ensure accessibility, and in a long-standing reputation built on decades of honest service across the Oregon Coast and into Southwest Washington. Being rooted in a place changes how a business operates, and that difference is felt the moment you arrive. What a 50-Plus-Year Legacy Means for Your Toyota Experience Today Ready to experience that legacy yourself? Browse our current new Toyota inventory and see what's available before you visit, or apply for financing online at your own pace. Longevity only matters if it translates into something real for the customer sitting across the desk. At Lum's, 57 years of experience show up directly in our inventory quality, the depth of our service knowledge, and the financing expertise available today. New Toyota Inventory, Certified Pre-Owned, and Quality Used Vehicles We carry a full lineup of new Toyota cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrid models, giving buyers access to the complete range of what Toyota builds. For those who want proven reliability at a more accessible price point, we offer Toyota Certified Pre-Owned vehicles backed by manufacturer standards, as well as quality used vehicles across a range of budgets. Whether you're shopping for a first vehicle or a new Tundra or RAV4, our inventory reflects our team's understanding of what Northwest drivers actually need. Browsing online before you visit keeps your time on the lot focused and efficient. Expert Service and Financing From a Dealership That Knows the Northwest Oregon's North Coast puts real demands on vehicles. Coastal humidity, winding roads, and hilly terrain all take a toll, and our service technicians understand those conditions because they live and work here too. The service department handles routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs using genuine Toyota parts, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. You can also schedule service online whenever it's convenient. On the financing side, our team works through purchase and lease options with the same straightforward approach that has defined Lum's since 1969. No pressure tactics, no confusing terms, just clear guidance toward the option that fits your situation. Why Drivers Across the Region Choose Lum's Toyota as Their Warrenton Toyota Dealer Drivers from Astoria, Seaside, Long Beach, and communities throughout Southwest Washington make the trip to Lum's rather than defaulting to a larger city dealership. The reasons are consistent: knowledgeable staff, an honest buying process, and a shop that respects your time. Our reputation has been built on decades of customers recommending Lum's to people they care about, not on advertising claims. Word-of-mouth like that doesn't accumulate by accident, and at Lum's, it's been building since before many of today's customers were born. Visit the Showroom, Schedule a Test Drive, and Become Part of the Lum's Legacy Experience It for Yourself Walking into our showroom at 1605 SE Ensign Lane in Warrenton, Oregon doesn't feel like entering a corporate sales floor. It feels like visiting a place that knows what it's doing and actually wants to help. Our team is here to answer questions, not generate pressure, and that atmosphere reflects the family-owned culture that has defined this dealership from the beginning. Sales hours run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. You can reach us directly at 503-861-1144, or browse current inventory and schedule a test drive online at your own pace. Come Meet Your Warrenton Toyota Dealer Fifty-seven years of serving the North Coast means the experience, the expertise, and the community connection are already here, well established and not going anywhere. We're not a new dealership finding its footing. We're your neighbors, and we've been here a long time. All you have to do is come see us and find out what that means for yourself.