by Gipsy on Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:22 +0000
Too true Martyn, that's why my first port of call is here on newhilux. Not all information is correct but there's always someone with an answer to possible reason/solutions to a problem. And yes the mechanics often tell you a porkie or two if they don't really know why you have any problems. That's also why I do as much maintenance as I can before I trust it to the dealership. Others here have a wealth of experience and knowledge to help us track down a fault before we lay down our hard-earned cash to some pimple faced apprentice at the stealership.
In nsw we require an annual inspection and invariably they find some obscure bs reason for you to spend money with them. My immaculate Lux is always found to have one problem or another and its most often some extortion or a reason to sell you something. Point in example, last rego inspection on my corolla I was told (at 38k) I needed new tyres... Sold by the workshop, so I asked 'are they illegal now?' and was told "they will be by the time you come in next year!" That's extortion! He wouldn't pass it until I bought new tyres and that's the last time for me to use his services!
Another example, for the past 3 years the same mechanic has challenged my x-force 3inch exhaust system arguing it doesn't have a cat (which it does!) And each time I have argued with him, if he wants to prove his point he should remove the system, check for a cat, then he can pay for a brand new one to replace the damage! He does it each year, and I say the same thing! And he lets it pass. Very short memory that bloke!
Cheers Gipsy
although I'm sure somebody will challenge that
even Einstein wasn't certain of his theories.
My 2013 auto D4D DC SR5, prefilter, 3" exhaust and Chip with egt probe, stock SR5 rims with Toyo Open Country AT2 265/65R/17's