Ah, my mistake. Depending on what routine maintenance entails, I would still cancel. Anything fairly simple like oil changes, filter changes, brakes, etc I prefer to do myself anyway.
Canceling Toyota care
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Yeah that would be cool.
edyvw
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Get 7000TL. You can get extensions for trucks.
They don't inspire confidence if one asks me, looks like you get inside car and shut door closed, it's all gonna fold to a side.
edyvw
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Looks and reality are two different things.
The first three oil changes on my new Impala would have been free, but I did them myself (and kept the receipts for oil and filters bought). Peace of mind.
On my daughters’, Mom’s, and MIL’s cars I’ve checked them after they’ve had oil changes done and have seen the dipstick laying across the fan shroud, leaking oil from an improperly tightened filter or from no crush washer on a drain plug, the cap left off the brake fluid reservoir, loose air filter bolts/clips. This is over many years, but still, not confidence inspiring.
On my daughters’, Mom’s, and MIL’s cars I’ve checked them after they’ve had oil changes done and have seen the dipstick laying across the fan shroud, leaking oil from an improperly tightened filter or from no crush washer on a drain plug, the cap left off the brake fluid reservoir, loose air filter bolts/clips. This is over many years, but still, not confidence inspiring.
I bought a Volvo for my wife. I know better than not to have an extended warranty. It basically (the Volvo extended warranty) covers the electronics-save for the 12 volt battery. It's a hybrid-the 48volt battery is covered up to 100,000 miles.
The answer-it depends.
Volvo just came out with a mandate effective soon-if you don't buy the warranty at time of sale you will need an inspection to qualify for one later.
Again-dozens upon dozens of dealer visits, many in different parts of the country. I have had (mostly Chevrolet/Ford) and never a single issue.
Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket............
Looks can be deceiving.
I have had an F-150 up on mine for suspension work, and despite all the forces on it, the Quick Jack was rock solid.
It held up a Mercedes 450SL for a year while we did a partial restoration.
Good to hear that.
JHZR2
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Wow, I’d be doubly mad if they forced it on (I assume that means as a line item cost, not just built into the purchase price) and then provided such lousy work.
I get the allure of dealership service to many. For me, I’m too excited to get under the car myself. The addition of issues like lost bolts and bad work makes me that much more hesitant…
Southeast Toyota - which is the master distributor for 5 states I think - installs it at the "port"
Its on every car sold in those 5 states, or was in 2019 - no idea now. In the end its the out the door price. Best price I could find was 300 miles away in VA to save I think $800. Decided wasn't worth the drive. The sale at the local dealer was actually fine, and their price reasonable. There service just wasn't very good. Sounds like I am not the only one.
Ford taught me an important lesson about this subject. Do as much maintenance on my own as I can, because the less opportunity they have to touch my car, the less opportunity they have to screw it up. If you've got the tools and the ability, do it all yourself.
SammyChevelleTypeS3
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Almost all pull this one : Exterior Paint Sealant! What a scam they started long time ago. Still going strong today.Southeast Toyota - which is the master distributor for 5 states I think - installs it at the "port"
Its on every car sold in those 5 states, or was in 2019 - no idea now. In the end its the out the door price. Best price I could find was 300 miles away in VA to save I think $800. Decided wasn't worth the drive. The sale at the local dealer was actually fine, and their price reasonable. There service just wasn't very good. Sounds like I am not the only one.
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SammyChevelleTypeS3
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As tough as it is for me to do anything on mine these days, it is really tough to turn the keys over to anyone. My great independent owned local shop that was run for over 30 years by two great honest guys was sold when they retired recently. I used them for all the things I thought were too much to do at home. Now the search is on....
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This is an unfortunate reality. I was a heavy-line tech for a Ford dealership many years ago. Most of the guys they have working the lube rack are kids/minimum wage labor. I think a lot of people assume that when they take their car in for service that an actual mechanic/tech is working on their car. The reality is that those guys are too busy doing warranty, and on rare occasions, customer paid repairs and work.
I got reminded again 3 weeks ago why I don't take cars there and I don't advocate for my family to take their cars there. I change the oil in my sister-in-law's Mustang and had to use a hammer on the ratchet handle to get the drain plug off. Granted it wasn't a very long ratchet handle, but it shouldn't have required my entire body weight to twist it off. I'm surprised I was able to get the filter off at all. This over-tightening thing they've got going on is a sickness.
