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In reply to the discussion: I just threatened the Toyota dealership where I bought my car. [View all]Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)24. Call Toyota USA
There used to be a phone number in the cars owners manual.
I took my year old Toyota to a dealership for an oil change. Picked it up, drove about 20 miles and lost the transmission. They had neglected to replace the plug, and all the oil drained out. They told me it would cost 3000 to fix it.
I called Toyota USA number, explained the situation, and a couple days later got a call that it would be repaired free of charge. When I went to pick the car up, I traded it for a new model. Never drove that car again.
I would call them, to at least make them aware of your dissatisfaction.
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Watch taking cars to dealers for service, if it's still under warranty. They often pull switcheroos.
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2020
#40
I took my pickup in for an oil change (my regular, honest guy had sold his shop)
Frustratedlady
Apr 2020
#9
Been there done that. Caught 'em spraying oil near the power steering hose and claiming a leak.
lagomorph777
Apr 2020
#11
My favorite was the time an oil change wanted to turn into 200$ worth of filters
OriginalGeek
Apr 2020
#31
The lack of details fosters skepticism. Which gasket? What mileage/age?
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2020
#56
Back in the late 70's or 80's the District Attorney for Sedgwick County KS had so many complaints
KS Toronado
Apr 2020
#33
you have to assume someone coughed in it, or in their hand before opening the door
certainot
Apr 2020
#38
not they would do it on purpose. but absolutely. especially with elderly relatives
certainot
Apr 2020
#49