Fixed Price Servicing?

[eckoflyte]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

Top One Automotive at Arncliff does great work. A lot of my friends in Sydney get their cars worked on by this shop.

I agree with this. Hanny's for Honda, top one for anything else. Only problem is you have to go Toyota to keep the warranty.

[coyote]

Originally Posted by eckoflyte

Only problem is you have to go Toyota to keep the warranty.

That is completely false.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by coyote

That is completely false.

x2

You just need to go to a licensed mechanic and keep all the receipts, log books etc.

[Gir]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

I'll still change oil every 7500km

This is a tremendous waste, and has no benefit what-so-ever.

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Gir

This is a tremendous waste, and has no benefit what-so-ever.

but i do a lot of short trips and stop/start traffic.

[speed3]

Originally Posted by Gir

This is a tremendous waste, and has no benefit what-so-ever.

I don't think it's a waste at all, especially if you're going to do the odd track day and weekend thrash. Oil is cheap.

I'm used to doing bikes at 3000km, though they share oil with the clutch so degrade it much faster especially doing 16500 rpm all day. Manual for my bike states 10000km

[eckoflyte]

Originally Posted by coyote

That is completely false.

I stand corrected. I just assumed this was the case since this is the first new car I've ever bought with warranty. Even better then, I wouldn't trust any of those guys to service my car considering the horror stories I've heard. Top One here i come...

[Righty]

Originally Posted by speed3

Oil is cheap.

lol. You buying direct from Saudi Arabia or something? :P

[Nafe]

Originally Posted by Righty

lol. You buying direct from Saudi Arabia or something? :P

Rephrase on behalf of speed3 - "Oil is cheaper than an engine"
Warranty won't *always* cover stuff that fucks out. not if it is due to lack of maintenance, abuse, or racing.

[os86]

Originally Posted by Gir

This is a tremendous waste, and has no benefit what-so-ever.

You made this statement about no benefit changing oil at short intervals, what is your logic based upon. Please share.

[JiB]

Question:

When i purchase my car from Dealership A can i take it to Dealership B's service centre for its free 1000km service?

[mikedsilva]

Originally Posted by JiB

Question:

When i purchase my car from Dealership A can i take it to Dealership B's service centre for its free 1000km service?

yes; any Toyota dealership can do your first INSPECTION. It is free.
It's also after the first MONTH of ownership, not 1000km...
You can always speak with your service advisor for further clarification.

[Nafe]

yes

[Gir]

Originally Posted by os86

You made this statement about no benefit changing oil at short intervals, what is your logic based upon. Please share.

My logic is based upon the people who design and build the car knowing when it needs to be changed. Given they have to pay for repairs, there suggested period would be on the safe side anyway.

If oil is cheap and changing it earlier is better, why not change it every 1000ks?