Thread: Toyota recalling cars...

Originally Posted by trout1105

I am pretty certain that those unfortunate TDV6 owners with a snapped crankshaft would gladly swap that problem for a bit of paint peel instead

But not endless DPF problems perhaps? Let's not make light of conpanies like Toyota's approach to 'customer care' to consumers genuine ownership problems. Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

But not endless DPF problems perhaps? Let's not make light of conpanies like Toyota's approach to 'customer care' to consumers genuine ownership problems. Cheers

NO vehicle or manufacturer is 100% perfect and the customer service isn't 100% perfect for any maker either.
However Toyota's reliability, parts avilabilty and "Customer Care" are streets ahead of many other vehicle makers (Including JLR).

4WD's are getting more complex every year and with each new inovation and safety/enviromental modifcation adds yet another layer of possible defects.
NO new 4WD is as reliable and robust as their predecessors were many decades ago and the percentage of 4WD's on our roads has increased at a staggering rate since the 80'S and 90's.
IF Toyota and Nissan vehicles were as crap as some want to make them out to be explain why their are so many of them on our roads and their sales figures keep on going up.
The resale value of a Toyota 4WD is also much better than most of its competitors, Why is this so?

Originally Posted by trout1105

The same sort of rotational force that is applied to the hub nuts is also applied to the wheel nuts studs to some extent, This is why some trucks and heavey vehicles are fitted with the LH threads on the Left side of the vehicle

It's the case with bicycles too - the left pedal most obviously.

Originally Posted by trout1105

NO vehicle or manufacturer is 100% perfect and the customer service isn't 100% perfect for any maker either.
However Toyota's reliability, parts avilabilty and "Customer Care" are streets ahead of many other vehicle makers (Including JLR).

4WD's are getting more complex every year and with each new inovation and safety/enviromental modifcation adds yet another layer of possible defects.
NO new 4WD is as reliable and robust as their predecessors were many decades ago and the percentage of 4WD's on our roads has increased at a staggering rate since the 80'S and 90's.
IF Toyota and Nissan vehicles were as crap as some want to make them out to be explain why their are so many of them on our roads and their sales figures keep on going up.
The resale value of a Toyota 4WD is also much better than most of its competitors, Why is this so?

Thanks for that. No new info there. My comments remain. Toyota is not a company I would do business with. Many obliviously disagree and I am good with that. Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

But not endless DPF problems perhaps? Let's not make light of conpanies like Toyota's approach to 'customer care' to consumers genuine ownership problems. Cheers

If you listen to Cadogen,he has a vid with a bit about LR's customer care efforts

As for Toyota,part of the class action to do with customer care was thrown out.The judge actually said the manufacturer did its utmost to help the customers.

The second part was the drop in resale value,there is no fine against the company.Well there is in a sort of around about way,if the appeal fails.

Until the appeal is heard no one will get a cent,so who knows what is going to happen,and when,it could drag on for years.I agree,they should get what they deserve,the company and the customers.Whether its Ford,Toyota,Land Rover,or who ever.Mazda was caught out recently as well.

And not all vehicles built during those years had the issue,so its probably no where near the number that was reported in the media,and other click bait sites.

Unlike Ford Aust a few years ago,they had to give around 3000 customers new vehicles,and the fine of around $10M,for,as the judge said "unconscionable conduct"

Ford dont sell many vehicles,Ranger is their flagship,without it,they wouldnt be here.So taking into the account the number of vehicles sold,they were in a lot more trouble than Tojo.

And as i said on here recently,Ford are still up to their tricks,we recently bought a Ranger with supposedly Heavy Duty suspension,which we found out wasnt HD at all.
We didnt really complain to the dealership,just asked what the definition of HD was,and they were very quick to offer to give us the money back,for the suspension,or send the vehicle to the local spring guy to have it fitted with HD suspension.
We had the vehicle already sorted by then,as it couldnt be driven at night as it was sitting down at the rear,and the headlights blinded other drivers.
The spring guy we used just laughed and said he has done lots of them,but didnt want to get involved with the manufacturer,but said they are just ripping off unsuspecting buyers.The standard set of leaves are exactly the same as their so called HD set,no difference at all,and the same number of leaves.

Originally Posted by scarry

At least the EV shouldn’t have any injector or DPF issues

Dunno about that. This woman seems to be having some issues with getting the petrol nozzle at her local garage to fit into her Tesla ...............

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Originally Posted by scarry

If you listen to Cadogen,he has a vid with a bit about LR's customer care efforts

As for Toyota,part of the class action to do with customer care was thrown out.The judge actually said the manufacturer did its utmost to help the customers.

The second part was the drop in resale value,there is no fine against the company.Well there is in a sort of around about way,if the appeal fails.

Until the appeal is heard no one will get a cent,so who knows what is going to happen,and when,it could drag on for years.I agree,they should get what they deserve,the company and the customers.Whether its Ford,Toyota,Land Rover,or who ever.Mazda was caught out recently as well.

And not all vehicles built during those years had the issue,so its probably no where near the number that was reported in the media,and other click bait sites.

Unlike Ford Aust a few years ago,they had to give around 3000 customers new vehicles,and the fine of around $10M,for,as the judge said "unconscionable conduct"

Ford dont sell many vehicles,Ranger is their flagship,without it,they wouldnt be here.So taking into the account the number of vehicles sold,they were in a lot more trouble than Tojo.

And as i said on here recently,Ford are still up to their tricks,we recently bought a Ranger with supposedly Heavy Duty suspension,which we found out wasnt HD at all.
We didnt really complain to the dealership,just asked what the definition of HD was,and they were very quick to offer to give us the money back,for the suspension,or send the vehicle to the local spring guy to have it fitted with HD suspension.
We had the vehicle already sorted by then,as it couldnt be driven at night as it was sitting down at the rear,and the headlights blinded other drivers.
The spring guy we used just laughed and said he has done lots of them,but didnt want to get involved with the manufacturer,but said they are just ripping off unsuspecting buyers.The standard set of leaves are exactly the same as their so called HD set,no difference at all,and the same number of leaves.

He does do some good ones about LR but also about Toyota and Ford. Classic. Cheers