Dear Toyota Owners,
It is not a secret that the automotive repair industry is a challenging one for those who are not familiar with cars and in this video we take a look at a prime example of that.
This beautiful 2007 Toyota Avalon with 281,000 miles have some issues that caused 2 mechanics to basically condemn the car and tell the owner to sell it and move on.
However after some diagnosis the fix was actually a lot less serious than what they originally anticipated. And after a more thorough inspection we’ve found a few things that they totally missed on this one.
Car owners should always get a second opinion when it comes to major repairs especially those that involve replacing components that otherwise seem to run perfectly fine.
TCCN Automotive Inc.
Toyota and Lexus Specialist Repair
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0:00 The Problem
1:21 Is this car a total loss?
3:32 Engine Start
7:23 Under Car Inspection
17:35 Interior Inspection
18:54 2 Month Update
19:34 Important Message
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I took my 2002 toyota sienna with 150k miles to my closest toyota dealership for a tpms, brake, and abs light flashing and since there was no code from ecu for these lights they could fix it. They told me that the car needed an electrical diagnostic and it was going to cost me $500 more on top on the diagnostic fee. I did some research and decided to change my abs module I got one from the junkyard and fix the issue 10k miles later still no issues.
My greatest respect to you AMD! Thanks to you, those people got to enjoy their beloved car even more.
I would definitely not be going back to that dealership
Hi AMD, always enjoy to see your videos, hope many mechanics like you out there.
I just hoping someday you will make videos about toyota diesel engine, i have one in garage.
Hope you n your family happy and healthy always.
Typical cheap quality leather. Toyotas are famous for using cheap leather that tears.
Here is a question, are short commutes bad for hybrid engines ? My oil doesn't even get up to temp and I'm at my destination, it's a 1.8 L 4-cyl hybrid Toyota… I'm worried about damaging the engine in the long run…
Thank you. Your honesty is to be admired I wish you were closer than 11 hours away
I doubt the dealership told that customer that. Its okay if you need views or content but i doubt it you were once a dealership mechanic so I wouldn’t knock them for your own gain
What a great tech! Honestly the best and most honest and intelligent person I have ever known! I hope you help take out these bad performing dealerships! Maybe they need a lawyer! Ha!
I have a friend, as we speak, getting big time ripped off by a mercedes dealership who did work on her car and screwed the engine up and are now trying to cover their tracks. It makes me angry, and like Amed said ,they couldn't pay me enough to drive my car for service at a dealership.
Hello AMD , I have 2006 Avalon that the brake pedal sink all the way I took to mechanic and he said I need master cylinder he changed it and the problem didn’t change then he said it’s the ABS PUMP but there’s no code but I have hope after seeing your video about guide pin get stuck.
I hope the customer had you do the brakes too.
Hello my friend! Hope to visit soon! My Landcruiser doing well and hope we can do a video! Still need to call about general parts for it to have on hand! I’m so happy for you! Stephen Rapp
I agree. I teach auto shop at high school and community college level and I am sadden about stories like the one you presented. Too many short cuts and poor quality service. It’s an embarrassment to our profession
Thank you so much for your videos! I wish we lived closer so I could patronize your shop!
That is what toyota dealer did to my 2gr-fe car. So sad.
Love my 2010 Avalon. She's an oldie and a goody.
These shops and dealers should be named tbh, save some other poor soul from making a mistake