When it comes to a Toyota car, any automotive technician can operate on the vehicle. Most mechanics will be able to perform a variety of car services on the Toyota car though even if not a specialised Toyota mechanic. Here at Peninsula Auto Clinic, our trusted and certified mechanics will perform a variety of Toyota services for Northern Beaches.
Any mechanic can operate on a Toyota car but a Toyota mechanic will know more about the car brand. Most Toyota mechanics will perform repairs and maintenance work using the state of the art and proper tools.
What is Included in a Toyota Service?
As with a basic Car Service, a Toyota service will include jobs to ensure the whole car functions correctly. The main types of tasks involved with servicing your vehicle are as followed are:
Vehicle Inspections
Carrying out vehicle inspections is important to look for any potential or current problems with the Toyota. Utilising diagnostic equipment, mechanics will look at numerous systems and parts including:
- Brakes and brake fluids
- Wipers and washers
- Air filter
- Air conditioning system
- Oil filter and oil system
- Spark plugs
- Lights
Along with other systems, a Toyota inspection will be performed to ensure the car is driving properly and safely. Any problems found will be dealt with during the service or at a later repair date. This is to guarantee that the issue will be addressed before it escalates into a more difficult and costly repair.
Tyres Check
The tyres of the car will be looked at including the general conditioning, the tread and the pressure. Any holes or punctures will determine if repairs or replacements are needed and inspecting for an even tread is important. Ensuring the pressure of each tyre is correct is needed and inflating or deflating the tyre to keep the correct pressure is performed.
Fluid and Oil Check
There are many oils and fluids that operate in the different systems of the car to ensure parts function correctly. This includes the transmission fluid, engine oil, coolant and other fluids that need to be at the correct level. Mechanics will ensure to look at each fluid and determine if they need to be flushed out or new liquid be included.
Battery Replacement
The Toyota mechanic will perform a car battery replacement if the current one is old or about to run out of energy. The process is simple and the mechanic will ensure that the correct battery size and type is installed in the Toyota.
What are Common Problems with Toyota?
The most common issues Toyotas face and will often need a Car Repair service are:
- Windscreen wipers not operating normally as water over time leaks into them and causes the joints to corrode. The wipers from this issue may not easily glide across the windscreen or complete the proper motion.
- The Power Window Master Switch may over time malfunction and a short circuit could occur between the contact points. This results in the windows not being able to move and the chance a fire occurs from the short circuit may occur.
- The side curtain airbags may deploy without any reason and may be from a programming issue with the airbag system.
- A problem with the accelerator pedal causes it to be stuck in the open position.
- Another issue with the accelerator pedal might be that it feels sticky and is hard to press or may be slow to return. There is a chance the pedal can be stuck in the depressed state and the car is more difficult to operate.
- The inverter may be damaged from high temperatures and lead to the engine stalling.
- Toyota models with sliding doors may have them open while the car is driving in rare cases.
- The fuel pump may fail from excessive fuel absorption and the car’s engine may not run as smoothly.
Are Dealership Mechanics Better for a Toyota Service?
When it comes to a Toyota service it is recommended to go to a general Toyota mechanic over a dealership. Dealership mechanics will be more focused on Toyotas and will be able to find the exact car model. They may also offer a loan car if the service is a full day service or extends across multiple days. Even with these, it is still recommended to go through a qualified mechanic before choosing the Toyota mechanic.
Dealership mechanics are often more expensive to go through than a regular mechanic and often take longer to complete tasks. The dealership mechanic often never meets the client and adding extra work to the service to increase the price may occur. A certified Toyota mechanic will work in a trusted auto shop and most times with other professionals. They will complete the task honestly, efficiently and will most times be more affordable and reliable.
Expert Mechanics for the Northern Beaches
Peninsula Auto Clinic is here to provide professional mechanics to operate with all vehicles including Toyotas. We will carry out car repair and service work on any Toyota car to ensure that it drives safely and properly. Each qualified mechanic performs at their best for every single service and makes sure to complete the task on time.
We offer our trusted mechanics performing a wide range of mechanical tasks on any Toyota to the whole Northern Beaches, including Newport, Elanora and Clareville. For the best Toyota mechanic team – rely on Peninsula Auto Clinic located on 7 Perak Street, Mona Vale!
