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Riccarton Member Since: 10 Aug 2015 Location: Gods' Own Country Posts: 280 |
But Toyota's never go wrong Their owners say so
Good luck - hope it's a simple fix |
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7th Dec 2015 7:12pm |
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Ryderoo Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 1666 |
The car in front is a broken
Hopefully it will be a straight forward fixed, owned an 08 Hilux, Toyota's usually bulletproof and repairs don't cost a gazillion pounds at the dealers, like Land Rover Hopefully bolt lost. Cheers Simon I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you 1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone 2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wife’s - gone 2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone 2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24 2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24 2023 Evoque P300e SE wife’s current vehicle |
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7th Dec 2015 7:46pm |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
A few weeks ago I would have agreed but we seem to be having a run of bad luck with our two Rav's! |
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7th Dec 2015 10:51pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20282 |
Looks a bit like some bolts / nuts gave came loose, bracket following suit.
Maybe incorrect torque used, no thread loc or nylon nuts. Or done thing similar. Dampers / shockers always take a pounding. |
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7th Dec 2015 11:40pm |
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RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025 |
In general (and I am preparing my flame suit) the ladies are not as observant when it comes to cars and noises and things.
My mum drove about in her Range Rover Sport and said it felt funny. She didn't bother to check or notice she had a flat tyre and she drove it so hard for so long the tyre almost shredded. My missus said her car made a funny noise too. I'm not surprised, the NSF brake caliper was seized on! Plus half her wheelarch liner was snapped, hanging off and rattling about under the car....Women. 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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7th Dec 2015 11:49pm |
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RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 |
It might just be my eyesight but it looks older than 20K? 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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8th Dec 2015 12:23am |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
I completely agree! The conversation last night when I got back was "it's been making a banging noise on bumpy ground for a while". Of course that followed with "I did tell you!". That last part is the real problem, I don't listen!! Sometimes I hear noise but I couldn't recount to you what was said |
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8th Dec 2015 7:32am |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
It's filthy. We live in the midst of the moors and the roads are full of cack! |
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8th Dec 2015 7:34am |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
Had a look this morning and it looks like its got 4 bolt holes. Thankfully no sign of any failed welding! Now all I've got to do is wait in all morning for the recovery truck!! Car's....nothing but a major PITA! |
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8th Dec 2015 9:33am |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
Car now back at the main stealer.
They state that the rear shock mounting has sheared off which in turn has seized the wheel bearing???? Cost to fix.........£961.74 Oh and its not covered by the 5 year manufacturers warranty. I feel a fight coming on! Last edited by Barney12 on 8th Dec 2015 5:42pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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8th Dec 2015 4:40pm |
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Riccarton Member Since: 10 Aug 2015 Location: Gods' Own Country Posts: 280 |
So Toyota are saying that a part of the car has failed prematurely casuing other damage but it isn't covered by warranty?
Enjoy the fight to the death I'd say!!!!! Good luck and keep us informed please |
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8th Dec 2015 5:07pm |
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lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 |
How do they figure the damper mount shearing off has an adverse effect on the wheel bearings? Fishing, that's what that is. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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9th Dec 2015 6:37am |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
This is why I hate cars and main stealers. It's just every opportunity to make money from the unwitting public. With a multimillion (billion) pound car marque above the door they seem to think they can get away with anything.
My mum has driven a Toyota for years, she has a new one every 4-5 years, now if this had happened to her would she have simply gone "oh OK dear, here's some more of my money"? Yes, of course she would and I expect that's true of a large number of people! Makes me bloody mad! |
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9th Dec 2015 7:45am |
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