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called toyota of huntington beach for tsb

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by STR8_BEAST, Apr 27, 2010.

  1. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:07 PM
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    STR8_BEAST

    STR8_BEAST [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just called today telling them I had a harsh ride and theres very little arc in my leafs (there really is, almost none), and I said I called the toyota customer service hotline and told them this and they said something about a rear spring tsb, and that I should call my dealer about it. I told the guy at the dealership i have an 07 tacoma, still under warranty, yatta yatta, and asked him about the tsb. He said to call and schedule an appointment for an inspection when I'm ready. He said the inspection will cost $90 to see if i need it and if it's covered under warranty they will refund the $90.

    Anyone have experience doing this with toyota of HB? Is there any chance they say I'm fine and deny it and I'm out 90 bucks? Does every dealership charge $90 for the inspection?
     
  2. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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    oldtacomaguy

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    That's wierd, I didn't get charged.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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    tcBob

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    I didn't get charged either. I went to hooman toyota in long beach..no hassle from them.
     
  4. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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    WTtoolman

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  5. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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    yeah, i thought that was kind of weird...
     
  6. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:18 PM
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    Yea, you don't need to pay $90
     
  7. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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    he said $90 for the inspection and the warranty would refund it if it was approved
     
  8. Apr 27, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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    WTtoolman

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    I'm not a Toyota machanic, but $90 for a guy wearing a shirt with a Toyota logo on it to "visually inspect" sounds like a load of crap! I'd get ahold of Toyota stat!
     
  9. Apr 27, 2010 at 9:22 PM
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    ill prolly go in and show him the leafs and ask if it can get approved without having to pay the $90
     
  10. May 5, 2010 at 9:30 AM
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    toyota of HB is a joke, take it to south coast toyota over on harbor, it's only 10 minutes away and a much better dealership.
     
  11. May 17, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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    just went by there today, and im bringing it in tomorrow morning for them to confirm my leafs are bad, and the guy said his manager will back him up ordering the springs :bananadance:

    how can they say no to this?
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