Toyota Corolla 10th Generation Altis Owners [continued]

[hops]

*hops, normal lang yan.

Thanks. First time a/t car owner.

[vinj]

If they can dismiss a client's concern faster, they would do so. I again realized and experienced that just last saturday when I inquired something at Toyota Marikina. The SA wasn't even trying to feign interest while trying to be polite.

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Yeah, not only do they (not all) feign interest, they always think they know more about cars than the car owner.

Is there a variant with black interior? Just don't want the beige iwas dumihim because I've a little boy

There's no black color unfortunately. The other color is beige. In my case (i have two kids)... i just lock my kids in a small cage for two days when they mess the interior. They never seem to mess the car anymore after that... hehehe... j/k. :D I clean the interior regularly and i use a Microtex spray-on cleaner to spot clean any marks/smudges. Seatcovers and double layer of floor mats also help.

[nincompoop!!]

Just came from my 10k PMS after 10 months of ownership.

Medyo mahal ata ng binayaran ko 4.3k.

This includes oil(mineral) & oil filter replacement among other things they inspected.

The Service Advisor also told me na I should have the tire rotation/balancing as well every 10k.

Reasonable ba to? I was only expecting something that will not breach 3k.

[vinj]

^Seems pricey. Any additional items.in your PMS breakdown? I checked my records and my 10K service done at Toyota North EDSA cost me 2.9K including mineral oil and oil filter. I saved on 1L of oil as I used the excess Toyota oil from my previous service for the top up (since the Corolla ZR engines needs 4.2L++).

[vinj]

Just came from my 10k PMS after 10 months of ownership.

Medyo mahal ata ng binayaran ko 4.3k.

This includes oil(mineral) & oil filter replacement among other things they inspected.

The Service Advisor also told me na I should have the tire rotation/balancing as well every 10k.

Reasonable ba to? I was only expecting something that will not breach 3k.

What's the billing breakdown? My 10K service at Toyota North Edsa cost 2.9k. This included mineral oil and the oil filter (4L oil asI still had an extra half liter of Toyota oil from my last service stop).

My recent 25k service at Toyota Shaw cost P1,400++ (I brought my own oil).

[nincompoop!!]

What's the billing breakdown? My 10K service at Toyota North Edsa cost 2.9k. This included mineral oil and the oil filter (4L oil asI still had an extra half liter of Toyota oil from my last service stop).

My recent 25k service at Toyota Shaw cost P1,400++ (I brought my own oil).

Thanks for the feedback.

Here's the breakdown:

1. Labor -1.8k
2. Filter - 350
3. Oil - 1k
4. Others - 900
5. Tire Rotation - 400

I should probably go somewhere else during my PMS, grabe Global City.

[vinj]

^ Mukhang harang nga ah. My 10K PMS labor charge was P1,377.60 (this was December 2012). There isnt any separate charge for tyre rotation as well (kasama na sa 20,000kms check-up charge).

[nincompoop!!]

Damn, mukhang jump ship na ko from Global City.

Mas malapit pa ung Shaw. Pwede talaga sa kanila magdala ng oil?

[vinj]

Damn, mukhang jump ship na ko from Global City.

Mas malapit pa ung Shaw. Pwede talaga sa kanila magdala ng oil?

Yep. You can bring your own oil. Just have your PMS scheduled so you don't have to wait. For regular service i'm quite happy with them; sa pag-aayos lang nung complaint ko sa " tok/tog" sound sa brakes sumasablay.

[nincompoop!!]

Should I tell them I will be bringing my own oil whenever I schedule my PMS?15k in another 5 months time hahaha.

I always schedule my PMS naman, sayang oras maghintay.

BTW, which motor oil can you recommend & how much per liter? I plan to change oil na every 5k.

[vinj]

Should I tell them I will be bringing my own oil whenever I schedule my PMS?15k in another 5 months time hahaha.

I always schedule my PMS naman, sayang oras maghintay.

BTW, which motor oil can you recommend & how much per liter? I plan to change oil na every 5k.

No need to tell them. You just tell the SA when you bring your car for receiving.

Right now, I'm using ZIC A which i buy from a seller on Sulit. It's 10W-40 semi synthetic and costs less than P800 per gallon. For the Altis you need around 4.2L to 4.3L.

[nincompoop!!]

Great, thanks for your help sir. Really appreciate it.

All the while I thought I will stick with TGC. Good thing we have discussions like this to keep us informed.

[harold13]

Yeah, not only do they (not all) feign interest, they always think they know more about cars than the car owner.



There's no black color unfortunately. The other color is beige. In my case (i have two kids)... i just lock my kids in a small cage for two days when they mess the interior. They never seem to mess the car anymore after that... hehehe... j/k. :D I clean the interior regularly and i use a Microtex spray-on cleaner to spot clean any marks/smudges. Seatcovers and double layer of floor mats also help.

thanks for this vinj. ill check the shade of beige in casa

[pinoyengineer]

Mga Sirs, may advise ba kayo kung paano tangalin yung rear seat ng altis? First time ko kasi mag-palit ng seat cover. May two white clips sa rear-bottom seat. Medyo mahigpit kapag hahatakin ko ng pataas. Natatakot ako baka masira. Salamat!

[dr. d]

Mga Sirs, may advise ba kayo kung paano tangalin yung rear seat ng altis? First time ko kasi mag-palit ng seat cover. May two white clips sa rear-bottom seat. Medyo mahigpit kapag hahatakin ko ng pataas. Natatakot ako baka masira. Salamat!

not sure, but... kung mahirap hatakin pataas, siguro dapat pa-harap ang hatak at hindi pataas..

[Mel Teodoro]

Good PM mga sir, ask ko lang po anong fluid replacement dun sa wiper. Water lang po ba yun? Naubos na kasi yung sakin wala na nilalabas na tubig pag try ko.


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[vinj]

Mga Sirs, may advise ba kayo kung paano tangalin yung rear seat ng altis? First time ko kasi mag-palit ng seat cover. May two white clips sa rear-bottom seat. Medyo mahigpit kapag hahatakin ko ng pataas. Natatakot ako baka masira. Salamat!

Hatak pataas usually; needs a little force (huwag lang brutal). :D

Good PM mga sir, ask ko lang po anong fluid replacement dun sa wiper. Water lang po ba yun? Naubos na kasi yung sakin wala na nilalabas na tubig pag try ko.


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I usually use the OEM Toyota washer fluid and mix it with some water. P100 more or less for 1L at the CASA.

[Mel Teodoro]

Hatak pataas usually; needs a little force (huwag lang brutal). :D



I usually use the OEM Toyota washer fluid and mix it with some water. P100 more or less for 1L at the CASA.

Thanks sir vinj for the fast reply. Any tips on refilling the tank? 😁


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[pinoyengineer]

Hatak pataas usually; needs a little force (huwag lang brutal). :D



I usually use the OEM Toyota washer fluid and mix it with some water. P100 more or less for 1L at the CASA.

Thank you Sirs. Kailangan pa siguro ng extra muscle power.

[vinj]

Thanks sir vinj for the fast reply. Any tips on refilling the tank?

The water reservoir? Just mix it 50-50 with the Toyota washer fluid. Pag masyado marami yung washer fluid, its seems to soapy for me when i use the washer.