toyota vios drive shaft.

chungwf

recently i sent my vios 06 to toyota SC.Mechanic told me that my car drive shaft need to be replace and it cost RM5000+.Just wanna ask anyone change the drive shaft before and is it so damn expensive?Maybe anyone can recommend a dependable mechanic in Kepong area?

Acong

RM500 or RM5000?

Acong

chungwf, pls read here

http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=92858

neotoxin

instead of replacing the whole driveshaft, have you tried asking your mech whether it is possible to use the driveshaft repair kit only.. should be cheaper.. (and since your car no longer under warranty, forget SC. Go to cherry tree workshop - should be a lot cheaper)

chungwf

Reply 2# Acong


    is RM5k plus...thats y im so surprised!!

chungwf

Reply 3# Acong


    Thanks!

chungwf

Reply 4# neotoxin


    But the Toyota mech told me if not install properly it will damage your gearbox.Maybe the mech is threatening me!

batu_bergolek

Reply 7# chungwf


For me once your car warranty ended, better go to independent workshop that you can trust. Sometimes Service Center tend to choose the easy "way out" by replacing whole thing rather than doing the actual repair. Why ? because it's saves their time and more profitable. It's not just toyota, I also face the same crappy policy from Volvo and Land Rover.

Having said that, make sure your choose competent independent workshop.

H4dRi

do u mind telling us what is ur vios milage? have the car been involved in any frontal collision before?

6 years and already need to replace drive shaft i thought toyota always made their parts to last longer

chungwf

Reply 8# batu_bergolek


    Agreed with you but still looking for a trusted independant workshop located at Kepong!

chungwf

Reply 9# H4dRi

My Mileage is nearly 80k and no accident before but i think this model of car is not really tough enough but comfortable to sit!

kucingTomey

peyno habaq gak kat ang TT,,,,ang tak jdm ori cam dia

shahx

buat je kat workshop luar..

Acong

mampus kena sembelih kat SC.............

dualchicks

just go to any car accessories shop...ask the price only drive shaft part...then u know...

Bell

Have you ever heard of kedai potong? This kedai potong can supply 2nd hand spare parts with 1/10 of the brandnew price.

chungwf

Reply 16# Bell Yeah but i rather buy from spare parts shop as i know kedai potong would not be cheap unless u buy a half-cut of the car!Anyway thanks for ur advice!