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dijkstra
#1 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 10:30:29 AM
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Since am not upgrading my 1994 corolla soon, thanks to the dollar, am shopping for a serious service package to diagnose,check,tune,fix and provide a comprehensive defect report for my car.


Have found the following from Toyota site HERE, done at KSh23,000.. Is it a deal or I can get the same/better at a cheaper rate somewhere else.. I am a Kirinyaga road member but don't trust them for such a job.


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Drain and refill engine oil
Replace oil filter
Replace fuel filter*
Replace spark plugs*
Replace air cleaner element
Drain and refill gearbox and differential oils.
Check battery level and top-up if necessary
Check brake and clutch fluid levels
Clean battery terminals
Check condition of tyres including spare tyre and adjust pressures
Check operation of headlights, parking lights, indicators, hazards and all lights
Check operation of all windows, view mirrors and central locking
Check operation of blower fan, air conditioning, audio
Check operation of instrument cluster and cigarette lighter
Check operation and lubricate all door locks and hinges
Check operation of all wipers, windscreen washer and horn
Fill windscreen washer bottle
Check operation of all seat slides and adjusters.
Check condition of all hoses and V belts
Inspect for oils and brake fluid leaks
Check steering and CV dust covers for damage or leaks
Check,clean and adjust all brakes including removal of drums and disc pads
Adjust brake and clutch pedals freeplay and pedal gap
Check suspension for damage and leaks.
Check and top-up steering fluid if necessary
Inspect wheel bearing, grease and adjust if necessary
Check and drain water from the fuel filter sedimenter
Check fuel system for leaks
Check exhaust system
Road test vehicle*
Steam clean engine
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Njung'e
#2 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 10:45:57 AM
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@Dij,
It's a screw job from the front.You realise there are only two terms in the deal.Check and inspect.....Nothing stops the guys from coming up with a list of spares against each operation alongside the word "replace".That's when the bill hits 400K or above......A good jua cali mech would do this for 5 bob.
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Impunity
#3 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 11:08:46 AM
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Njung'e wrote:
@Dij,
It's a screw job from the front.You realise there are only two terms in the deal.Check and inspect.....Nothing stops the guys from coming up with a list of spares against each operation alongside the word "replace".That's when the bill hits 400K or above......A good jua cali mech would do this for 5 bob.


d'oh! d'oh!

5,000 I suppose!
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dijkstra
#4 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 11:18:56 AM
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@Njung'e; nimesikia.. cheers
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tuvok
#5 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 11:26:37 AM
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Try Stantech. I think price depends on parts replaced.
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dijkstra
#6 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 11:39:34 AM
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tuvok wrote:
Try Stantech. I think price depends on parts replaced.


Cool, have checked their site n there is less info but will call them and hear what they have. I don't Wonna have this done at *Grogon* ...
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dijkstra
#7 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 11:49:27 AM
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dijkstra wrote:
tuvok wrote:
Try Stantech. I think price depends on parts replaced.


Cool, have checked their site n there is less info but will call them and hear what they have. I don't Wonna have this done at *Grogon* ...


Bumped at another recommendation for this garage here Stantech...

seems good and pocket friendly...
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#8 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 2:38:59 PM
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dijkstra wrote:
dijkstra wrote:
tuvok wrote:
Try Stantech. I think price depends on parts replaced.


Cool, have checked their site n there is less info but will call them and hear what they have. I don't Wonna have this done at *Grogon* ...


Bumped at another recommendation for this garage here Stantech...

seems good and pocket friendly...

I'd suggest you go to your regular mech that know is skilled for the job and have him inspect all those things that you've mentioned. Then let him acompany you to Kirinyaga rd and purchase any gadget that needs replacement and have him fix for you. and pay him 5k at most. It is easier and cheaper that way
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tuvok
#9 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 3:36:12 PM
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If you have the time, always wise to be present / do all the parts purchases.
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Biche
#10 Posted : Friday, September 30, 2011 6:47:17 PM
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dijkstra wrote:
Bumped at another recommendation for this garage here Stantech...


Dijkstra,

I wrote the review you're talking about in the quote above. Like you, I drove an old--16 years old--car and didn't want to buy a new one just yet. After taking it to the authorized dealer for my car's brand, who charged me an arm and a leg, gave me a long list of parts that I needed to replace, and gave me my car back in much the same condition I took it in, I was on the lookout for a garage that would do a thorough job, at an affordable price, and give me a professional, reliable mechanical opinion--not just tell me that every part in my car needed to be replaced.

I found Stantech Motors a short while later and never looked back. I used to take my car there in a horrible state (which would have me swearing that it was time to buy a new car) but my car would come back to me purring...and so I'd keep it a little longer until the next time it was due for service which would have me swearing again that it was time to buy a new car. smile

When I was a customer there, Stantech had several different types of service--mini, medium, and major service--with different prices and scopes of work. Though they would tell me that things needed to be replaced in my car, they would also give me a time frame, i.e, what was urgent vs. what could wait a while (and of course, they'd do no extra work until I had authorized it).

After using them for close to 5 years, I can wholeheartedly say that their service was worth every shilling I paid them. If their services remain what they were a couple of years ago, I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Good luck in finding what you are looking for!

Biche
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dijkstra
#11 Posted : Tuesday, October 04, 2011 4:50:55 PM
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Biche wrote:
dijkstra wrote:
Bumped at another recommendation for this garage here Stantech...


Dijkstra,

I wrote the review you're talking about in the quote above. Like you, I drove an old--16 years old--car and didn't want to buy a new one just yet. After taking it to the authorized dealer for my car's brand, who charged me an arm and a leg, gave me a long list of parts that I needed to replace, and gave me my car back in much the same condition I took it in, I was on the lookout for a garage that would do a thorough job, at an affordable price, and give me a professional, reliable mechanical opinion--not just tell me that every part in my car needed to be replaced.

I found Stantech Motors a short while later and never looked back. I used to take my car there in a horrible state (which would have me swearing that it was time to buy a new car) but my car would come back to me purring...and so I'd keep it a little longer until the next time it was due for service which would have me swearing again that it was time to buy a new car. smile

When I was a customer there, Stantech had several different types of service--mini, medium, and major service--with different prices and scopes of work. Though they would tell me that things needed to be replaced in my car, they would also give me a time frame, i.e, what was urgent vs. what could wait a while (and of course, they'd do no extra work until I had authorized it).

After using them for close to 5 years, I can wholeheartedly say that their service was worth every shilling I paid them. If their services remain what they were a couple of years ago, I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Good luck in finding what you are looking for!

Biche


mmmhh; got in contact with them and they sent me the service details and a quote. will try them n see. thanks.
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Biche
#12 Posted : Tuesday, October 04, 2011 7:33:05 PM
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It's my pleasure! Let us know how it goes! smile
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Chaka
#13 Posted : Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:16:32 PM
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Biche wrote:
dijkstra wrote:
Bumped at another recommendation for this garage here Stantech...



and gave me my car back in much the same condition I took it in,


@Biche,
Who are these people?If you cannot name them at lesat tell us make of car and the street the dealers operate from...
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mukiha
#14 Posted : Wednesday, October 05, 2011 1:36:22 PM
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Chaka wrote:
Biche wrote:
dijkstra wrote:
Bumped at another recommendation for this garage here Stantech...



and gave me my car back in much the same condition I took it in,


@Biche,
Who are these people?If you cannot name them at lesat tell us make of car and the street the dealers operate from...


Stantech motors are here: http://www.stantechmotor...&id=1&Itemid=57

Nothing is real unless it can be named; nothing has value unless it can be sold; money is worthless unless you spend it.
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Chaka
#15 Posted : Wednesday, October 05, 2011 3:00:39 PM
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mukiha wrote:
Chaka wrote:
Biche wrote:
dijkstra wrote:
Bumped at another recommendation for this garage here Stantech...



and gave me my car back in much the same condition I took it in,


@Biche,
Who are these people?If you cannot name them at lesat tell us make of car and the street the dealers operate from...


Stantech motors are here: http://www.stantechmotor...&id=1&Itemid=57


@Mukiha,
I meant the guys who reaped Biche off i.e not stantech..
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Biche
#16 Posted : Saturday, October 08, 2011 8:39:11 PM
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Chaka,

The guys I first went to were called Prestige Motors, the then official Honda dealers. They were located on Mombasa Road. That was an experience NOT to be repeated! Wé! Sad

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#17 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2011 10:09:09 AM
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Half of those things you can do yourself or go to any petrol station to do a service and differentials. Saves you alot of cost.

Corolla
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Drain and refill engine oil - Petrol station
Replace oil filter - Petrol station
Replace fuel filter - expertise required
Replace spark plugs* - Petrol station
Replace air cleaner element - petrol station
Drain and refill gearbox and differential oils. - Only required if you have 4wd. otherwise atf for suto can be done at petrol station
Check battery level and top-up if necessary - Self
Check brake and clutch fluid levels - Self
Clean battery terminals - Self
Check condition of tyres including spare tyre and adjust pressures - Self
Check operation of headlights, parking lights, indicators, hazards and all lights - Self with helper
Check operation of all windows, view mirrors and central locking - Self
Check operation of blower fan, air conditioning, audio - Self
Check operation of instrument cluster and cigarette lighter - Self
Check operation and lubricate all door locks and hinges - some expertise required
Check operation of all wipers, windscreen washer and horn - Self
Fill windscreen washer bottle - Self
Check operation of all seat slides and adjusters. - Self
Check condition of all hoses and V belts - some expertise required
Inspect for oils and brake fluid leaks - Done at petrol station
Check steering and CV dust covers for damage or leaks - Done at petrol station
Check,clean and adjust all brakes including removal of drums and disc pads - expertise required
Adjust brake and clutch pedals freeplay and pedal gap - expertise required
Check suspension for damage and leaks. - expertise required
Check and top-up steering fluid if necessary - Self
Inspect wheel bearing, grease and adjust if necessary - expertise required
Check and drain water from the fuel filter sedimenter - This i have never heard of
Check fuel system for leaks - expertise required
Check exhaust system - Self
Road test vehicle* - use anyone with mechanical knowledge
Steam clean engine - Petrol station
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