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02-19-2013, 08:37 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Manual Join Date: Dec 2012
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Crack in paintjob on roof on 2012, What should I do?
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Just the other day, as I was closing the hatch on my Yaris, I noticed there was a big crack in the paint right by where the antenna is. I'll post pictures of it soon, but it looks like an egg when it cracks (after all, my Yaris is white). I am not sure what to do as this is my first new car ever, and I haven't even put 2,000 miles on it. I bought it in November of last year and I have not gotten into any accidents with it or have messed with the paint job at all. Should I talk to the dealer? Does anyone else have the same problem? It is so weird that I bought a new car so I wouldn't have to worry about my car much and now this happens? |
02-19-2013, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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Thats what a dealer, and warranty is for.
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02-19-2013, 09:51 PM | #3 | |
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02-19-2013, 11:20 PM | #4 |
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Well, I'm not sure what the dealer's response will be, I hope it will be a good one. I'm such a noob, I have no idea whether or not I should get an appointment at the dealership or call ahead or what...
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02-20-2013, 01:03 AM | #5 |
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I wouldn't call ahead. If you just go in you will get a better idea of how they will treat you 'naturally' (without any potential 'rehearsal'). Yes, I am extremely cynical . Others may advise the opposite. I have had one contact with a Toyota dealership in your area. My alternator had to be replaced while I was visiting in 2010 (I came up to catch a game during the opening home stand at Target Field). I got a quote from the Toyota dealership in Burnsville. They were professional, but the price was outrageous. I ended up going with Sears (nearby) at a bit under half the cost, if I remember correctly. One of the service writers at Sears was able to reach the vendor they have the most confidence in and they had a re-manufactured alternator for me. I'm about to hit 80k on that replacement alternator and it is still performing well.
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02-20-2013, 02:36 AM | #6 |
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my paint has a fair amount of chips in it also - I think Toyota's mix for this year's paint is sub-par. my 08's paint is much better :(
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02-20-2013, 08:15 AM | #7 |
Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: May 2012
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Post up a pic and I can tell you exactly what they are going to say..
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02-20-2013, 11:42 AM | #8 |
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Take it to the dealership Immediately. don't be humble, be blunt. tell them straight up. This is a new car, its still under warranty and i want this fixed. There should be no reason the paint show start having flaws within a year of me purchasing it.
i've been having problems with drive side of the my front bumper on my 2012. nothing serious but it tends to pop out. i've spoke to them twice already and they gave me the speal. " Oh we couldn't replicate it, but it was noted just in case it happens again." needless to say it still happens. when i go for my 20K mile service, im really going to get on them and tell them this needs to be fixed.
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02-20-2013, 09:15 PM | #9 |
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all the paint on all the Yaris' is weak at best. They really skimped out.
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02-20-2013, 09:42 PM | #10 |
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02-21-2013, 01:14 AM | #11 |
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I've been pretty fortunate so far. A bunch of bangs and scrapes and one really good dent from a tool driving an SUV and the paint has held up. Only with the dent did any come off and it was very little. Here's hoping for the best, OP.
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02-21-2013, 10:19 PM | #12 |
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thats why i have 2 rust bubbles on my rear hatch, i have rust and paint protection so i'm sure they will cover. but i want a new hatch.
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02-22-2013, 04:25 PM | #13 | |
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I'll be interested to see if people notice paint quality differences on the Yaris once production shifts to France. I think I'm back to thinking that the next Yaris in my future will be white and not silver . |
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02-22-2013, 07:17 PM | #14 |
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I don't know....the silver paint certainly makes the car appear cleaner than it is. And it hides the dents and dings better. I definitely was not a fan of silver and wanted something more colorful but now that I've had it for a year or so, the color has grown considerably on me.
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02-22-2013, 08:28 PM | #15 |
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The paint on my 07 and 10 have been top notch, I can tell you Toyota paint is superior to Honda paint for whatever that's worth
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02-22-2013, 09:31 PM | #17 |
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02-22-2013, 11:37 PM | #18 |
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Nook, I've had zero issues with the paint. No chipping, fading, or any other kind of problems. Even after my passenger door was hit, the paint integrity has held, i.e. no rust or expanding paint flaking. I should also tell you that I treat my Yaris like an offroader, I never wash or wax it. The dirtier the better.
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