Is 'Toyota Care' for real?

[DebbyM46227]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

If the mechanics are standing around with nothing to do anyway what does a free oil change really cost the dealership?
And just imagine all the paying business it generates when the tech's start pointing out those other little things that also need some attention/adjustment/replacement.
I'm sure the point of the FREE service is to get you into the shop. Many don't maintain their own vehicle and are completely ignorant of it's needs. Those people are subject to the advise of the service advisor and surely receive services far before they're ever required. Example, my late mother paid some unbelievable sums to dealerships and independant shops for simple services to her super low mileage Civic. She trusted the professionals.

But the ToyotaCare is for the first 24 months and everything is covered under the 3 year/36K warranty during this time, so if they point out any problems, I don't see the big deal as I won't have to pay for it.

As far as those recommended services like 15K, 30K, 60K and so on, I never let the dealer talk me into those - some people are so naive they think their warranty isn't good unless they have those done.