Lower control arm bolt snapped .. while the car was parked

[halifaxyaris]

While stopped for gas in Maine this week (on vacation), I heard a pop/snap. Looked under the car I noticed a bolt head snapped off. I didn't immediately spot the problem until I went over a bump and braked. I looked under the car while the front weeks were turned and noticed the lower control arm, separated from the frame. 7.5 hours of labor, and $10.50 in parts, I'm back on my way. Thanks to Oregans Halifax, and Breton Toyota Sydney, for not looking out for me. This could have been clearly avoided if the service people were a little pro active, and simply replaced the two bolts before they snapped off. The car has 97,000 km and has always been dealer serviced ( including a recent MVI ) Shame on Toyota for using sub standard parts. Clearly a recall should be in the works.