Comments by "Crime Stoppers" (@crimestoppers1877) on "THIS is How Your Next Used Car Purchase SHOULD Look Like! Cleanest 12 Year Old Lexus GX" video.

  1. First, I am not a mechanic. As a result of your recommendations I just bought a new 2022 Toyota Corolla SE at MSRP ( one honest salesman--who has not been trained on how to "sell". Thank You! ) This is my first Toyota. I am following all of your instructions about care of the car as well as engine break in instructions: Use caution with braking the first 200 miles and excessive idling and engine acceleration/RPM and prolonged speed for first 500 miles ( I stay below 2000 RPM). I bought the Toyota filter and 0W-16 oil for my first oil change at 1,000 miles which will be done by a local mechanic using my filter and oil. I have studied the maintenance manual and talked to the Dealer service department about the included Toyota care "maintenance". Initially, at 5,000 miles it is supposed to include tire rotation, fluid top off and not much more. I talked to the service manager and was told they will not change oil unless I direct them to and pay for it. Not a problem. I found a few words in the maintenance manual that says " 5,000 mile oil change ONLY for excessive idling such as police, delivery and other. I will use the "other idling". I know there are many different required Toyota oil filters and oil required for these vehicles based up on year, model, engine and Toyota MFG requirements for warranties. This will be a large inventory! My question is this: How do I absolutely know that the Service department will actually use the filter and oil I give them to do the job? With all the shenanigans I hear about from former Toyota Service technicians ( not you of course) , I wonder what is really going on? I have already been lied to a few times by the Toyota Parts department and the service department! Example: "Toyota does not have part numbers for its vehicle components". Say what? My mother once told me .."Lie to me once shame on you lie to me twice shame on me". Why do Toyota parts online and other dealers have part numbers and you don't?? I asked the service department which oil to use ( I gave them my VIN number) and they did not know!?? I do not want to take advantage of anyone but do not want to be cheated. Will I need to buy auto ramps and a lift to change my own oil? Lots of new Toyota owners have the same predicament: We want to TRUST the service technicians, but how do we know? Illinois is a long way to drive to get an oil change done correctly.
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