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Thanks mate makes sense. Obvs I can’t replace it all If I manage to get the bushes done and I assume looking at it, there’s a wishbone each side (so x 4)... so get them all done too?

I’m getting all the suspension re done mate. Have you got details on what rubber bushes you mean or do you mean boot stoppers and stuff like that? Fitting new discs, pad too.

Well....... we are sort of on the same page here I think I’m trying to source all the suspension bits before then and will ask them their best price to fit the new... Hoping for a discount!!!!

I’ve asked about the moisture thing... Reply: ”We use heat lamps to dry car thoroughly before and during the processes, this way we can do them all year round” Seems legit and very professional to be fair.

Yeah courtesy car too, bmw lol Their reply to my last message: ”You get a 4-5 page pdf of photos of the work as part of the guarantee, 17th is fine, should need her for maximum of a weeK”

It’s booked in for a week Monday and they need the car for 7 days....

She sits in my garage all the time so I’m hoping it won’t be an issue #foolshope

Yeah they do it all the time I believe mate... seem to do a lot of work like this from what I’ve been told.

Yeah I’ve asked for clarification because their site suggests going off what they said it should be around £450 max. Their reply: ”Hi Russ I've suggested that the site needs some clarification and I believe my colleague who does all that stuff is in the process of recreating the site. The prices are for the treatment when there little to no preparation work required (stage 1 / stage 2) and they go up when there is stage 3 or stage 4 corrosion. Your car is a borderline 4 from the amount of fairly major rust present but there aren't any holes or pitting evident. I am confident (based on experience) that there won't be any when I sandblast / air needle. In terms of the dates, I can book you for the week commencing 17th February with a courtesy car. Any questions please ask Regards Claire” Guess.... they need to update their website then! I’ll have to book her in, just a lot of cash but then if I intend on keeping her long term then needs to be done. This car will be the death of me thankfully I love her so much

Update on this.... went to the rustproofing place today and they gave me a free look and quote. To be honest I’m but unsure about their findings and whether they are chancing their arm to getting as much money out of me as possible or whether it’s a genuine quote. They said its not the worst but certainly not the best they have seen and it will need a lot of prep to get right. She said it was at stage 4 however on their website stage 4 is proper bad and she said there were no holes or anything like that... so unsure what to think of the quote now. I was expecting about £350-450 going off their website and she was quoting £750..... My partner has said to go for it as I intend on keeping the car for many years. But I can’t help but think their chancing their arm to make as much money as they can from it; unless it does actually warrant the cost. I’ve attached pics of my underside and also 2 pics of what it should look like afterwards if I agreed to the work.

It’s cool mate thanks for checking though. Kev has sorted me out. He’s a good egg is our Kev

Toyota told me today that it’s actually been discontinued (they said the opposite before lol)... so it seems they can only be picked up now second hand

star thanks mate

Christ that’s lucky mate fair play! You probably owe your friend a few beers and possibly a pie for his efforts So anyone able to help me with some Toyota discount??? Hahahahaha

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Oh right I’m not sure mate haven’t seen it on the forum anywhere

Wouldn’t give it to me mate, not their policy. Only able to supply part number if it’s been discontinued.

£350 notes from memory Was hoping someone on the forum worked for Toyota...

Hello my friends! So my mistress is going in for some work soon and I’ve been keeping a close eye out for the sports lid and cap as I love the look of it, but they seem to be rare and really expensive if you buy direct from Toyota (think it was about £350). I just wanted to ask if anyone worked for Toyota on here and was able to offer any kind of discount if I ordered via them? I can but hope!

Who did you use mate and what was the cost after? Did they have the car long?

Anyone recommend anyone in South Wales?

Tempted by it... it’s a lot of money though but then peace of mind I guess.

On a side note has anyone else with a Gen 7 had this done or considering it?

Did he say how long you’ll be without the car mate? rough cost? I assume the Gen 7 would have protection underneath anyway, but possibly not as good as it was due to age etc

Agh right so prob not a viable option then? I need the car on a daily basis, it’s kept in the garage when not in use but I can’t be without her for a long period of time. Theres a place local to me saying 3-5 days but as you’ve said Chris it sounds like a quick job cutting corners sort of thing. Here they are: http://rustproofing.wales