AmyLou83

Morning Everyone, Ok, whatever is broken is not just the subframe. There's another part that's needed that isn't available and on back order with Toyota. Its all good and yes, the £700 includes my MOT, labour, parts, tires and whatever else is needed to get her through. Last year she flew through the MOT. This year, different story! That's cars for you I suppose. For a bit more context, my mechanic friend -who is my best friends partner, has been a mechanic for 35 years working in the trade. I trust him 100%. He wouldn't let me spend more money then absolutely necessary and he also loves my car. So don't worry everyone and I appreciate all your help ☺️

Ok, thanks. I'll send it on to my friend and see what he says! He trades on eBay all the time for buying and selling his car parts so I'd be surprised if he missed this but who knows perhaps he did, we will see! Amy

Well he can get an axle from Toyota but they are on back order until July and I need transport of some description ASAP for work. Even not having a car for a few days has been a pain. Subframe/axle = bit attached to the wheel *shrug* I am no expert. All I know is I'm lucky it didn't break while I was driving her, would have been nasty! Amy

Thanks again All! It's hard to know what to do. It's going to set me back £700 (axle from Germany, repair, tyre, MOT) but she is such a fab car. Its better the devil you know I guess! Hopefully I'll have no more issues.... fingers crossed! Amy

Hi both! An axle has been found and she will be fixed! I'm so relieved! Thank you for your replies, I appreciate it!!! Amy

Hi everyone! Sadly I haven't gotten around to using this forum as much as I wanted but I'm hoping the experienced among you can me some advice. My Celica (gen 7 54) has a broken back axle and my mechanic buddy who looks after her for me isn't confident it's something that he can fix for me. I'm gutted! I haven't got the time, money or know-how myself to sort her out and I think this might be the end of road for us. The stinging point is, other than the axle she is fantastic. Blue edition, 140, 46K, runs like a dream, all original (except for brakes). Should I sell her to someone who will fix her or sell her to someone who will break her down? It seems such a bloody shame to break her but I'm thinking that is the reality. Any advice much appreciated guys Amy x