Gosh We Get Crazy Busy At Times

Just a reminder that when you need upcoming service make your appointment as early as possible. We are a very busy shop and at times it’s hard to get in for service.

Please don't forget about our other shop Atlanta Hybrid Repair. AHR is located just 5 minutes away and also services all Toyota's and Lexus models. All gas powered and hybrid Toyota’s and Lexus are welcome.

The shop is run by General Manager Kenny Hancock who has been a ToyoTechs employee for 20 years. Kenny was the lead Master Technician at the main shop before moving over to AHR 6 years ago. AHR has all the same equipment as the main shop

AHR is smaller, so often it's easier to get an appointment. Gas powered and hybrids are welcome. Located at 5630 Peachtree Blvd. 1 mile away from the main shop across the street from Wendy’s and the Kia dealership. Call for appointment at 770-492-7437 or http://www.atlantahybrids.com/appointment-request

Vacation Travel Season Coming Up, Need a Checkup ?

Vacation season is coming up and as with your vacation it’s important to make plans for servicing your vehicle. During the summer season we tend to be busier and it's important to make sure to give yourself enough time to make that appointment for service and repairs that are needed before you head out for the holidays.

Some of the basics to keep in mind are when was the last time your vehicle had a checkup ? Remember, when in doubt have your vehicle checked out.

One of the things we offer is the availability of our other shop that services the Toyota and Lexus brands. The shop’s General Manager is 20 year ToyoTechs veteran Kenny Hancock. Kenny was the lead Master Technician for 15 years at the main shop before moving over to Atlanta Hybrid Repair as General Manager.

Often times it’s easier to get an appointment sooner at Atlanta Hybrid Repair and all gas powered vehicles are welcome. Please keep this in mind.

Atlanta Hybrid Repair is equipped to handle all your Toyota and Lexus service needs. Located at 5630 Peachtree Blvd. 1 mile away from the main shop just across the street from Wendy's and the Kia dealer. Call for appointment at 770-492-7437

Kenny Hancock

Need Your Car Back Sooner

Often times here at ToyoTechs we are so busy the time to repair your vehicle without an appointment can take several days longer than you wish. We want you to know our sister shop Atlanta Hybrid Repair is just 1 mile away and being a smaller shop often times your vehicle can be repaired and returned to to sooner.

Oil changes, brakes, A/C and any service or repair you might need. AHR’s Master Technicians have all the same diagnostic equipment that your local dealer uses. We work on hybrids and gas powered vehicles. So feel good about bringing your Toyota and Lexus needs to AHR.

AHR also work on other models such as Honda, Acura, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Infiniti, Hyundai and Kia’s. We work on some American brands also. So let your friends know if they are looking for a good repair shop AHR can be the shop they’ve been looking to find.

Kenny Hancock is the General Manager at AHR and has been a ToyoTechs employee for 20 years. The first 15 years he was the lead Master Technician at ToyoTechs.

For appointments call 770-492-7437

Or click here

https://www.facebook.com/atlantahybrids/app/111689078859535/

Appointment Times Are Filling Up Fast For The Holidays

Just a quick reminder this time of year we get extremely busy and it can become difficult to get everyone serviced. If you need service or a trip inspection please call asap.

Don’t forget about our other shop for service. It is smaller however often it’s easier to get  an appointment. The shop is run by 20 year ToyoTechs employee Kenny Hancock who is the General Manager at that location. Kenny was formerly the lead Master Technician at the main shop for 15 years. So feel confident you will be treated well.

Atlanta Hybrid Repair / ToyoTechs 2 is now servicing Gas Powered and Hybrid, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Nissan and other brands.

For Appointments

AHR / ToyoTechs 2

5630 Peachtree Blvd.

Chamblee Ga. 30341

770-492-7437

Located 1 mile inside I-285

across the street from the Kia dealer and Wendy’s

Rust Claims Settlement Force Toyota to Set Aside 3.4 Billion

Here is some information on a new issue with rusting/corroding on several Toyota models.

Toyota has set aside 3.4 billion to settle a federal class action lawsuit related to rusting frames. The lawsuits claim is that due to inadequate rust protection the vehicle's frames can corrode, ruining their structural integrity.

The affected models are:

2007-2008 Toyota Tundra

2005-2008 Toyota Sequoia

2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota agreed to inspect vehicle frames for rust corrosion and replace the frame for free if necessary. The company also agreed to refund past maintenance and replacement costs.

The attorneys set the estimated value of frame replacement at $15,000 per vehicle. The actual cost to Toyota could be much lower depending on how many frames need to be replaced.

Toyota has admitted no liability or wrongdoing in the proposed settlement. Under settlement terms Toyota will inspect the vehicles for 12 years from the day they were first sold.

To contact Toyota with questions call 1-800-331-4331

I am still also looking for Toyota’s remedy for the Takata airbag problem and will alert you with that information as soon as it becomes available.

Several customers asked that I do a follow up on recalls and gathering up the links for all the car manufacturers. I will get back with you about the Takata airbag recall as soon as I hear anything more.

We know everybody doesn't own a Toyota or Lexus so I have included the links to the top 11 auto manufacturers. The Takata airbag was installed in most of these manufacturers models excluding Hyundai and Kia.

Often a recall can be very serious and possibly life threatening such as the Takata airbag recall that affects between 35 - 40 million vehicles. It's been several months since I was issued a Takata recall on my own car however Toyota has not offered a remedy as of yet. My current solution offered by Toyota is still “we recommend that you do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat”  That statement does nothing to comfort me about the state of my car. I will follow up with another email once I finally received word of a solution from Toyota.

There is no shortage of recall notices on most every vehicle, we just have to decide whether it is a serious problem or not. Often times recalls are more of a frivolous nature such as a recent recall because the lack of power window switch lubrication.  

 To check your vehicle for all recalls just enter in your VIN (17 characters and numbers ) ) located on your dashboard at the bottom of your driver's side windshield. These sites will tell you of the Takata recall or any other recalls that might be for your vehicles.

http://touch.toyota.com/recall   - Toyota, Lexus and Scion

http://recalls.owners.honda.com/service-maintenance/recalls    - Honda

 http://owners.acura.com/service-maintenance/recalls     - Acura

 http://www.infinitiusa.com/recalls-vin#/     - Infiniti

 http://www.nissanusa.com/recalls-vin#/     - Nissan

 https://www.mazdausa.com/owners/recalls    - Mazda

 https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaignhome     - Hyundai

 http://www.kia.com/us/en/content/owners/safety-recall - Kia

 https://my.gm.com/recalls   - GM

 https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/maintenance/recalls.html   - Ford

 http://recalls.mopar.com/    -  Chrysler

 http://www.safercar.gov/checkforrecalls    -  US government page for all recalls

 http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/index.html    - US Government recall page for Takata air bags

Once again I will be back with you when I find more important information on the Takata recall.

Toyota Wanted to Charge Me $12,000 for a New Engine

A big thanks for the great review by Mark U. on Yelp.com

Below is the direct quote from Mark U’s Yelp review.

"Toyota wanted to charge me $12,000 for a new engine - I took it to ToyoTechs and they were able to diagnose the issue as a spring in a cylinder saving me $11,000!!! The folks I have met so far have been customer service focused and fair on pricing. Thanks!! "

For more great reviews go to: https://www.yelp.com/…/toyotechs-toyota-and-lexus-service-a

Great diagnosis and repair by Master Technician Bobby Hodges saving this customer $11,000

Pictured below is the broken spring and the replacement spring from the 2008 Sequoia. That spring is responsible for pulling the valve closed creating a sealed combustion chamber.

“Work done right, on time and at a fair price”

On February 3, 2016 Toyota killed off the Scion brand after 13 years. The good news is ToyoTechs will keep servicing the Scion brand for many years to come. Many of the Scion brand’s  vehicles will be re-badged under the Toyota brand name. The FR-S sports car, iA sedan and iM 5-door hatchback will become Toyota models. Toyota will also cancel the Scion tc compact hatchback coupe

Scions fate seems to be directly tied to falling gas prices. With so many buyers moving back into the larger cars, crossovers and trucks the sales of Scions were less in 2015 than in 2014. It shares a commonality with the former Saturn brand, that GM launched in the early 90’s to attract younger buyers. It is was very difficult even with the strength of the Toyota name behind Scion to start up a new brand.

ToyoTechs has been working on Scion’s for many years and believes that having been built by Toyota that they are good sturdy vehicles that will run for a long time. We will continue to service and repair Scions for many years to come.

ToyoTechs wants you to comfortable with the knowledge that if Toyota build it (Scions and Lexus) we will be here to service and repair it.