|
Toyota vehicle owners are opting to buy new engines to extend the life of their
vehicles.
Engine sales have tripled since Toyota reduced their prices in early 2003.
That price reduction has made it more attractive to buy a new engine than a
reconditioned unit, according to the senior manager of Toyota's Customer
Services Division, Mr. Tony Bottacin.
“As a result of those price reductions, the step up from a reconditioned
motor to a brand new one is not so big financially," he said.
“And the advantage is that you get all the benefits of buying new, Toyota
Genuine Parts.
“By opting for a new engine, you have all the benefits of Toyota’s quality
control systems, as well as the back-up of your Toyota warranty and dealer
service. Reconditioned motors are often an unknown quantity and they may feature
non-Genuine parts,” he said.
Mr Bottacin said the option of buying new was particularly attractive for
diesel engines, where aftermarket parts were typically quite expensive.
Toyota's new engines for vehicles including HiLux, Prado, LandCruiser, RAV4
and Coaster buses are competitively priced.
Mr Bottacin said many fleet owners were choosing a new engine over a
reconditioned one because it made good business sense.
Rockhampton bus operator Capricorn Sun Bus recently opted for a new Coaster
engine for one of its high mileage vehicles. Operations manager Bruce Findlater
said the company looked at reconditioned engines but decided to buy a new unit
from Ian Weigh Toyota.
“We decided on a new motor rather than a reconditioned one because you know
what you’re getting. We got a good deal from Ian Weigh and in the end there
wasn’t much difference in price,” he said.
“I don’t think we could have got a quality reconditioned motor for any less."
“Buying a new motor gives you peace of mind and as a business it’s good to
know that you’re getting a motor you know is going to last,” he said.
|
