Good Mechanic And Workshop For Toyota Ae100 @ Matara

[DELO 5]

Does any one know the good place for Wheel alignment, EFI tuneup, power shutter/ mirror repairs for toyota ae 100 in Matara district please left a post here.

This is my 1st car and i need to use it for long as possible. hence to make it nicely

Thank You!

[BuBi]

You don't need to do a wheel alignment per se unless if you change your older tires. This goes to EFI tune up also. You don't need to do it unless you car is having significant pulling power issues. AFAIK do a full service first including changing all the oils in your car, timing belt, battery etc.,. Then decide whether you need to do wheel alignment or a proper tune up.

[Davy]

Sorry for having to go OT here, but a few things need to be corrected.

You don't need to do a wheel alignment per se unless if you change your older tires. This goes to EFI tune up also. You don't need to do it unless you car is having significant pulling power issues.

Not true. A wheel alignment should be done in any situation where the suspension system has either been worked on, or had to be even partially taken apart for another repair. This includes, changing tyres, rims, replacing wheel bearings, shocks, CV joints, transmission repair (on vehicles that has a front axle), power steering or any suspension repair.

As for EFI tune-up, Waiting long enough until your car develops "significant pulling power issues" is not a good idea. If you want the engine to run optimally (which in turn ensures fuel efficiency and a smooth drive), you need to ensure that the car undergoes a fuel system clean-up every now and then.

Garages in Matara: I remember trinity getting a repair done from a place in Matara and was quite happy with their work. Not really sure if that was UniMo in Matara.

Also OP, we have the thread below. You can use it to find/share info about good workshops.

http://forum.autolanka.com/topic/15974-good-mechanics-technicians-workshops/

Edited November 25, 2015 by Davy

[DELO 5]

This car is pulling to left side once steering wheel set free from hands, and in rough roads ( roads with gravel inter lock bricked and low level carpets ) makes feels to steering wheel. "athata danenawa steering wheel eka depaththata helavenanawa wage"

Last owner told me to go for EFI tune-up. other wise I don't know it is essential. car doesn't shows any pulling power issues as I feels

For full servicing is it require to change the timing belt or what are the essentials to do

Is there any good book available to refer in order to get an clear idea on these aspects

Please throw some light. still I'm blind on these aspect and its sure the local garage man will pull my all the teeth out once they rectified that I'm new

[Rumesh88]

First get your suspension and steering components like "track rod ends" ("tie rod ends") checked for wear and replaced if needed. Do the same with "ball joints", "lower arm bushings" and perhaps the "front struts" too. You may not have problems with all these but better to get them checked and attended if needed before going for a wheel alignment.

A tune up in a EFI engine is nothing more than a inspection/clean up of the "throttle body", "PCV", "injectors", "fuel pump" etc., and replacing of "air filter", "fuel filter" and "spark plugs" after an inspection. Also get your ATF replaced and timing belt changed if they are due. At the time of changing ATF better to remove the sump cover and get the internal magnets cleaned and filter replaced if not done within the last 50,000kms or so. When the ATF sump is removed for inspection, you get a chance to inspect the debris inside and decide on the condition of your auto box.

You do not need a book for this, but most of the information is available online if you take your time to Google for terms mentioned within quotation marks above together with "AE100".

Didn't you ask the previous owner for maintenance records? At least if the timing belt and ATF were changed recently? If he has the previous ECO certificates you can get at least a rough idea whether a tune up is due.

Edited November 27, 2015 by Rumesh88

[DELO 5]

previous owner said that he didn't do any thing and just ride it 20000km with out any issue.

Does wheel alignment garage is doing the other things mentioned above or should I need to move in to a mechanical garage.

can you recommend a good place to visit for solve all this issues and make a full service

best regards!! Thank you.

Edited November 27, 2015 by DELO 5

[Rumesh88]

previous owner said that he didn't do any thing and just ride it 20000km with out any issue.

Does wheel alignment garage is doing the other things mentioned above or should I need to move in to a mechanical garage.

can you recommend a good place to visit for solve all this issues and make a full service

best regards!! Thank you.

Typical Toyota mentality! They think that Toyotas can run without maintenance forever and then sell them for a song passing all the issues to the next buyer. Toyota buyers are equally responsible cos they go blind to the obvious and grab whatever Toyota that comes their way. At least has he changed engine oil and the filter within the 20000km (I doubt the figure unless he gave you ECO certificates for the last two years as a proof) he ran? Now that you don't have any idea when the T-belt was last changed (ie if it was changed at least once for the last 15 years!) and ATF was replaced get them done at the earliest.

Usually the wheel alignment is done at separate places but not necessarily so. I don't think it would be so difficult to find a reputed place in Matara if you ask around. What's the point in me recommending a place in Colombo? Also do not expect to get all these things done under one roof unless you go with a deep pocket to a place like the agent.

Edited November 27, 2015 by Rumesh88

[BuBi]

previous owner said that he didn't do any thing and just ride it 20000km with out any issue.

Does wheel alignment garage is doing the other things mentioned above or should I need to move in to a mechanical garage.

can you recommend a good place to visit for solve all this issues and make a full service

best regards!! Thank you.

If previous owner didn't do the routine maintenance, then you have to face the consequences. Do a full service and replace batteries, T belts etc., immediately.

Note that services station don't do repairs of vehicles. You have to seek a proper mechanic to do those things.

AFAIK don't go to fancy wheel alignment joints with computers and other gimmicks. Stick to a joint that do manual wheel alignments.

[BuBi]

Typical Toyota mentality! They think that Toyotas can run without maintenance forever and then sell them for a song passing all the issues to the next buyer. Toyota buyers are equally responsible cos they go blind to the obvious and grab whatever Toyota that comes their way. At least has he changed engine oil and the filter within the 20000km (I doubt the figure unless he gave you ECO certificates for the last two years as a proof) he ran? Now that you don't have any idea when the T-belt was last changed (ie if it was changed at least once for the last 15 years!) and ATF was replaced get them done at the earliest.

Usually the wheel alignment is done at separate places but not necessarily so. I don't think it would be so difficult to find a reputed place in Matara if you ask around. What's the point in me recommending a place in Colombo? Also do not expect to get all these things done under one roof unless you go with a deep pocket to a place like the agent.

I don't think the previous owner hadn't even changed the engine oil or done a service during the 20,000 km period. What he might've meant was that the car didn't give him a trouble for 20,000 KM. Obviously there is a uncertainty with the T belt life. It needs to be replaced ASAP.

[DELO 5]

What's the point in me recommending a place in Colombo? Also do not expect to get all these things done under one roof unless you go with a deep pocket to a place like the agent.

I just asked . I read that trades relate to the carburetor issue and you have commented in a professional manner and also your postings are sound and detailed.

Once I attend repairs I wouldn't have prolong time to spend hear and there as I m doing in navy. civil life timing is relay critical factor for me. presently I stays at kankasanthurei harbour and I need to get my family there along with my car. so to make it clearly.

So place doesn't matter with the compensation of requirement. but cost matters, coz I m also government servant. Income is bloody well fixed. Hence need a fair place not like agents who makes dolor billing

[DELO 5]

I don't think the previous owner hadn't even changed the engine oil or done a service during the 20,000 km period. What he might've meant was that the car didn't give him a trouble for 20,000 KM. Obviously there is a uncertainty with the T belt life. It needs to be replaced ASAP.

Yes you're correct he may not changed the engine oil. its look tough dark. but car doesn't shows any colour in tail pipe gas and water comes out in the initial start only.

Edited November 27, 2015 by DELO 5

[Rumesh88]

Yes you're correct he may not changed the engine oil. its look tough dark. but car doesn't shows any colour in tail pipe gas and water comes out in the initial start only.

That's exactly why I referred to the previous owner as one with the typical Toyota mentality. I just don't understand those who sell their cars without even doing the basic maintenance items like changing engine oil.

BTW since your requirement is somewhat specific with occasional long journeys, I have PMed you a few places around Colombo to get your repairs done. Please check your in box. You may stagger the repairs and tune ups according to following priorities.

1. T-Belt immediately for you never know when it is going to fail.

2. ATF Check if it is pink or red color and clear without sediments. If it is dark in color then change immediately.

3. Engine oil and filter. Ask the previous owner as to when it was done last if you can trust him.( I wouldn't ) Otherwise change immediately.

4. Steering linkage, suspension (if applicable) and wheel alignment. You will have to get this done before taking the car on long trips.

5. Tune up