In our country, Toyota is traditionally perceived as the untouchable bastion of robustness in the automotive world, but recently sparks of doubt have begun to fly around this reputation. Mass recalls from the market and problems with new engines have forced many to ask themselves: is there anything left of the legendary durability, or is the brand simply resting on its old laurels? The mechanics at the Aeschbach Automotive service stations decided to put their cards on the table.
The question that worries every owner is short and clear: is Toyota's reliability overrated today? The answers from the experts at the service station are nuanced, but categorical in one direction - the car is as "eternal" as the meticulous care of it is. While one of the mechanics firmly believes that the brand remains the "gold standard", his colleague admits that the halo of infallibility can would have faded quite a bit. However, the sight of cars with mileage between 480,000 and 640,000 kilometers, still "purring" under the hood, continues to be an everyday occurrence in their practice.
However, in consumer forums, the debate is even fiercer. Skeptics claim that the new models are far from the engineering perfection of the machines from the end of the last century. Defenders of the brand counter that it is unfair to judge the entire range by a few defective units. Both sides, however, unite around one insight: modern technologies require uncompromising maintenance. The times when you could forget about changing the oil and the car just kept going are long gone.
The reality is that even a recognized leader like Toyota is not immune to manufacturing defects, but statistics remain on its side. The legend lives on, but it is no longer an unconditional gift from dealer, but a shared responsibility between the manufacturer and the owner. If you want your Japanese car to live up to half a million kilometers with dignity, you should forget about compromises in the service. Toyota is still a marathon runner, but even marathon runners need the right fuel and regular inspections so that they don't break down in the middle of the road. And what is your opinion on the subject, you can share in the comments below.