Mechanic south of adelaide

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Hi guys, finally got back in a paj just bought a NP 04 auto Diesel Exceed with 112k on it. looking for a trusted mechanic south of Adelaide to check it out. I say trusted bought from a Toyota dealer who did oil change before sale but overfilled it by at least half a litre, luckily I checked it when I got home. Also noticed it feels a bit floaty in the front over 60kmh round bends any ideas?
Thanks in advance

[hobbo Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close hobbo]

I wouldn't worry about the Floating, mine was the same, much worst than my old NM I had. Must be the weight of the Diesel and Bull Bar.

[gopher Member Find all posts View Profile Close gopher]

Thanks only asked as drove another 06 np exceed with215k on it and it felt much more direct and only had a nudge bar mine has factory bull bar.

[XXXceed Member Find all posts View Profile Close XXXceed]

Nice score there mate, do you mind if I ask which Toyota dealer you got it from ? If the service history is good, than a few things like the rear arm bushes and front anti roll bar 'd' bushes are something to look at.you have your 3 month used car wty. So worth getting an inspection done on it. Are you an raa member ? Try down south car repairs, o'sullivan beach rd.

[Bobster Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bobster]

Try N&J Auto Chapman rd, Hackham.

I take both my 05 Diesel Paj & the wifes Toyota RAV4 to him and can highly reccomend him.

[hiedipro Member Find all posts View Profile Close hiedipro]

Hi guys, finally got back in a paj just bought a NP 04 auto Diesel Exceed with 112k on it. looking for a trusted mechanic south of Adelaide to check it out. I say trusted bought from a Toyota dealer who did oil change before sale but overfilled it by at least half a litre, luckily I checked it when I got home. Also noticed it feels a bit floaty in the front over 60kmh round bends any ideas?
Thanks in advance

I have an 03 NP 3.2 DiD & dont have any sensation of float. I do keep my tyres about 3 psi above recommended if that makes a diff.
Make sure get a torch & mirror, or inspection camera, & look through the oil filler at the chain guide. Get it replaced under wty if there is ANY SIGN of wear.Look up the many threads on this under Timing Chain GUIDE.

[Tricky Dicky Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tricky Dicky]

Hi guys, finally got back in a paj just bought a NP 04 auto Diesel Exceed with 112k on it. looking for a trusted mechanic south of Adelaide to check it out. I say trusted bought from a Toyota dealer who did oil change before sale but overfilled it by at least half a litre, luckily I checked it when I got home. Also noticed it feels a bit floaty in the front over 60kmh round bends any ideas?
Thanks in advance

I have been going to Perkins Auto Repairs at Mc Laren Vale for years and he is great. Had a problem recently and he went to extremes in research to fix my problem and no issues since.

[gopher Member Find all posts View Profile Close gopher]

Thanks Guys
It was bought from Cornes Toyota hawthorne.
I will get total check over done on it. Thanks for all the tips.

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Forgot yes am RAA member, good service history,.

[XXXceed Member Find all posts View Profile Close XXXceed]

Lol, they must like NP exceeds at that dealership.you can get a vehicle inspection done thru your raa membership, that way you have a bit of back up. Also, you could try Adams auto centre Colorado crt morphett vale.hope you are enjoying the paj, those heated leather seats are nice on cold mornings !

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NO heated seats in this one unfortunately , know what you mean had an NW VRX before had to sell. Thanks ill do that,

[MoreliaMatt Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close MoreliaMatt]

you could try Adams auto centre Colorado crt morphett vale

Have also heard good things about them, one of my friends is their receptionist person, if you speak to her, her name is Taryn, mention my username and she will look after you!

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Thanks to all great help.