New Pistons On 2009 Yaris

[1MJ1]

Hi new member here,

Yaris 2009 bought from new with just under 20,000 on the clock.

Noise coming from the engine lasting 2 to 3 minutes when cold then disappears when the engine warms up.

Got it checked out with local London Toyota dealer. They quoted £66 for the inspection. Inspection lasted about on hour and they said new pistons were needed.

Quoted over £4,000 but reduced to £1,670 after complaining.

Feel that I am being ripped off.

Would the pistons really go on a car driven less than 20,000 miles?

Car serviced at specified intervals at Toyota dealers.

Many thanks in advance for your help

[FROSTYBALLS]

Did your dealer say why?

You could approach another Toyota dealer for a second opinion.

As the car has a Toyota service history, why not approach Toyota re a possible goodwill contribution.

[1MJ1]

Hi and many thanks for your reply.

The dealer gave no explanation as to why the pistons needed replacing.

The original quote was £4000+ reduced to £1670 after not accepting the £4000+. That for me made the alarm bells ringing.

Surely pistons shouldn't have to replaced after just 20,000 miles of careful driving?

[Devon Aygo]

Petrol or Diesel engine ?

[1MJ1]

Hi,

Petrol - 1.3 litre

[Madasafish]

Sounds like a severe case of piston slap = wear to bottom part of piston. When it expands through heat, the clearances vanish and the worn bit of the piston stops hitting the cylinder wall.

I suspect short journeys and an engine which never warms up...