Gave my trusty Toyota Innova the automatic car wash experience

Then Innova was placed inside the wash chamber where a horizontal and vertical rotating part will do the cleaning with multiple iterations.

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Update about the 'n'th service of the Innova:

On 27-Feb-2024, I had booked an appointment for the periodic 5000 km interval service at Amana Toyota, Kasaragod. The service appointment was made via the Toyota i-Connect app: selecting the service center, service advisor, date and time was all seamless. Previously, either Dad or Uncle used to book the appointment via phone call. But when there is technology to use, why do certain things the old school way!?

Before I post the screenshot of the invoice, let me give the update on recent incident that happened:

In mid-Feb, Innova had done multiple runs to Sullia and one long trip to KR Nagara for a family function. Before that, it required a good body wash and interior cleaning. The pathetic summer did not allow me to do it on my own at home. So, I thought why not to try the machine wash which I had been seeing a lot of times when going to my uncle's home. So, one fine afternoon, took Innova for wash there.

The interior was cleaned, waste removed and dashboard polish was done as part of the full body wash. Followed by this, the supervisor inspected the rear spoiler. If they doubt the rear spoiler or any part is vulnerable during this machine wash, they proceed to maually wash the entire vehicle. But spoiler was intact. Supervisor then covered the front and rear wipers with a rubber roll, they attached cello tapes to the either side of the front and rear bumper. Then Innova was placed inside the wash chamber where a horizontal and vertical rotating part will do the cleaning with multiple iterations. This wash was followed by a blower too, which was attached to that machine setup. So, very less manual interruption unlike in the traditional car wash facilities.

If you look closely, the wiper blades can be seen covered with a rubber to avoid getting ripped off or damaged!

The water is sprayed from all 4 directions. Even the bottom was cleaned after the body wash!

Once the machine wash was completed, Innova was moved ahead so that the workers can wipe the water remainings and polish the body and interiors. This is when I noticed the left side roof drip moulding was ripped off. I did not have any complaints towards the car wash because I should have asked ASC to replace both the mouldings during the last service where the front windshield was repaired due to water leak.

Immediately I called the Amana Toyota Parts, enquired about if the mouldings were available. If not how long it will take to acquire the parts from Bidadi plant/warehouse? I was informed that the item will be available in 2 working days and I had to make advance payment of ₹1000/-.

Since Innova had planned family runs in place, I got that fixed temorarily from a FNG who is a ex-Toyota employee using 3M tape. After all the family functions got over, a personnel from Toyota came to pick up the vehicle for the planned maintenance. Below is the work carried out during this service:

This is the periodic service invoice screenshot. Labour plus part charges mentioned clearly.

The body shop invoice which included the drip moulding work carried out professionally!

Toyota maintains periodic/general service invoice separate and the body shop/paint job invoice separate. I believe the same is followed by other OEMs as well.

The total bill came out to be ₹10120/- (including the advance payment). At the current market condition, this is not a too heavy bill for the pockets. And, I believe in 'reduce and reuse' policy of the 3Rs. Instead of going after a car at the present times which is solely dependant on sensors and electronics majorly, I still love to keep the old school vehicle which are simple but reliable!

A lot of restoration work items have been planned by me. Once the necessary funds are made ready in coming days, I am planning to get the Innova fully repainted from Thrust Performance at Bengalaru. More on this when the right time comes!

Until then, drive safe!

Sud.

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