My 2018 Camry made a ticking noise since the day I got it - Gabberelli
My 2018 Camry made a ticking noise since the day I got it brand new off the lot. When I first brought it in for service (very early into getting it) I mentioned it to the service writer. He had the mechanic look at it and came back to say it was normal. Since then, I have brought it to this shop for every scheduled service (on time). They have done every single thing to it including oil changes, a brake replacement, new tires, even bought new wipers from them. After 65,000 miles, the engine started knocking and it was LOUD. I brought it in to the shop and was told I shouldn't drive it anymore. They asked if I had another car and even though I said no, they didn't offer me a loaner. I told them I was concerned because I drive it 70 miles a day; they didn't bat an eye. I scheduled a time for them to look at it further a week later and received a call the day before saying they wouldn't be able to look extensively enough on the scheduled day and to wait for a call back. I never received a call. I called three days later to see what was happening and the woman on the phone said she saw no notes regarding the knocking. I scheduled an appt and told her I wanted them to take the engine apart. I brought it in and they had my car for hours and told me they still couldn't diagnose it. They did not take the engine apart. The service writer told me he would call me back after he talked to his manager. I received no call. I left a message days later and I still did not get a call back. Tried to talk to the GM and got denied. When I finally got the service writer, he told me I would have to call corporate and figure it out on my own!! Corporate told me I would need to pay for the engine to be pulled apart but there was no guarantee they would cover the fix if they couldn't prove it was something related to the ticking (warranty expired after 60k miles). I bought a Toyota because it was supposed to be the most reliable car and their customer service was supposed to be top tier. Neither are true.
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