feel sad a bit that i had to say goodbye to my 07 vios and this thread.

But life still has to go on...i will still contribute my humble opinions if needed...keep it up Vios drivers...

still a Toyota.
Prius.

Yup. But my activity in FnF will definitely spend more in another thread, no?

I had squealing sound everytime i brake about 2 months ago.
Changed the brake pads for less than 3 months that time.

Checked the manual, and found out that sound is actually by design to alert the driver for brake pad replacement. (Which reminded me that i changed a cheaper brake pads previously)

Went ahead and replaced them by stating i want those Made in Jpn and Asbestos Free...no problems until today.

This post has been edited by dtna7: Sep 19 2012, 01:25 AM

Unless there is something really wrong with the car, i won't go back to SC after the warranty.

They charge at premium as they try to bind consumers with the warranty.

Even though you do not have any warranty now, charges are the same.

Its really up to you.
Pay at premium at SC and peace of mind.
Or learn to know which part of the car needs minor/major maintenance and bring them to your regular mechanic.
(If you do have one)

Do not think that dropping your car to a regular Ah Beng workshop will ensure everything is fine with the car. There is a reason why the service record list every major/minor service itemised.

Mechanics won't be writing a diary for you, haha.

I'm slowly learning how to maintain a car properly and i just don't like paying at premium when i know whats best for my car at regular maintenance.

This post has been edited by dtna7: Sep 30 2012, 12:29 AM

Mine is located at Lembah Maju. Quite a distance compared to old klang road haha

If you are keen let me know.

there are two belts that needs to be maintained.
One is Alternator belt
One is Air Cond belt

one at the top pulley, one below

have your mechanic check which one is causing the noise, have them changed and it will be quiet like previously.


P.S: Last year my mechanic tighten+replaced the wrong belt for me,
sound keep on annoying me during start up and raining..in the end i check myself and identified its the belt for below pulley

Sometimes you gotta learn to understand your own car for what's best