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@Shaun T Have pmd you !

You're not wrong there Ash, greedy retailers trying to make a dollar. I say let them all bleed & see how they like it, surely they must be hurting by now. I have rarely walked into either of the big 3 auto stores, essentially purchased nothing all year. Have plenty stock to keep going, anticipating big Black Friday sales. I have also been considering swapping out my Aurion for something much taller (cos lower back issues) & super efficient but I just can't bring myself to flushing all that $$ for the sake of it, especially given the Aurion is still like a new car. Also concerned about leaving the very good safety of a car manufactured by Toyota for something a little unknown despite also being Japanese made. Then there's the ever changing landscape in the middle east which is excuse enough to instill fear into everyone from producers to stockbrokers to retailers and of course those that live there. Interesting times ahead for sure.

What exactly did the dealer do to resolve the issue? Was it related to wheel sensor/stability/traction calibration ?

Looks like cam cover gasket from here . . . 7 yrs a bit early for replacement tho. Worth nipping up the bolts a little, go criss cross pattern & apply pressure evenly. If that don't work then replace the gasket - easy job.

@ky2612 ^^^^

It's unusual that Toyota make a dud car/engine but it looks like the CHR is just such example. Tell them you want a refund & get something else ! If the dealer fobs you off, call Toyota Customer Assistance Centre. If they say no then call the ACCC.

Wow ! Love these cars, I actually used to own one, dumb **** me got rid of it ! Only 150 odd came down under, I even have the brochure for it ! Go like the clappers when tuned & worked on. Back in the day I met Harry Kojima from AVO who knew what to do to wake these cars up. Nice, thanks for sharing 🙂

A = model code of vehicle (Toyota speak) B = maybe - good chance if they look the same. wrecker is your friend.

that's not going to be easy to find . . . . you might have to import them or just go OZ rally style 😉

Was going to suggest https://www.driveindustries.com.au/ but they appear temporarily closed. Try calling them.

Love this guy, he's so passionate about tribology & all that work for some results. I now understand why some nerds out there mix their own oils ! Thanks Ash !

Xcnlt result, well done. Great finish on the paint - you must be a painter by trade ? Let the painter paint !

@otnimus did you ever get to the bottom of this issue? Was it the "hybrid" brake pedal causing it ?

Initially I thought ABS or Traction Control intervening as a result of loss of traction or grip but you said normal slow down so now I'm unsure. Perhaps a video would help us assist ? I have heard of some recall issues with the Corolla Cross & operational anomalies with the Toyota "SafeTSense" system in general, the later may be what you're experiencing & what Toyota would class as a "normal characteristic" of the car 😉

^^ Perish the thought of Potenza Sports for your car, not available in your size. Get the RE003, good compromise of performance & grip, currently on special !