Purchased a 2010 Auris diesel in July 2018. Great car! I didn't want to mess around so went for a Toyota approved used, complete with service plan and extended warranty. The car has all the service stamps from approved Toyota dealers, which was the only reason it could be sold as an approved used.
I had it used today and had the following:
- front brakes - discs lipped, pads recently replaced non genuine (cost to fix £127)
- rear bleed nipples seized in calipers (cost to fix £700)
I was wondering if this is indicative that at some point the brakes were serviced by an less reputable garage, and if, as well as using non-genuine pads, they could have over tightened the brake nipples. Is this a possibility or is it likely the seizing is just a sign of age? Should I try to negotiate a discount given the presence of non-genuine parts?
Thanks for your help.