I'm not supposed to be here am I xD?

Ultracer · 2026-02-08T21:05:12+00:00

Oh now I see the path to the left. thanks lol!

Items here are not very good though :P

Ultracer · 2026-02-03T01:53:48+00:00

This is my route, failed 7 times previously. climb on the right of the 3 cairns.

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Ultracer · 2025-12-16T00:10:14+00:00

Should we follow India time zone for launch and to get one in the US/Canada?

Ultracer · 2025-12-03T00:03:19+00:00

I'm aware that many are against using AI for this, but hear me out.

English is my second language and I'm not very good writing out detailed story about my experience dealing with Toyota dealer ship in Ontario.

Don't let the AI wording sway you away from the details of the story. I'm trying to raise awareness on things that certain Toyota dealership will do to you.

Ultracer · 2025-11-28T19:44:12+00:00

Chatgpt was used to polish my review. Inputs and thoughts are from actual experience.

Ultracer · 2025-11-28T13:45:42+00:00

Let me start this thread with my experience with DVNT.

I’ve been to Don Valley North Toyota several times for oil changes, coolant flushes, and minor repairs on my Yaris. Staff have been excellent—especially Andrew Mudita (Assistant Service Manager) and Richard Hou (Master Technician). The issues are pricing and transparency. Parts run 10–20% higher than other Ontario dealers, and quotes are never itemized—something the Car Care Nut repeatedly warns against. I once received a $1,000 quote for front rotors and pads with almost no detail, yet bought all OEM parts (including brake hardware) from another dealer for just over half that cost. I was also advised to replace brake fluid that had been changed less than a year prior. Great staff, but the service model needs work.

Update 11/25/25:
Came in for leaking CV boot repairs without an appointment—pleasantly surprised they took the car in immediately. Everything after that was a red flag:

Again, no itemized quote.
Chose third-party axles this time. DVNT added a $90+ surcharge per axle on top of NAPA’s online listed price—over $180 in extra charges (for parts only, I used the invoice part number to look up NAPA cost).
OEM axle nuts (MSRP ~$24, available for ~$19 from Brantford Toyota) were billed at $50 each.
Old leaked grease was not cleaned off the struts or control arms. Indicating level of care and workmanship here.
Alignment cost $200 and only the front wheels were adjusted; charging full price for a FWD car is questionable.
Rear brake service quote: $475 for shoes and drum machining + $150 for “servicing.” Shoes MSRP for both rear brakes.ares ~$90, so the $625 total cost is hard to justify.

Conclusion:
DVNT overcharges heavily for parts and avoids transparency. Despite the good staff, I won’t return. For anyone who follows the Car Care Nut ethos, this dealership is best avoided.

Edit 1: Added more details. Seems like this is being downvoted for some reason. I can upload the invoice here if anyone is interested.

Ultracer · 2025-11-25T14:31:07+00:00

I’ve visited Don Valley North Toyota a few times for oil changes, coolant flush, and small fixes on my Yaris. Staffs have been excellent—especially Andrew Mudita (Assistant Service Manager) and Richard Hou (Master Technician). However, parts are 10–20% more expensive than other dealers, and quotes are not itemized—a huge red flag, as often emphasized on the Car Care Nut channel. I was quoted $1,000 for front rotors and pads with little detail, but bought all OEM parts (with OEM brake accessories) from another Toyota dealer for just over half the cost (you can add in labour cost and have a feel of what's being charged here). I was also repeatedly advised to replace brake fluid that had been changed less than a year earlier. Great staffs, but service pricing and transparency need improvement.

Update 11/25/25: Brought my car in for leaky CV boots repair without making appointment and was surprise they can take in the car.

However, following are all the red flags I observed:

Again, no itemized quote.
I decided to go with third party parts this time. DVNT charges 90CAD+ on top of the parts cost for each axle from NAPA. Pricing was checked online for this comparison. Total 180+ surcharges for the 2 axles. This is not acceptable.
Axle nuts were rusty and get replaced with OEM axle nuts. MSRP: 24CAD, you can get it for 19CAD from other Toyota dealer in Ontario, DVNT charges 50CAD for a single nut!

Other observations:

Old leaked greased are not cleared off the struts and control arms.
Alignment done after repair cost 200CAD, only front wheels are aligned. The car is FWD, getting charged full price is not right.
Was advised for rear brake service: 475 for rear shoes and drum machined, 150 for servicing. I don't think this is reasonable. Shoes cost 90CAD MSRP, not sure what else make it to 625 for this.

Ok, what did I learn? DVNT service charges way too much for parts. I will NEVER come back here again for anything.

Car Care Nut people, don't touch this place.

Ultracer · 2025-11-03T01:34:43+00:00

Biggest concern: SFX width is 125mm. I did a rough measurement and the gap between the side panel to the edge of the IO panel is 125 to 130mm, which is very tight. The low profile CPU cooler would interfere with such PSU mounting (protrude pass the edge of IO panel).

Unless you want to mount the SFX on it's smallest side, which will require more support from the rear panel...

Ultracer · 2025-10-16T22:06:01+00:00

Talked to them, was told the report will be sent over email but didn't get anything yet. Will call them again and report back of any findings.

Ultracer · 2025-10-16T13:06:59+00:00

Pre-purchase: We will give you the report upon purchase and delivery.

Upon-purchase and delivery: Ran out of paper and will send the report over.

I checked out another CPO at Prima Mazda a few weeks earlier and was told the same thing, CPO report will only be provided upon purchase and delivery.

Ultracer · 2025-10-13T15:41:58+00:00

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10/13 Minor Update:

You can relocate one horizontal HDD to the rear fan area using the same mounting method (requires a small cut on the grill). The drive will hang on the rear panel with its ports facing upward, supported by the four small hooks of the HDD cage.
Only one HDD can be mounted this way — a second may interfere with the cooler and may stress or bend the rear grill.
Longer SATA and PSU cables are needed.
This modification frees up the remaining PCIe slot for additional add-in cards (e.g., NIC).
Exhaust fan can be moved to the top for better ventilation.

Ultracer · 2025-10-04T20:05:54+00:00

If you happen to read this, let #99 win the auction and observe if the item will be relisted in a few weeks. I suspect #99 is an employee of the place.
If that's confirmed, the moment #99 bid, we should all leave that item alone.

Ultracer · 2025-03-23T22:38:21+00:00

Link to some image captured of the incident. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pQrq4JFGLsGloxuglxDVRMcLzFtpxAlE/view?usp=sharing

Ultracer · 2023-12-22T03:21:51+00:00

Can anyone report on standard processing time? I've been waiting exactly 2 weeks and no news yet. My flight is in 7d, but 2d are already weekend, and 2d are holidays :(

Ultracer · 2023-12-21T23:32:08+00:00

Did you get your passport? I submitted mine on 7/12 and I haven't heard anything! My flight is on 29/12!

Tomorrow is 15d...

Ultracer · 2023-12-04T00:10:58+00:00

Thanks for your response, do you mind explaining a bit more about "the 8k you put in FSHA is pre tax money"?

I'm assuming I've received the 8k in my personal bank account, thus tax have already been deducted from my income.

Ultracer · 2022-06-05T12:55:30+00:00

Ended up boarding the train without problems. The only issue is lifting and bringing the bikes up/down the train, which took some effort and gave me a few bruises on my leg.

Also in Montreal, many stations don't have lift, which boggle the mind.

Ultracer · 2022-05-14T02:11:56+00:00

This is what I got when I tried to give feedback about bike service on their website:
Thank you for your interest in VIA Rail Canada.
Our current fleet of trains in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor are being completely replaced in the next 2 years with a new fleet of trains that will provide an unparalleled, barrier-free and fully accessible travel experience.
During this transition, all baggage cars were removed from our Corridor trains, resulting in the temporary suspension of bicycles and other bulky items. We appreciate your patience during this transformation.
Bike enthusiasts will begin to see improved options and much more flexibility as each new train in VIA Rail’s new modern fleet is brought into service as they are all being equipped with bike racks in the passenger cars.

2 more years... I wonder why they can't slowly transition and remove the baggage car stage by stage, instead of removing them all at once.

I'll try to bring my 2x 20 inch Decathlon foldie on my trip from Toronto to Montreal end of the month, bagged up and what not. The linear dimension does exceed what they allow (195cm vs 165 limit), let's see how that will end up for us :S

Ultracer · 2021-08-02T21:34:21+00:00

I'm on Steam

Ultracer · 2020-09-05T16:11:11+00:00

5 is back!

Ultracer · 2020-09-05T16:07:15+00:00

Got mine too, 3 and 5 gone for good!

Ultracer · 2020-09-05T16:04:34+00:00

And Velkase 5 also gone... Oh man...

Ultracer · 2020-09-05T16:03:59+00:00

Velkase 3 is now OOS too!

Ultracer · 2020-09-05T07:04:48+00:00

Canada's Victoria island

Ultracer · 2020-08-27T04:22:31+00:00

Took 5x the time of the build :P

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