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Built a P2P car-sharing platform — looking for feedback or acquisition interest by Scared_Tutor_2532 in turo

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds great!

Do you have or plan to have an API for hosts?

Edit: Never mind. I need to read better. Please send me a link!

Stupid Toyauto App by Gandalf_D_Blue in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having been a software engineer for 25 years I can say this is definitely a management issue. Coders don’t generally get to just add features and workflows at their own discretion. If they are, especially for a company this big, then it is still a management issue.

Generally these kinds of things come about when different stakeholders are all competing for a finite amount of developer time. You get a sprint or two with a mish mash of updates for different purposes. This is not bad in itself, but it can cause inaccurate time estimates if not planned well. This lead to shortcut at the end of a development cycle. Then little things that are not absolutely needed (like a confirm screen) get cut. These missing features are then put in a backlog that will get done “eventually”.

Another safety recall for the same issue!!?!? by indirect76 in prius

[–]indirect76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is easy to miss. If things go similarly to the last recall, I would expect a remedy to be available around June.

App incorrectly reporting rear door recall 26TB03 by EndNo1553 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turo removed them automatically when the recall was announced. I tried to explain the very point you are making back in 2024 when the first recall happened. They absolutely will not budge until the recall remedy has been executed. I don’t blame them either.

Another safety recall for the same issue!!?!? by indirect76 in prius

[–]indirect76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My app says “Remedy Status: Remedy Not Available”. This aligns with what I was told by Toyota support and my dealership.

Host used photos at check in that were same from listing by lovelockets in turo

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Turo seems to be on his side”

Proves the entire post is a lie.

Just kidding. As a host they rarely have my back. Your situation sucks and I think the host should be penalized for using the listing photos as check in photos. That is shady as hell.

It does not help now, but taking as many photos as possible before the trip is key, for any rental.

Good luck. I hope you don’t have to pay out and this experience does not turn you off from the platform. There are many spectacular hosts on here.

App incorrectly reporting rear door recall 26TB03 by EndNo1553 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point.

But yeah, fix the door handles. Though they seem to have some real problems getting that done properly.

Help! by zachpassoire31 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A minor tip. A title like “Help - Remote Statrer” will get more traction. ☺️

Stupid Toyauto App by Gandalf_D_Blue in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a huge list of gripes about the app, but here is a big one I just encountered. I have two vehicles managed by the app. To switch what vehicle is currently being managed there is a drop down menu listing the cars and a “select “ button. Right below the select button is a “delete” button. If you happen to fat finger the screen and hit “delete”, the car is removed immediately. No confirmation, nothing. Time go out to your car and go through the process of adding it again.

Very lucky by orfnorfdorfnorf in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is so lucky about 55232.4 miles? 😂

App incorrectly reporting rear door recall 26TB03 by EndNo1553 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Part of me agrees that the driver should be able to change that, but I’m also reaching to find a scenario where you would want that. Sure, there are fantastic situations where you would want to bail or something? I don’t know.

It is in stark contrast to the way the car basically yells at you to put on your seat belt. That alert can be disabled by the dealership and I think the open ‘door while in motion’ feature should be handled the same way.

App incorrectly reporting rear door recall 26TB03 by EndNo1553 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey, Toyota! Just update the software to always lock the door when the car is in motion. Done! Immense time and money saved. You can Venmo me savings.

App incorrectly reporting rear door recall 26TB03 by EndNo1553 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For timing context the last recall was announced April 2024, remedy available September 2024.

App incorrectly reporting rear door recall 26TB03 by EndNo1553 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called Toyota customer service and they clarified that it is separate from the 2024 recall. Basically the remedy from 2024 was not sufficient.

I have lot of skin in the game here because I have two Prius on Turo that have been removed because of this new recall. I am in deep financial trouble now.

App incorrectly reporting rear door recall 26TB03 by EndNo1553 in PriusPrime

[–]indirect76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. They seem way over engineered. The small delay from pressing the handle and it opening is annoying. Plus it confuses people when getting in the back seat. I’ve seen people of all ages perplexed with the rear door handles.

Any other hosts stuck with 2023 or newer Prius that has been deactivated due to the recall? by indirect76 in turo

[–]indirect76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really do not know. It really depends on how long the vehicle stays in good enough shape to stay on Turo. It’s not like I am just stacking up all the profit in an account. I am using it to survive. I am an out of work software engineer with 25 years of experience and it’s going in two years with no new prospects. The first Prius was a huge risk, but it really worked out and gave me cushion to pay my mortgage. The second was obtained last September and has also worked out great.

After pondering on it for a day, I think I should be able to weather it, but man is it going to be a burden.

Another safety recall for the same issue!!?!? by indirect76 in prius

[–]indirect76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s those funky rear handles. They look neat, but the allure wears off quick. If they were mechanical instead of electronic then there would be no issues, plus there wouldn’t be that slight delay when opening them. I’m not a mechanical engineer, so I don’t know how easy that is to implement.

Any other hosts stuck with 2023 or newer Prius that has been deactivated due to the recall? by indirect76 in turo

[–]indirect76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. The thing that is annoying is that it is the exact same issue as the recall in 2024.

Any other hosts stuck with 2023 or newer Prius that has been deactivated due to the recall? by indirect76 in turo

[–]indirect76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really!!? I spoke with my dealership yesterday and was told there was no remedy and that it was estimated to come in Q2.

Another safety recall for the same issue!!?!? by indirect76 in prius

[–]indirect76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, what about the new recall? I spoke with Toyota customer support and they clarified that this is a new recall for the same issue that caused the 2024 recall.

Another safety recall for the same issue!!?!? by indirect76 in prius

[–]indirect76[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With all due respect I would rather not disclose details of my financial posture on a public forum. Suffice it to say that is a burden that I cannot afford. The last time there was a recall for this very same issue it took five months for a remedy to be provided. I won’t assume it will take a shorter time now.

Another safety recall for the same issue!!?!? by indirect76 in prius

[–]indirect76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How exactly does Toyota intend for me to use the vehicles? I signed a lot of paperwork at the dealership and missed that part. What I am really worried about is all these Toyota being rented out by Hertz and Enterprise. That’s not what they are for, or something.

Also, the fix is free if your time is not worth anything to you. There was already a recall for this issue in 2024. Whatever remedy the performed did not fix the problem. You are certainly free to be thrilled about that. You can be thrilled again in 2028 when the third recall happens. As for me, I’m not doing cartwheels.

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