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  1. I'd look for one that has had it's annual service done by Toyota as well, therefore having the battery check every year. Normal things really just make sure everything works, usual background checks with MOT and mileage, previous owners. I went to look at one 100 miles away that was described as immaculate and low mileage yet it had the looks of a car that had done loads of miles (worn pedal rubbers, different makes of cheap tyres on all 4 wheels and every alloy was scuffed). The one I bought had full Toyota history and was immaculate. Just be prepared to walk away and don't let the salesman sway you :)
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  2. In considering powder coating, you'll need to factor in the cost of having the tyres removed, and then refitted afterwards.
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  3. Hi. If you did have any issues with insurance for a change of wheels then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.
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  4. Wind deflectors are brilliant in these situations and they look cool as well!
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  5. If the car has had regular visits to the local car wash centre then I'm not surprised that they've started to rust, they use very potent cleaners on the wheels in order to blast away the brake dust with pressurised water, they don't use a sponge of mitt on the wheels that's reserved for the bodywork and glass only. So imagine them squirting the wheel cleaner onto the plastic trims and which some will find its way onto the wheels via the gaps in the trims and if not rinsed off after a short time will stain or damage the surface. I would (and have in the past) repaint the wheels using this stuff:(Very high gloss indeed) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTIP-HIGH-GLOSS-BLACK-SPRAY-PAINT-500ml/223482138192?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I used this paint on these steelies
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  6. yossarian247

    DPF

    Hi, DPF cleaner additives can only help any soot to burn off, they can not do anything to non-combustible ash. DPFs do fill up with ash over time and eventually need replacement due to this. There are companies which specialise in cleaning ash out of DPFs which can help to prolong their life, although I understand it doesn't totally renew them, just makes them last a bit longer.
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  7. Okay here is an update. Changed the oil to Castrol Magnatec Start Stop 5W30 C2 along with Mann Oil filter. The difference is pretty evident. Smoke have reduced, engine smoothed. I had been driving in a lot of traffic and slow moving roads so cant really comment on MPG. Did 125 miles on new oil so far. I will keep everyone posted with oil level post 1000 miles on new oil. Thank you everyone.
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  8. Beware of swapping steelies for alloys, as your insurance company would likely need to be informed, as any deviation from the original spec for the model, such as swapping steelies for alloys would be classed as a modification, and some insurers will refuse to insure you if they find out your car has been modified. I wanted to put alloys on my own 2006 Yaris, as it also has rusty steelies showing through the wheel trims, but decided against it as I could have been made to pay higher insurance premiums. Refurbing the original steelies would be the better way to go, unless of course your insurer does not mind you modifying your car, but its wise to ask them before doing any wheel swapping.
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  9. This company is near me, they did my callipers and my daughter’s alloys. I know someone who works there, I can ask him what they do with steel wheels. I think they charge £25 for steel rims. https://www.pentlandpowdercoating.co.uk/product-services/alloy-wheel-refurbishment/
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  10. I was looking for a set of steel wheels to put my winters on to as I didn't want to have to pay to swap the tyres in December & then again in March every year on to my OEM alloys. I kept my eyes peeled on Facebook market place, ebay, etc and managed to pick up 4 OEM Mk2 Yaris alloys for £100 that were almost perfect condition. Don't bother with steels as you can get 2nd hand alloys for cheaper which also look better than steels & won't rust like steel.
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  11. Truth is, steel rims will always be like that, i bought 2 pairs that looked like new, 2nd season in, rust is already showing on the outside. I would not waste money on it and try to do it myself, clean with wire wheel, remove paint with paint stripper, use something to remove the rust, if any, and treat it against coming back. After that should be just primer + paint. You can get them blaster, but if there are any imprefections caused by rust, blasting wont do anything, neither will powder coating it, you could be just better off buying a used pair in a good condition. I even tried applying some oil/grease to mine when i got them, as they were pretty nice, to try to make them a bit more rust resistant, but still they only survived until end of 2nd season.
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  12. Well it's Sunday night, and time for another video upload. A huge thank you again for the few of you that watch it, cheers.
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  13. Did you apply the workarounds for getting it to run properly on i'm guessing, Windows 7? Sadly it works best on Win XP, but anything newer there's a bunch of workaround steps.
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  14. Now that cars no longer have distinct roof gutters, the same would be true of most cars.
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