https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:49:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2365484 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:25:34 +0000 anonysquire 2365484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is Toyota the car where the breaks went out or something? Take back the minivan and get a new suv. Glad they are giving you a rental atleast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2365175 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:28:31 +0000 snowjewelz 2365175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: good! hope that one works out for your trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2365164 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:16:12 +0000 BandDmommy 2365164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: Still no idea what is wrong with car. It will be in shop for foreseeable future. They are giving us a minivan loaner for our road trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362906 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:04:04 +0000 BandDmommy 2362906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluebonnet: we are talking to both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362888 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:59:47 +0000 Bluebonnet 2362888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: Are you talking to the sales manager or service manager? If not, get them involved quickly. Explain that you purchased your brand new Toyota because of the reputation for being safe and reliable. You are very disatisfied that you have spent a lot of time dealing with a check engine light that shouldn't be dealing with on a brand new Toyota. Explain you have 2 small kids and will be doing a roadtrip for Thanksgiving and you don't feel save driving your current minivan and request a loaner from Toyota. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362875 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:54:42 +0000 BandDmommy 2362875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: one of my husbands bosses is friends with the owner of the dealership. DH has thrown that out a few times, not sure if he would do anything though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362867 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:52:19 +0000 BananaPancakes 2362867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: I definetly think you're doing the right thing by raising a stink about it to the dealership because that is not cool, but I doubt it is urgent with it being a new vehicle. You have any lawyer friends or clients you could trade services with? I'd be starting he process to scare the dealership a little at this point. My SIL's father is an attorney and they just went through this with a new VW and got it swapped it with another after doing a little threatening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362818 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:35:02 +0000 BandDmommy 2362818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: the problem is that when the light pops on all the display does is flash "urgent check light." It's incredibly annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362809 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:33:37 +0000 winniebee 2362809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would demand a rental minivan from the dealer for the trip, if the issue hasn't been resolved by then. We did this when my husband's brand new truck repeatedly wouldn't start and they had no idea why it kept happening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362806 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:32:31 +0000 BandDmommy 2362806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: honestly, at 2000 miles I think the dealership should know how to fix it and if they can't fix it, I certainly can not. Plus I don't think it's my responsibility. A car that new shouldn't have issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362798 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:30:44 +0000 avivoca 2362798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: Have you checked your owner's manual to see what it says? My check engine light came on a few weeks ago and my manual said it was something with the emissions system. I took it to Auto Zone to check the codes, changed the air filter and after a week the light went off. </p> <p>I'd say it's likely a sensor, but have you taken it to Auto Zone and had them plug the code reader in to see what it could be? That might narrow your possible problems.</p> <p>Also, I would rent a car for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362776 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:21:40 +0000 yin 2362776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would take the SUV. A reliable and safe car is important for such a long trip. I drive a small sedan (Acura TSX), and it has been our go to road trip car. </p> <p>As far as check engine lights go, my DH has a device that checks for the problem associated. Most of the time he can look it up and fix it himself. Each time the issue was small, and we could continue to drive. I would be worried as to why it keeps coming up though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362768 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:20:35 +0000 BananaPancakes 2362768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: I'd just take the new van. But that's only because I'm willing to bet its just a faulty sensor. I think it's ridiculous they can't locate it, but if it's driving fine, then it probably is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362753 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:16:17 +0000 BandDmommy 2362753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I have just always been told it's a big no to drive with check engine light. I'm such a rule follower. This will be living on the edge for me. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362728 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:08:23 +0000 mediagirl 2362728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's just a light, right? So, take the minivan! Then yell at the dealership again when you get back. Sue them for pain and suffering (worry over what-ifs). :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362722 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:06:06 +0000 Mamaof2 2362722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: take the minivan - maybe it will break down 30 mins into your trip then you have an excuse not to go! :silly: :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362706 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:57:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2362706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: Make them loan you a Lexus LX or something, lol! This is really unacceptable. They really need to do something about your upcoming trip, since neither options are good! Make a big stink on social media! I hear now that's what gets their attention by writing on their FB/IG/Twitter, tagging them, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362690 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:52:27 +0000 BandDmommy 2362690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Tuesday. But my guess is the light will come back on sometime soon. Hopefully before we leave for our trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362687 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:51:05 +0000 regberadaisy 2362687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: when do you leave for your road trip? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362683 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:49:46 +0000 BandDmommy 2362683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Not yet, it's in the shop still. Day 3. They don't know why the light keeps going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362675 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:48:12 +0000 LBee 2362675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: That sucks! I would totally rent a van, but I'm biased as my husband travels so much for work that we have a lot of free rentals. You should tell your husband that you don't want to put the miles on the van if you end up having to trade! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362673 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:47:32 +0000 regberadaisy 2362673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wait so you have the Sienna back but the issue hasn't been resolved?</p> <p>I would take the SUV. I would NOT want to be stuck on the road waiting for AAA to come out with two kids in the car.</p> <p>I would also rent a minivan and make your dealer pay for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362659 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:44:59 +0000 BandDmommy 2362659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: I'm so bummed because we REALLY need the space of a minivan. The trip is awful in our current SUV. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362653 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:43:48 +0000 LBee 2362653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would rent a car. I know that's not an option you provided, but being cramped sounds miserable and I would view it as an opportunity to try out a different van! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-car-issues-and-long-road-trip#post-2362648 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:42:23 +0000 BandDmommy 2362648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Background: We bought a brand spanking new Toyota Sienna minivan. Since we purchased 2 months ago, the check engine light has come on 4 times, it has been in the shop a grand total of 5 days. Toyota seems to have no idea why light keeps coming on.</p> <p>We are going on a 10.5 hour (each way) round trip to IL for thanksgiving. WWYD- take minivan with potential car issues? Or take SUV which is cramped but has no car issues? </p>