I was considering purchasing a used Toyota from a private party. Toyota Marin agreed to asses the car for me. They kept the car longer than agreed, and when the tests were 'complete' they had only checked minor things like tire pressure & fluid levels. They hadn't done any engine tests! The owner wanted the car back for another potential buyer so I couldn't insist on additional testing by Toyota Marin. I found the approximately $120 fee a total waste and Toyota Marin's assessment a misrepresentation. I later called Toyota Marin & asked one of the mechanics, given the tests done, did he have enough information to recommend his mother purchase the car? He acknowledged he did not know enough about the engine status from tests done and did not know enough to recomend the purchase.
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