[GRolla]

Toyota is launching a program to remanufacture cars to "the best standard" at least twice after their first use cycle. It would likely be off lease cars that get returned to the factory. After going through three use cycles cars would then be recycled responsibly. The program will launch in the UK and could eventually be in the US.

Would you buy a car refurbished by Toyota?

Toyota wants to 'refurbish' cars like phones and make them like-new

Toyota UK is in the early stages of a program that could see cars remanufactured two times after their first build.

www.cnet.com

Toyota To Extend Its Vehicles' Life In The UK By Remanufacturing Them Up To Three Times | Carscoops

Toyota has identified that its vehicles are typically used for three cycles of two to three years, which accounts for the average length of lease contracts in the UK

www.carscoops.com

 

[Jeonsa]

I mean that would be nice for people who only buy used cars.

 

[98]

I don't think it is for me. I do like knowing that I put all the km on the car/truck. I dont have really any hobbies so I dont mind spending a few dollars on having a new car which is my hobby I suppose. My 2nd cars I have bought used FRS MR2. Super excited for a toy/2nd car that will be brand new I plan on keeping for a long time

 

[JimsGarageToys]

It would all depend on the car itself.

 

[luluna]

It's an interesting concept and my interest would solely depend on the price. I'm more likely to buy a cheap cheap car, or a new car. I'm not a big fan of used cars that cost more than 10k; a lot of risk, typically with no warranty and no guarantee that the car didn't have a rough history. I would hope a factory refurbishment would come with some sort of warranty. That might be worth it.

 

[98]

I think if they are older than 3 yrs where that warranty ran out they would prob give another yr as a bit of piece of mind

 

[Wynorrific]

I'm sure they would give it some kind of warranty, especially if it's sold by Toyota dealers. It would have to have a better than Toyota certified pre-owned warranty to warrant getting a refurbished over a used car

 

[gte]

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Toyota is launching a program to remanufacture cars to "the best standard" at least twice after their first use cycle. It would likely be off lease cars that get returned to the factory. After going through three use cycles cars would then be recycled responsibly. The program will launch in the UK and could eventually be in the US.

Would you buy a car refurbished by Toyota?

Toyota wants to 'refurbish' cars like phones and make them like-new

Toyota UK is in the early stages of a program that could see cars remanufactured two times after their first build.

www.cnet.com

Toyota To Extend Its Vehicles' Life In The UK By Remanufacturing Them Up To Three Times | Carscoops

Toyota has identified that its vehicles are typically used for three cycles of two to three years, which accounts for the average length of lease contracts in the UK

www.carscoops.com

 

[gte]

A mk4 Supra, definitely

 

[Wynorrific]

Too bad it would most definitely only apply to lease return vehicles, loaner cars, or newer trade-ins 😢