T-Sure program lets you drive home quality pre-owned Toyota vehicle

Buying a second-hand car or used vehicle in the Philippines could be a daunting task as it involves a rigorous process. You need to consider several factors when shopping for a pre-owned vehicle for you to get your money’s worth. 

T-Sure is Toyota PH's new pre-owned vehicle program

One has to know the vehicle’s condition and service history to have a better grasp of the used car for sale. Aside from that, you need to make sure that the pre-owned vehicle has complete documents, updated registration, looks presentable, among many others. 

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) wants to simplify the process when buying a second-hand car. To do just that, TMP has relaunched its pre-owned vehicle program that aims to let you drive home a used Toyota car hassle-free and worry-free.   

Now called “T Sure, Toyota Quality Pre-Owned Cars” or simply T-Sure, the said program intends to offer second-hand Toyota vehicles that don’t compromise quality, value, and safety. 

TMP senior vice president for marketing Masatoshi Toiya explained that the “T” stands for Toyota while “Sure” denotes trustworthiness. The new program name reflects what TMP is aiming for when it comes to catering to individuals who are shopping for a pre-owned vehicle. It also wants to address the concerns that used car customers are usually encountering.  

Pre-owned Vios units under Toyota Manila Bay's T-Sure program

The T-Sure program has a systematic operation for assessment, refurbishment, pricing, certification, and warranty to ensure the quality of vehicle condition of every unit.

It offers six key factors that are tailored to make the used car buying experience better, simpler, and worry-free. TMP said during the press conference and media roundtable that the T-Sure program promises to deliver the following:

- High-quality standards

- Transparent and honest vehicle condition

- Worry-free ownership transfer

- Wide product range with Fair Price and Affordable Payment

- Ready supply in Toyota dealer network nationwide

- One-stop shop for Toyota’s products and services

To be able to deliver on its promise, T-Sure ensures that all pre-owned Toyota vehicle for sale has passed the car brand’s quality standard. All pre-owned Toyota vehicles need to pass a 211-Point Inspection, which is one of TMP’s requirements to certify that a vehicle can be placed under the T-Sure program.     

All pre-owned Toyota vehicles are inspected

TMP dealers with the T-Sure program conduct a series of inspections that includes Frame Inspection; Exterior and Interior Inspection; Vehicle Functionalities Inspection; among others. 

The T-Sure program also pits all pre-owned Toyota vehicles for an engine and transmission diagnostics test. This is done to make sure that the used vehicle has no mechanical issues.  

Aside from the inspections and diagnostics, the T-Sure program also refurbishes all pre-owned Toyota vehicles to improve the quality rating of each unit. All vehicles undergo Body and Paint (BP) repair as well as periodic maintenance. 

T-Sure pre-owned units undergo auto detailing for that fresh look

Once the unit is done with the BP repair and maintenance, it will then be given premium auto detailing. This gives the pre-owned car an even fresher look.  

T-Sure even gives a warranty for pre-owned Toyota vehicles for sale. A maximum of a 1-year warranty on engine and transmission is available, depending on the unit’s odometer mileage and age.  

In addition, packages from Toyota Insure and After Sales Service, tailor-fit to the needs of pre-owned car customers, may be availed on top of the purchased T-Sure unit.

T-Sure program offers wide selection of pre-owned Toyota vehicles

Customers are also assured of fair pricing because TMP uses a T-Sure Used Car app with a built-in pricing tool showing real-time price ranges of various models, depending on the quality level and local market pricing.

As of this writing, there are 29 Toyota outlets offering T-Sure vehicles. TMP targets to end the year with 33 T-Sure Retail Dealers. 

Luzon and Metro Manila: Toyota Alabang, Toyota Bacoor, Toyota Balintawak, Toyota Bataan, Toyota Batangas, Toyota Bicutan, Toyota Calamba, Toyota Calapan, Toyota Dagupan, Toyota Global City, Toyota Makati, Toyota Manila Bay, Toyota Pasig, Toyota Pasong Tamo, Toyota Plaridel, Toyota Quezon Avenue, Toyota San Pablo, Toyota Santa Rosa, Toyota Silang, and Toyota Taytay, Rizal.

Visayas and Mindanao: Toyota Cagayan de Oro, Toyota Cebu City, Toyota Iloilo, Toyota Lapu-Lapu, Toyota Mabolo, Toyota Mandaue North and South, Toyota Tacloban, and Toyota Talisay.

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