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    Toyota Kluger 2009: Bubbling paint

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    I bought a Tidal Blue 2009 Kluger KX-S in 2010 from a dealer and have looked after it since. It now has less than 100,000 km on the clock. A few months ago I noticed paint peeling from the roof and then the bonnet – both are now completely bubbling and the clear coat is flaking off. It looks terrible and has totally devalued the car. The dealer and Toyota don't want to help, saying that it is normal wear and tear. I'm devastated as the cost of a re-spray is around $6000, but I will have no choice but to go ahead. Any comments or anyone else experienced issues with blue Toyota cars?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    9 June 2017
    Graham Smith

    It's not uncommon for the clear coat to peel off on cars of this age, it’s a result of the paint technology of the time, and there’s no alternative to repainting it. I doubt that you would get any help from Toyota with the cost of re-spraying it; the car is eight years old.

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