Reborn in 1982: I Became the Richest Man by Repairing Cars

Chapter 156 The Luxury Car from the Japanese Embassy Must Be Ripped Off

Setting up the mold factory wasn't that difficult.

However, reaching the level of later generations is certainly not easy.

Jiang Hui and Lin Yuanwu prepared to equip the mold factory with all the necessary machine tools.

"Master, a very special car model has arrived at the repair shop. I've never seen it before."

"With black license plates, it should be a car belonging to the Japanese embassy."

Fan Weimin clearly couldn't handle the car, so he immediately went to ask Jiang Hui for help.

This kind of situation is rare at Xiao Jiang's repair shop nowadays.

Fan Weimin and Lin Yuanwu can repair most of the faults.

Only a small portion required Jiang Hui's intervention.

"The car from the Japanese embassy? Isn't it a Crown?"

Jiang Hui put down his work and got up to go to the repair shop with Fan Weimin.

The factories are not far apart, which makes it convenient for Jiang Hui to manage them.

"No, this car is even more impressive than the Crown."

As Fan Weimin spoke, he followed Jiang Hui toward the repair shop.

Soon, the car that Fan Weimin had mentioned appeared in front of Jiang Hui.

The car's overall design is predominantly black, exuding the solemnity of a top-tier luxury sedan.

The front features a large metal waterfall chrome grille with the iconic golden phoenix emblem in the center, paired with square and tough dual round headlights and embedded fog lights, exuding a dignified yet understated aura.

The car body features straight and long lines without any unnecessary fancy designs, and the window frames and side skirts are decorated with exquisite chrome trim.

The exterior rearview mirrors on the fenders are classic and elegant, while the multi-spoke wheels are understated yet luxurious.

The rear design is square and full, with a wide horizontal chrome strip connecting the long strip-shaped combination taillights, giving it a neat and imposing overall appearance.

Every chrome plating and paint finish showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of top-tier car manufacturing.

"Toyota Century?"

Jiang Hui recognized the vehicle in front of him at a glance.

Many people have never heard of this car, and currently it is probably only available at the Japanese Embassy in China.

Since Lexus hasn't appeared yet, the Century is considered Toyota's top-of-the-line model.

It is Toyota's top-of-the-line luxury car, launched in 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Sakichi Toyoda.

Known as the "Rolls-Royce of the East," it has long been the official vehicle of royalty and high-ranking officials.

No wonder Fan Weimin didn't recognize him.

"Master, is this a Toyota?"

"The car logo doesn't look like it."

Fan Weimin asked a question that many people have.

However, Jiang Hui didn't have time to answer his questions at that moment.

He quickly used the system to confirm the cause of the malfunction in the rare luxury car in front of him.

Fortunately, the problem was only with the valve cover gasket and camshaft oil seal, which caused the oil leak.

Engine oil dripping into the exhaust pipe produces a burnt smell.

This issue can be minor or major, but it significantly impacts the user experience.

This is especially true for top-of-the-line luxury cars.

"You're Jiang Hui?"

Clearly, the other party knew who Jiang Hui was.

In the car repair circle in the capital, you can basically find out Jiang Hui's name by asking around.

This is especially true in the repair industry for imported cars.

Logically speaking, the luxury cars belonging to the Japanese embassy wouldn't come to Jiang Hui for repairs every time they break down.

Instead, they would first look at some of the more well-known repair shops in the capital.

Only when these other places can't be dealt with will they try other solutions.

"That's right, your Toyota Century is actually a brand new model launched in 1982. It's quite rare."

Jiang Hui "inadvertently" revealed his knowledge of imported cars, indicating that he recognized, or even was familiar with, the car in front of him.

Sure enough, as soon as he said that, the other person's expression changed.

As the head of logistics at the Japanese embassy, ​​Kenichi Kimura personally drove this car to several repair shops.

As a result, no one could recognize the car as a Toyota Century, let alone accurately identify it as a 1982 Toyota Century.

He doesn't even recognize the car. Even if someone dared to repair it, Kenichi Kimura wouldn't dare let them do it.

Besides, they directly stated that they had never repaired it and didn't know how to fix it.

Disappointed, Kenichi Kimura even considered contacting Toyota in Japan to have someone come and check on the situation.

However, after making inquiries, he decided to visit Xiaojiang Repair Shop, a repair shop that was said to be very mysterious in repairing imported cars.

It's like trying my luck.

If this place can't be fixed either, he'll give up.

Unexpectedly, there was a pleasant surprise.

People recognized the origin of this car at a glance.

This is obviously not easy.

Have you had any experience with the Toyota Century before?

Kenichi Kimura asked a question out of curiosity.

His Mandarin is better than that of many people in the capital.

"This is the first time I've seen it, but I've seen some related information before."

"I also happened to have a conversation with a Toyota engineer who had participated in the development of the Toyota Century."

Jiang Hui made up a reason on the spot.

Anyway, no one will investigate these things, and even if there is an investigation, there will be no results.

If you say nothing, it will seem that what you say next is not very convincing.

"This car leaks engine oil and often has a burnt smell."

"Are you sure what the situation is?"

Sure enough, the other party didn't ask too many questions, but was concerned about whether Jiang Hui could repair the car.

"It can definitely be repaired. So far, our repair shop has never encountered a car that cannot be repaired."

Jiang Hui could sense the other party's arrogance and was too lazy to bother trying to win their favor.

He was certain that no one else in the capital would dare to repair this car.

Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have found me here.

In that case, a little manipulation might actually make it easier to take advantage of them later.

Are you sure you can fix it?

The other party confirmed again.

"Our repair shop has repaired imported luxury cars for the British Embassy and the American Embassy."

"Those cars were searched all over the capital for repair shops but no one could repair them."

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"The situation with the Toyota Century should be similar."

Although Jiang Hui's attitude wasn't exactly friendly, his calm tone put the other party at ease.

"How long will it take you to fix it?"

"Tomorrow, it will definitely be fixed by tomorrow."

Jiang Hui already knew the specifics of the car's malfunction, so he naturally knew how to repair it.

The spare parts for these two locations can be sourced in-house without needing original parts.

I've made cylinder head gaskets before, so it's not particularly difficult.

If the damage occurred elsewhere and there were no spare parts available, it might not be possible to repair it.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

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After hesitating for a while, Kimura Kenichi finally agreed to let Jiang Hui and his team do the repairs.

After all, it would be very inconvenient to send someone from China to repair it.

The key point is that this car will be used for an important reception mission next week.

We can't let our VIPs smell an odor, can we?

"Since you were able to find our repair shop, you must have some understanding of the fees for repairing imported cars here, right?"

"To avoid unnecessary disputes, we confirmed the repair costs in advance."

Upon hearing Jiang Hui's question, the other party immediately asked, "How much will the repair cost?"

Japan's economy is currently booming.

They really aren't short of money.

In that case, Jiang Hui naturally wouldn't hold back.

$2000.

"How many?"

"$2000!"

Upon hearing Jiang Hui's words, the other party immediately frowned.

Since they speak such fluent Chinese, they must be very clear about the situation in China.

Although workers' wages have been rising in recent years, the average worker only earns about 40 or 50 yuan a month.

Even with all benefits included, the annual income is less than 1000 RMB.

As a result, Jiang Hui immediately asked for a repair fee of $2000.

This is equivalent to many years' wages for an ordinary worker.

Especially in recent years, the RMB has been depreciating, and the amount of RMB that can be exchanged for one US dollar has been increasing.

As you can imagine, the repair cost will not be cheap.

"Does it need to be replaced with any important parts?"

If a large number of parts need to be replaced, Kimura Kenichi would first suspect that Xiaojiang Repair Shop might have spare parts for the Toyota Century.

Normally, the other party would not have such a spare part.

If someone says they can repair it, then you should be skeptical.

"This car is leaking oil. Basically, replacing the cylinder head gasket and camshaft oil seal will solve the problem."

"But to replace these parts, the engine needs to be disassembled."

"This is Toyota's most advanced 4.0L V8 engine to date, and the disassembly process involves a high level of technology."

"So my $2000 repair cost isn't outrageous."

Jiang Hui gave a brief explanation.

He certainly hoped to make this deal a success.

After all, it's $2000.

This is also a way to earn foreign exchange.

"Are you sure this will completely fix the problem?"

The other party hesitated for a moment again.

"certainly!"

"Okay, $2000 it is. As long as you can fix it, I won't charge you a penny less."

Kenichi Kimura knew he had no other choice.

Since that's the case, there's no point in dwelling on it anymore.

At worst, it's just a waste of $2000.

He could accept this price.

If they can actually fix it, then if the car has other problems in the future, at least we'll have a place to get it repaired.

From this perspective, it can be considered an important gain.

"Okay, then leave the car keys here and come pick up the car tomorrow afternoon."

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Hearing what the other person said, Jiang Hui breathed a sigh of relief.

I've got the $2000.

"Can I look around here for a bit?"

There was only one Toyota Century in the entire embassy, ​​and Kenichi Kimura was clearly a little uneasy about it.

He at least wanted to see how Jiang Hui started the repairs.

Only after confirming that Jiang Hui truly understood how to repair the Toyota Century could he leave with peace of mind.

Otherwise, if it gets worse the more you repair it, that would be a real worry.

"Of course, no problem!"

Jiang Hui never minded if clients wanted to observe.

This is a good opportunity to show off my skills.

Who knows, I might even secure all the orders from the Japanese embassy in the future.

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