Toyota Tercel Fuel door won't open Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(45)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(45)

Fuel door won't open Inspection Service

How much does a Fuel door won't open Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Toyota Tercel Fuel door won't open Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1984 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1997 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1983 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1982 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1980 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1990 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1995 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1994 Toyota TercelL4-1.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Toyota Tercel Fuel door won't open Inspection prices

The door to your gas cap is a part of your vehicle that you never think about. Furthermore, it’s a part of your vehicle that you never expect to think about. And yet, as soon as you realize that it’s not functioning correctly, you’ll find yourself thinking about it a lot. Your car needs gas to run, and you can’t give your car gas if you can’t get to the gas cap.

How this system works:

The fuel door is a tiny square door on the side of your vehicle. When you open the door, you’ll find the gas cap. Unscrew the gas cap, and you’ll have access to the gas tank, which is how you refuel your vehicle. The fuel door serves a few purposes. First, it looks much better than just an open fuel tank; the fuel door allows the car to continue its aesthetic. Second, and more importantly, the fuel door offers protection for the gas cap. It also makes it that much harder for someone to poach the fuel in your car.

Common reasons for this to happen:

Most of the reasons for a fuel door that won’t open are relatively simple:

  • Broken fuel door release: Some vehicles have releases for the fuel door. In these cars, you have to pull the fuel door release (usually a lever on the inside of the car, but sometimes a button on the keys), which opens the fuel door. If the release is broken, then pulling on it will do nothing, and your fuel door will be stuck closed.

  • Exterior damage near the fuel door: If your vehicle has recently been subject to exterior damage, it may have impacted the fuel door. Even a small dent, if in the right location, can squash the hinge of the fuel door and keep it from opening.

  • Damaged fuel door hinge: Like all other doors, your fuel door relies on a hinge to help it open and close. If the fuel door hinge gets stuck, or the pin and bushings in it become too loose or too stiff, the fuel door may not be able to open or close.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the cause of the fuel door that won’t open, and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

A mechanic will thoroughly examine the fuel door to determine where the source of the problem is. If they can’t fix the door without opening it first, they will carefully use tools to pry the door open without further damaging the system. In most cases the fuel door can be repaired with relative ease.

How important is this service?

Your car needs gas to run, and you can’t get gas in the car if you can’t access the gas cap, which is protected by the fuel door. This puts a limit on how many miles you can drive before your tank is empty. As such, you should get your fuel door inspected and repaired as soon as you notice that it is stuck closed.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Toyota mechanics

Real customer reviews from Toyota owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(45)

Rating Summary
43
1
1
0
0
43
1
1
0
0

Andrew

15 years of experience
510 reviews
Andrew
15 years of experience
Toyota Tercel L4-1.5L - Car is not starting - Portland, Oregon
Exceptional work. Super nice. Answered all my questions. Fast, efficient, friendly.

Laith

10 years of experience
14 reviews
Laith
10 years of experience
Toyota Tercel L4-1.5L - Fuel Injector - San Francisco, California
Laith was professional and very friendly. The appointment was booked for 2.5 hours but he was done in 1 - highly recommend this mechanic for any of your needs - plus I could book him for a Saturday appointment - big, big plus

Bacle

17 years of experience
60 reviews
Bacle
17 years of experience
Toyota Tercel L4-1.5L - Oil Change - Palo Alto, California
Bacle Taylor did an amazing job, and I will use him in the future.

Alfred

13 years of experience
505 reviews
Alfred
13 years of experience
Toyota Tercel L4-1.5L - Oil Change - San Francisco, California
Alfred was early for the appointment, a plus. He was courteous and efficient. The work was performed in about 30 minutes and Alfred went over everything he noted for possible future work and let me know my tires needed air. I am very happy with the service and would use Alfred again and/or recommended him to others.

Excellent Rating

(45)

Rating Summary
43
1
1
0
0
43
1
1
0
0
Number of Toyota Tercel services completed
495+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Toyota MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Long Does a Blower Motor Switch Last?
Keeping Keeping the cabin of a car at the right temperature is no easy job. A number of components have to work together in order for your car’s cabin to stay comfortable. The heating and A/C systems in your car...
How to Transfer a Car Title in Nebraska
The The title to a car shows who owns it. When that ownership changes, the title must be transferred to reflect this. Title transfers are needed whenever buying or selling a car, as well as when a car is being...
How to Get Smog Technician Certified in Nevada
Automotive technician jobs include smog certified emissions inspectors. In Nevada, you need to attend class and training to become an inspector.

Water pump leak

Hello. A very common concern and almost expected on earlier vehicles, the water pump is generally an easy fix. I will never recommend the use of a stop leak solution on any leak large or small. Leaks need to be...

A fuse blows when power seats are used

Hello there, while this is not the most common issue, it does happen from time to time. There is usually 2 fuses per seat depending on opinions and if the vehicle has memory seats. The seats use a separate switch...

Check Engine code p1810

Sent to CS

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com