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My little Toyota appears like it will be recalled for the third time. It’s not official yet because I haven’t received word from Toyota, but I just read a story on the recall.
The first time it was recalled, it was for the brakes. Sometimes, snow could get lodged in the rear and cause the brake lines to break. We did take it to the dealer to get that fixed (although a year after the recall).
The second time it was recalled it was for the floor boards. Apparently when the car is driven on salty roads the floor boards rust out sooner than they should. Our car hasn’t been taken in for that repair yet.
For this possible third time, it is for a faulty part in the engine. If that part breaks, oil can leak into the engine and stop it. Probably not a very good thing to happen.
The closest dealer to our home is over 2 hours away. We never took it in for the floor boards because that is an extensive repair that could take more than a day to complete. With the faulty engine part, chances are it will definitely take more than a day. We could either stay in a motel (and miss work) and hope it can be done in two days. Or, rent a car while down there to drive back home and just drive back down when the car is done.
Either way, it will cost a bit and that’s why we haven’t taken it in for the floor boards. But with the engine problem, that should probably be repaired soon.
Our car has been very reliable and we really haven’t paid that much for repairs. But the recalls are hurting our wallet. I think I just moved myself to write a letter to Toyota asking why they do not allow a mechanic in our area to perform Toyota repairs.
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Posted: July 18th, 2006 at 6:57 pm
Have you asked if they could give you a loaner car to use?
Afterall it is their recall. Hope you have luck and blessings with
getting it repaired.
Quo
Posted: July 19th, 2006 at 5:53 am
I was just going to say what Quo did. Most dealers will give you a loaner
if it is going to take longer than a day.
What’s up with this comment thing? The box goes off into infinity on the right.
Don’t know what I’m writing over there…no slide to slide over and look.
Incase you didn’t know.
-d
Posted: July 19th, 2006 at 7:06 am
Unfortunately, the dealer does not have loaner cars and they suggested I rent a car locally. It would have been great if they had a loaner.
D - thanks for the heads up on the comment box. I’ll take a look at it soon.
Posted: August 9th, 2006 at 12:50 pm
[...] So really…peace of mind for traveling is all that we have it for. I guess it could come in handy in case my engine goes kaput in lieu of my car’s recent recall (which I still haven’t received official notice for). [...]
Posted: December 19th, 2006 at 10:07 am
Hi !
i purchased toyota camry 92(119K)(automatic) 4 months ago , it is making lot of noise when you press the accelerator & when you shift the gear mode from “P” to “R” the RPM goes down to 1 from 2 and when you change it to “D” it again goes up to 2 from 1.
from 0-40mph the RPM reaches upto 3 and more. and further it suddenly drops from 3 to 2. till then the engine struggles for pick up but once it drops to 2 RPM it goes smoothly, it does happen usually on free way.
due to this there is no pickup in the engine and it is giving very bad gas mileage. ( recently i have changed its air filter)
please help me sir, i am very much confused.
Thank you