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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1. Check tire pressure, wear patterns and if necessary rebalance. Check for bent wheel or tire damage like a bubble. Is the steering wheel shaking and if so, at a particular speed? Does the car pull to one side while driving or braking?

2. Do you hear any clunking particularly when turning? Check front and rear control arms (upper and lower;’), sway bar links, tie rods (inner and outer) and ball joints. You may need new bushings. Check CV boots for leaks while you’re at it.

3. Check struts/shocks for leaks. Check strut mounts.

4. Have alignment performed after suspension work.

Please Toyota (or any other dealership except for warranty work unless you are happy to toss away cash. Likewise Midas and other chain shops. Find a good independent shop, hopefully one that charges by hour, not book. Ask if they are using OE/OEM or aftermarket parts and the warranty being provided. Build a relationship for routine maintenance (oil changes, etc.)

That engine is practically brand new and should run for another 150,000miles with standard maintenance. Has the differential fluid been changed yet? Is the oil changed every 10,000 miles?

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Please avoid Toyota …[/quote]

Really? Why?[/quote]

Cost. Cost. And cost. [/quote]

That doesn't make any sense. Are you talking about cost of a new toyota? Maintenance cost? [/quote]

A Toyota dealership might charge a rate in the rage of $125-150 an hour. An independent could be $85-100. You’re generally taking about straightforward maintenance and repair. Not expertise or very expensive diagnostic equipment that might be necessary for a Euro import. [/quote]

Oh, I get it now. You are saying avoid getting service done at a dealer. I thought you were saying avoid getting a Toyota because of cost of ownership. My bad[/quote]

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