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#559 of 596 Dealer visit wasn't pretty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by motorcity6 Jul 15, 2009 (1:05 pm)
The service rep assigned to my case, who had never looked at car tried to sell me all new tires, right now.. I left the car with them and when they get their full list of goodies completed, call me..   Couple hours later I get the call, rotors warped, rear brakes only 10% life left, new pads, alignment, and balance all wheels..====$800.00.. All steering components are good, struts are perfect, etc..I pick up the car couple hrs later and go 2 blks.. from the dealer off the beaten path to a place called Dave's Garage. I had talked with Dave after my Toy service rep had his pitch, and had found Dave's, garage as installer for "Tire Rack", so all will work out..New rotors on frt, new pads on rear, will have 4 new tires from "Tire Rack", balanced at the garage site, then take the car to Toyota dealer for alignment..Total cost will probably be in the area of $725 including new tires and the alignment at Toyota.. The Toy quote didn't include 4 tires or new rotors on front. Turning rotors with 77k is a waste of time..   It isn't my car but being retired one has time to shop a little. Didn't like the attitude of the Toy dealer service reps, so we will see what happens for the car owner will be gone for 3 wks, just got back from a 5 wk spree..   Most dealers are a rip, but 90% of the work on my cars are performed at the dealer, in fact I buy tires at the car dealer for they are then responsible for a perfect tire w/o vibration at all speeds up to top end..Brakes are a waste of money at the dealer..   The only Camry I would buy is the SE and with the so-so dealers I will pass.
#560 of 596 roters by blkipeaz Jul 20, 2009 (6:51 am)
I have a 2007 Camry w/ 39000 miles, had rear roters/pads replaced at about 32000 miles, now the car shakes when braking, have been told front roters warped. Seems like these things should not be occuring yet w/ the milage. Any ideas? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 20, 2009 8:42 am)
#561 of 596 Re: roters [blkipeaz] by kiawah Jul 20, 2009 (8:42 am)
Replying to: blkipeaz (Jul 20, 2009 6:51 am) It depends as to whether you have an aggressive driving / braking style. I have more miles that than, and braking is still perfect and smooth. My teenage daughter is primary driver who is not aggressive at all.
#562 of 596 Timing Belt change cost by dallas12 Jul 23, 2009 (7:26 am)
wanted to know what would be the cost to change all belts basically , timing, drive belts, Power steering, AC etc with water pump and seals. One of the toyota dealer in Dallas has given me a quote for $750. Is that fine or too high? THis is for a camry 99 model 4 cyl. Replies to this message: dallas12 (Jul 23, 2009 8:48 am) 210delray (Jul 23, 2009 12:30 pm)
#563 of 596 Re: Timing Belt change cost [dallas12] by dallas12 Jul 23, 2009 (8:48 am)
Replying to: dallas12 (Jul 23, 2009 7:26 am) Got a quote from toyota dealer for $675. Replies to this message: 210delray (Jul 23, 2009 12:30 pm)
#564 of 596 Re: Timing Belt change cost [dallas12] by 210delray Jul 23, 2009 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: dallas12 (Jul 23, 2009 8:48 am) Try an independent shop (but get recommendations first from friends, relatives, or co-workers).
#565 of 596 press request by kirstie_h HOST Aug 03, 2009 (8:51 am)
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#566 of 596 Power steering fluid replacement by jmgar Aug 04, 2009 (8:49 am)
The lube places try to sell this routinely at 30,000 miles. My garage mechanic who is very competent, written books on repair of newer cars and says he has worked on standards committees on these items says this is a bunch of hooey.   What is your opinion on when/if power steering fluid should be replaced ?   Does the same concept apply for brake fluid ? Replies to this message: 210delray (Aug 04, 2009 5:14 pm) quarkster (Aug 28, 2009 10:20 am)
#567 of 596 Re: Power steering fluid replacement [jmgar] by 210delray Aug 04, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: jmgar (Aug 04, 2009 8:49 am) I've never changed the power steering fluid on the cars that I have owned. Still, it's probably not a bad idea to change it at 100K miles or so, but not use the "flush" method. Just use an old turkey baster (clean of course) and suction the fluid out of the reservoir. Refill with new fluid (see your owner's manual for the required specs). Drive the car for a mile or so, turning the steering wheel through its full range of motion. Repeat with the turkey baster. Do this a few more times, and you'll have changed nearly all of the fluid in the system. The old fluid can be recycled with motor oil.   Brake fluid is not an oil and gradually collects moisture over time. It should be changed according to the intervals listed in your owner's manual. If there is no recommendation, 3 years or 50K miles is appropriate IMO.
#568 of 596 Camry needs Seattle area maintenance by ronaries10 Aug 11, 2009 (8:20 pm)
My relative has a 2002 v6 Camry low miles, 45000, approx, and is looking to have car serviced - more for time passed than mileage accrued. Is there any Central Seattle are dealer or service shop (Niasa) which some can recommend? Close to downtown Seattle or Capital Hill would be a plus!   Also, does this v6 camry have a chain or timing belt? When should it be changed, if at all?   thanks all help. Replies to this message: 210delray (Aug 12, 2009 5:04 pm)

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