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914 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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Replying to: 210delray (Oct 20, 2009 7:31 am) And as far as Toyota goes, I wouldn't exactly say it is in good shape in any respect. Neither does its CEO: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/business/global/03toyota.html?_r=1&em |
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (Oct 20, 2009 4:19 am) |
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I have an ’09 XLE. For the past few months the panic alarm has gone off while the car is parked. This is a totally random event that normally occurs at night. Yesterday it happened three time in the office lot while I was in a meeting in another building. Then when I got home it happened two more times. I found that this may have been an in issue in 2007, and that replacing the hood latch and sensor fixed the problem. When I called a local dealer about it I was told to bring it in and they would check the electrical system. When I mentioned the hood latch/sensor the rep said “Oh yea, I remember something like that”. I asked them to order the parts so this could be done in one visit and he refused. He said that if they didn’t find another reason they would then order the hood latch and sensor and I could come back a few days later. Is it unreasonable for me to expect them to pre-order the parts?
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Replying to: cmor1701d (Oct 21, 2009 5:08 am) So as much as I hate having to go (and then go back) to the dealership for repairs or parts, I could see where they wouldn't need or want to go buy some part that may end up sitting on their parts shelf.
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Replying to: cmor1701d (Oct 21, 2009 5:08 am)
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Replying to: jagger (Oct 22, 2009 7:15 am) |
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Replying to: nancygaye (Oct 19, 2009 8:11 pm) Thanks for all the replies. Question: Do you guys get all the recommended services like 15,000, 30,000, etc.?
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Replying to: nancygaye (Oct 25, 2009 3:08 pm) |
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Hi, I am going on a vacation and would have to leave my car at a parking space near airport for almost a month. I have a 09 camry with around 15K miles. Is leaving a car for a month harmful for the tires/battery or the engine? Can anyone please let me know if it is ok to leave the car for such a long time? |
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Hi, santoc. I wouldn't worry about the mechanical aspects of letting the car sit for 30 days or so. You MAY want to change the oil (if it hasn't just been changed) prior to departing so that at least you've got nice clean stuff coating your cylinder walls and on your bearing surfaces, rather than old acidic crap. Battery? Not likely a problem. But I always have a pair of jumper cables in the trunk anyway; it's amazing how often SOMEONE needs them. (It's great saving your own butt.....even better when you can be someone else's hero!) Lastly, depending on the environment of the place you'll be parking, you may want to consider two other things: a) the option of putting a cover on your car.....they're relatively inexpensive and will protect against prying eyes, bird crap, acid rain, etc......or, b) at least doing a good wash and wax job to your baby before leaving her out in the elements for a month. Have a good trip........and don't worry about Bessy! She'll be fine. Mike
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