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Toyota Camry Acceleration Problems – Troubleshooting Guide

Toyota Camrys, for all the accolades it has received, had some serious acceleration problems. A class-action lawsuit identified issues with the car model suddenly accelerating. However, other Camry owners have asked about deceleration or loss of power too.  Acceleration problems fall into two categories. Those with sudden acceleration were under a recall while those facing … Read more

Toyota Camry Starting Problems – Troubleshooting Guide

Toyota Camry’s are not known for having problems starting. Starting problems aren’t on a list of common complaints with the car and most issues with starting are the same, common issues that could happen with any car. Seven issues could be causing your Toyota Camry starting problems. Those are no gas in the car, a … Read more

Toyota Corolla Not Shifting – Troubleshooting Guide

One of the problems reported with the Toyota Corolla over the years is that it sometimes won’t shift correctly. It appears this isn’t likely a design issue from the manufacturer but is probably a maintenance issue for the driver.  One of the biggest problems associated with the Toyota Corrola not shifting is a lack of … Read more

AWD vs FWD – What Are Pros and Cons?

Drivers have many choices of vehicles to buy today and one of those is all-wheel-drive vehicles. An AWD vehicle can provide power and traction no matter what kind of road you are driving on or the weather you are driving in.  Есть преимущества и недостатки AWD по сравнению с FWD, включая более высокую стоимость покупки … Read more

Toyota Corolla Starting Problems – Troubleshooting Guide

Toyota Corollas have been around for a long time and have proven to be solid reliable cars. Yet, there are times that even these cars have problems and one of those issues could be starting.  Most Toyota Corolla starting problems are resolved relatively easily and cheaply if you think through the possibilities of what is … Read more

Toyota Camry Won’t Start and No Click – Troubleshooting Guide

Toyota Camry owners can often diagnose problems with their cars by the way the car acts when it won’t start. There are a variety of noises, lights, and other clues that can point you in the right mechanical direction.  The most common problem associated with failing to start with no clicking sound is an electrical … Read more