Fire, not inferno

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I OWN a 2000 Series 2 Toyota Camry CSX in very good condition. Last week, a fire in the engine compartment burnt the wiring around the top of the engine, causing the engine to stall. I have been told the car is a write-off because there could be untold damage to the electrics and engine. I want to know if it is worth repairing the car, because I am fond of it.

Answered by CarsGuide

21 July 2005

CarsGuide team

IT'S hard to assess what damage might have been caused internally to the engine -- that could vary greatly depending on the heat of the fire and for how long it burnt. The wiring shouldn't be a big problem to replace, and an internal inspection of the engine should be revealing. I think it's premature to write it off without checking, so I would take it to a Toyota dealer for assessment.

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