Toyota Camry 2005 Problems

Normally I would tell you to cut and run from such a high-mileage car but it sounds like a member of the family. Besides, you won't get much for $7000 and your Camry still seems to be running fine.

It is likely to be a problem with the clear coat, but you need to consult a paint specialist to determine the exact cause of the problem. It's quite common with cars of that vintage. I'm not surprised that Toyota is refusing to come to the party; your car is eight years old. If you want, you could approach Toyota directly and request they help with the cost of repainting the spoiler, or you could save a lot of heartache and distress and get it repainted yourself.

The short answer: No. The 2005 Camry four-cylinder was rated to tow only 1200kg (with trailer brakes fitted). Even the three-litre V6 version of the Camry was rated to 1600kg.

So, even with the caravan you’ve nominated absolutely empty (no water, luggage or food supplies on board) it would still be way over the Camry’s limit. Ignoring these limits leaves you open to all sorts of potential legal and insurance hassles should something go wrong. You also stand to damage the towing vehicle by overloading it. Fundamentally, you need either a bigger car or a smaller caravan.

I doubt that changing the fuel would have the effect that you describe; it's more likely a mechanical fault that has developed. I would have your mechanic check the engine sensors and clean the throttle body.

The driver’s window of the average car does a lot more work than any of the other power windows on board. What can happen over time is that the tracks the window glass runs in become clogged with dust and debris or simply go dry, meaning there’s excess friction when the glass is trying to change position. Thanks to gravity, this is usually most often seen when trying to raise the glass.

You can try a dry lubricant spray which typically contains graphite to grease the tracks slightly, but don’t overdo it. And try to avoid liquid lubricants as these will smear the glass. If that doesn’t work, you may have to take the door and glass apart to find the problem. It could also be that the electric motor that does the work of moving the glass is worn and not providing the necessary power.

In the meantime, you can help the motor by grabbing the top of the glass and using a little elbow grease to help it make the journey. Just make sure you don’t get your fingers in the way as the window shuts.

You don't say what model it is, which makes a huge difference to the value, but a base 2005 model would sell for $4000 to $5000 on the private market.