Toyota Camry Problems

Seems we got it right.

The Camry is a very good, under-appreciated car. It's locally made, great on resale and that price is very sharp.

We've recently reviewed the mid-sized frontrunners, which is where they should be looking, and the Toyota Camry wins on quality, driving and value. But if they need more space, then point them to the Skoda Superb, which lives up to its name and gets The Tick.

Our class favourite is the Mazda6 but the Toyota Camry, which is often overlooked despite getting The Tick, is great value at the moment and would be a smart choice.

The official on-sale date is May 21, for both petrol and hybrid versions of the Camry. There are deals all the time but Toyota has a tradition of big discounts in June.

Buying at auction means you take on the risk with a purchase. That's why it's always best to go auction shopping with an expert on the mechanical front.

It's almost 20 years old; its value is next to nothing. Irrespective of the condition of the body before the crash and that is had a refurbished engine it's really not worth very much. I would expect that you would get $1000 to $2000 for it.

It's a lost cause. It's 25 years old, and past its use-buy date. If you had the skill to do the work yourself it might be worth doing the repairs needed, but it's not worth spending a lot of money on.

If it is the same problem that has recurred and you have the paperwork from past attempts to fix it then I think you have a good case to say that Toyota should fix it. Remember that just because the Toyota warranty has expired, it doesn't mean you are not covered. You still have the consumer protection laws to fall back on.