Toyota Problems

Lower the window completely, then use a trim removal tool to pry out the sail panel holding the tweeter speaker in the top front corner of the door card. Remove the speaker and unplug it, then hold the inner door handle open as you pry out the small cover behind the handle. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw behind it, then pull the trim cover off the large door pull handle by working from the bottom up. There are two Phillips-head screws holding it to the door. Pull the door trim away from the door trim starting at the bottom, working around to the top and sliding it up once all the clips are released. Unhook the door handle cable and you can remove it.

Depending on what spec model RAV4 you have they were either sold with 235/55-18 tyres (on models with 18-inch wheels), or 225/65-17 (for models with 17-inch wheels). If you read the writing on the side of your tyres you should see similar numbers written there, which will tell you what size tyres the RAV4 has on it now. The first three numbers (225 or 235) refers to how wide the tyre is in millimetres, the second numbers (55 or 65) are how tall the profile of the tyre is, with the lower number referencing a thinner tyre sidewall. The final numbers (17 or 18) refer to the size of the wheel the tyre fits to.

Turn the key while wiggling the steering from left to right.

The first things to do would be lower the suspension, fit some aftermarket 18 or 19-inch wheels, tint the windows and try finding a lip spoiler for the front. Of course, you need to have this work done by a qualified professional and check it is legal before starting work.

Lowering the suspension of a car is a fairly simple job in principle, but can have catastrophic consequences if you don't select the correct parts or have limited mechanical experience. Take the car to a professional suspension workshop as they can advise the best way to legally lower your car, and do the job for you as people have been killed when lowering their cars in the incorrect way.

The fifth-generation RAV4 model, coded XA50, has just been launched so it shouldn't have an update for a few years yet.

The new-generation Corolla weighs 1388kg.

Lifting the suspension of a Corolla won't help improve how it drives off-road. Toyota already sell a Corolla-sized vehicle with higher ground clearance, called the RAV4. Buying a RAV4 will save you navigating re-engineering the suspension on the Corolla with a factory perfect model.

Take it to the dealer, sit down, have a coffee, wait a couple of hours, then pay the bill and drive away. If you're not experienced with working on your own car you're best off taking your car to a qualified mechanic or dealership and paying them to do it, as it rarely works out significantly cheaper to change fluids yourself at home despite the risk of scaling yourself with hot oil or having the car fall off the jack and kill you.

The latest (MY18) Corolla has 169hp from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, or 126kW in the new money.