Karl
Highlands Ranch,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, June 19, 2009
BATTERY ON A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH ONLY 38,000 MILES NEED TO BE REPLACED? It seems odd that the battery would need to be replaced on a 2006 Toyota, but then again, it is a TOYOTA. Toyotas no longer have the quality as they used to have years ago. The early Toyotas, prior to 1990, seem to have been much better in quality. It seems as though switching to CHEAPER PARTS has been a bad move for Toyota, right? I'd be interested in knowing why you needed a new battery. I hope that your AIRBAGS aren't defective. That's a CRUCIAL safety feature, wouldn't you agree? Thank you. P.S. Make sure to 'Google' this- ENGINE SLUDGE, and go to the consumeraffairs website about 'Toyota Engine Problems' and read all of them. Make sure to click on 'Airbags' when you're there and read those complaints too. BE SAFE!
Brokentrust
Long Beach,#3Consumer Comment
Fri, June 19, 2009
even if you asked for your alternator at the time you picked up your vehicle, they still wouldnt have given it to you. you would have to pay the core charge... even if they gave you a new alternator. just because the toyota dealer said they never go bad just means it is unlikely. however, parts fail all the time. there is no immunity to any part. they are all subject to go out sooner or later due to time, heat and mileage. did the alternator fix the problem ? if you have any concerns with the price you should consult the bureau of automotive repair to get some money back. they have to go by a standardized labor time guide.