I'm getting a 'tune up' for my birthday(well its a little late) and should be taking it tomorrow to get an idea of what needs fixing and replacing.
Here is what I need help with. Ive had this same car for years and its barely needed work so I know nothing about what to expect or ask about.
Here are the stats on my car: It is an 03 toyota corolla sport bought in march of 02(03 model). It has the basics and nothing more, no ABS or any of the 'fancier' thing lol! It has 49,777 miles on it
Ive kept up the oil, breaks, and tires. Ive also had a new battery put in this past fall and a new ?battery wire? because of a corossion problem with the old battery. I had 2 accidents back in 02, but they werent serious enough to cause any frame or engine damage that I know of, they caused a lot of cosmetic damage but didnt set off the airbags(they were both straight on frontal crashes). I dont know if that is relevant but I want to be sure I cover everything.
The issues Im currently having are: it is jerky when I put my foot on the gas, like when you are running out of gas only it has a full tank... and the ride is bouncy even on a smooth road. Im also not getting as good of gas milage as I use to. I use to get 30-40 and now Im getting 22-26.
So I know this is a carseat site but some of you guys(and gals) seem to know a lot about car mechanics as well and some of you have been through more vehicles than I have so more experience with them.
What should I look for from the mechanic? what should I ask about or point out? I want to get it fully tuned up so it is running like new again.
Here is what I need help with. Ive had this same car for years and its barely needed work so I know nothing about what to expect or ask about.
Here are the stats on my car: It is an 03 toyota corolla sport bought in march of 02(03 model). It has the basics and nothing more, no ABS or any of the 'fancier' thing lol! It has 49,777 miles on it
Ive kept up the oil, breaks, and tires. Ive also had a new battery put in this past fall and a new ?battery wire? because of a corossion problem with the old battery. I had 2 accidents back in 02, but they werent serious enough to cause any frame or engine damage that I know of, they caused a lot of cosmetic damage but didnt set off the airbags(they were both straight on frontal crashes). I dont know if that is relevant but I want to be sure I cover everything.
The issues Im currently having are: it is jerky when I put my foot on the gas, like when you are running out of gas only it has a full tank... and the ride is bouncy even on a smooth road. Im also not getting as good of gas milage as I use to. I use to get 30-40 and now Im getting 22-26.
So I know this is a carseat site but some of you guys(and gals) seem to know a lot about car mechanics as well and some of you have been through more vehicles than I have so more experience with them.
What should I look for from the mechanic? what should I ask about or point out? I want to get it fully tuned up so it is running like new again.