Anyone have experience with Toyota firmware updates of the Infotainment system/HUD?
I have a Starlet that's 1 year old and Toyota ZA website has just about 0 info regarding firmware updates.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Monday, June 3, 2024. Toyoda apologized Monday for massive cheating on certification tests for seven models as the automaker suspended production of three of them. (Kazushi Kurihara/Kyodo News via AP)...
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Hi All
My 2016 Corolla Prestige 1.8 is due for brake disc and pad replacement on both front and rear.
My mech has suggested Girlock (OEM) and I just wanted some advice and possible alternatives, my budget is about 4-4.5k but I don’t mind stretching it a bit as I don’t mind spending a bit more...
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Hi guys,
My vehicle is a 2003 Toyota Corolla with 320k on the clock.
Late last year I took it for a service at Cartime and was informed there was an issue with the stabilizer arms and CV boots. Had both replaced.
I did not get a chance to drive the car properly for about 3 weeks after that...
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