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Great car, very reliable. Good for the price point I was looking for. I have never owned a truck before so I am excited to have it! Read full review
Great truck, complements my 2012 Taco and replaces a 1986 Toyota SR5 with 300k miles that was/is a daily driver. This SR5 is a barebones outfit but I love the reliability and utility of the truck. I ... Read full review
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For years, Toyota has prided itself on its tough trucks. Tough enough to tow. Now tough enough so there's room for the family to grow. And just in time for an ever-expanding ... Read more
Quiet? Yes. Good power from the 3.4-liter, 190-h.p. V-6 engine with 4-speed automatic? Certainly. Nice to have 4WD to fall back on when the roads get a tad slippery? Of course. ... Read more
Ali Neller came home and found the 2001 Toyota Tacoma pickup parked in the driveway. Her heart dropped. Had her husband Bill's 1989 Toyota pickup finally gone belly-up? Had he ... Read more
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What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?
Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.
What is a Powertrain warranty?
Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.
What is included in Roadside Assistance?
Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).
What other services could be included in a warranty?
Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.
What does CPO mean?
A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.